Community Groups Enjoy Bristol Street Motors Trophy Action
People responsible for EFL Club community projects were recognised for their important work with a night at the latest round of Bristol Street Motors Trophy fixtures this week.
As part of the EFL’s Week of Action, Bristol Street Motors gifted allocations of 10 tickets to members from a selection of EFL Club community projects, nominated by Club’s who hosted Trophy fixtures on Tuesday night.
The ticket initiative was a way for Bristol Street Motors – who were unveiled as the Trophy’s title sponsor last week – of saying thank you to volunteers and staff members who are involved in delivering life-changing community activities their Club’s deliver through their Club Community Organisations (CCOs), as well giving project participants the opportunity to get to a game.
On Tuesday night, the following Clubs, their programmes and their members were recognised:
Lincoln City and The Warming Up Hub, a space where local community members can come into the stadium, get warm, have a drink, charge their phones, meet other people – all in a warm and inviting environment.
Mansfield Town and the Utilita Girls Cup, a competition for girls 13 and under that fosters confidence and engages young children to be active, healthy and develop a strong sense of teamwork.
Forest Green Rovers and the Young Ambassadors Scheme, recognising local children and their parents who spread the word in the local community about what it's like supporting the Club and all the great things they do on and off the pitch.
AFC Wimbledon and the Active Aging Programme, which welcomes senior participants to come along and join in with fun activities such as indoor boccia, a light hearted quiz and a chat over refreshments.
Cambridge United and the ‘Forever United’ Programme, a walking football programme, which aims to tackle loneliness and increase physical activity for seniors in our local community.
Leyton Orient and Chabad Buckhurst Hill, providing an encouraging and inclusive space for people of Jewish backgrounds to attend football matches and discover Judaism in a fresh environment.
Oxford United and Refugee Football Group, a weekly programme where up to 25 refugees and asylum seekers engage in football-based activities that help connect with likeminded individuals and develop valuable life skills including teamwork and communication.
Cheltenham Town and Adult Disability Football, where the Cheltenham Town Community Trust has five teams competing in the Gloucestershire FA Ability Counts League. The programme is now in its eleventh season.
Wrexham and FIT Dragons, as part of the EFL’s FIT FANS, FIT Dragons is a free health programme for men and women, aged 35-65, who are looking to lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life.
EFL Clubs support hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people all year round, with the demand continuing to rise from challenges including the current cost of living crisis.
As evidenced in the EFL’s most recent community impact report, more than 840,000 participants engaged in EFL Club community activities for over almost 580,000 hours across the season. In the same period EFL Clubs delivered over £865m worth of social value to towns and cities across the country and generated more than £101m for community investment.
The Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage matches continues on Tuesday 14 November and will be completed on Tuesday 21 November.