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Looking for new ideas and best practice from across the sport in the community sector? This course could be for you. Angus@thenameofthegame.org
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 𝘾’𝙈𝙊𝙉 𝙎𝘾𝙊𝙏𝙇𝘼𝙉𝘿 A busy Balwearie this Saturday morning, as our final community sessions took place before the big game of the weekend 🔜 Our four groups were packed full of excited young footballers, eager to wish the national team well in their World Cup opener against Haiti 🙏 ‼️ REMINDER ‼️ Our Sunday sessions this weekend are NOT on, with an eye on the game kicking off in the early hours of the morning. Our football camps for this summer are fast approaching too, so book now below ⬇️ raithroverscf.classforkids.i…
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Club legend, community champion: Lou Macari awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours “I am absolutely delighted to receive this honour. When people stop to talk to me now they want to talk about the work of the Foundation as well as football, which is nice." macari-foundation.co.uk/2026…
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One of our own on the world stage 🙌 Wishing Scotland’s Angus Gunn the very best at the World Cup - a former Mini Kickers participant, regular at Football Holiday Camps, and player within our Football Development Programme. Best of luck, Angus 🔰
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The Mariners Trust Board is absolutely thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Jason Land, Head of Inclusion at the Grimsby Town Foundation, on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours list! This incredibly prestigious honour is a testament to Jason's tireless dedication, passion, and the profound impact he has made across our community. From leading vital inclusion initiatives to ensuring that Grimsby Town remains a club where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, Jason embodies the very best of our town. Through his hard work, he hasn't just changed lives—he has strengthened the entire Mighty Mariners family. Please join us in celebrating this phenomenal, well-deserved achievement. We are incredibly proud to have you driving such important work in our community, Jason!
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Robbie Williams. Our first official Ambassador. We're more than proud to have Robbie behind us, magnifying our impact and adding additional support across our community. 👉 port-vale.co.uk/foundation/o…
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Congratulations to Lou Macari, lately footballer and founder, Macari Foundation, awarded an MBE for services to Association Football and to Homeless People in Stoke-on-Trent. #congratulations #ukhonours #scottishsport @scottishfa @ActiveScotGov @sportscotland @MareeToddMSP
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Outstanding CEO. Took us to a level of recognition, respect and a go to organisation delivering change and impact in the Fylde community
🤝 After an incredibly successful two-year period, Chief Executive Officer, Chris Brannigan is set to leave AFC Fylde Community Foundation. 🙏 Everyone at the Foundation would like to express their gratitude to Chris. ➡️ Read here: bit.ly/4ejPxdZ #AFCFyldeFoundation
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🎖️ An MBE for Lou Macari! The embargo is lifted - “for services to football and to homeless people in Stoke-on-Trent”. A privilege to have filmed with him on a number of occasions for BBC Breakfast. And the manager of my favourite Stoke City team in the 90s
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We are taking a moment to celebrate our women from the latest block of Menopause Goals. Over the last eight weeks, they have shared experiences, built confidence and supported one another. They have shown resilience, gained knowledge and developed the skills to navigate menopause with confidence. If you are interested in our next block, register your interest, 🔗 tinyurl.com/marcnp85 #MenopauseGoals #MenopauseSupport #StMirrenCharitableFoundation #OurStMirren @saintmirrenfc | @stmirrenwfc | @smisatrust | @SLOStMirren | @ScotFAWest | @scotgovhealth
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Having just completed 6 years as a Board Trustee of @OfficialOACT, I can highly recommend the role to anybody who’s thinking of applying. Happy to answer any questions if anybody has them. #oafc
🦉 @OfficialOACT is inviting applications from a variety of sectors to join its Board of Trustees. #oafc
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Join us tomorrow (Friday) 10 am for our @parsfoundation @officialdafc walk and talk event. We will meet at Costa Coffee, Retail Park, Pittsburgh Road. Halbeath, KY118DX. Walking around the surrounding area. Open to all, you don't need to support the Pars to join in
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Applications close soon. Don't miss this opportunity to join us here at SWFCCP! ⤵️ swfccp.co.uk/vacancies
🚨 We’re recruiting 🚨 We’re looking for a Head of Education, Employment & Skills to join the team at SWFCCP 💙 ⏰ 37 hours per week 💷 £40,613 – £43,927 📅 Closing date: 12th June A fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader with a passion for education, employability and community impact 🙌 Read the full candidate pack on our website: swfccp.co.uk/vacancies #swfc #wawaw
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📣 WE’RE HIRING🚨 We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation in a key safeguarding and welfare role. Apply below👇 app.hbhr.io/job-application/…
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📢 Vacancy: Further Education Tutor We’re looking for a passionate tutor to join our Education and Employment team, supporting our learners at the Centre of Sporting Excellence. Closing date: Wednesday 8th July #PNECET | #pnefc
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A fitting celebration of the season ✨ Thank you to the 400 guests who helped raise £27k for the Foundation at the @ExeterChiefs End of Season Dinner 👏 Read all about the entertaining evening 🔗 exeterchiefsfoundation.org.u…
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We are delighted to announce that our very own Teresa Mulholland received the Lord-Lieutenants’ Certificate of Meritorious Service for Veterans and Other Service Charities on Thursday evening 🎖️👏 The award was in recognition of Teresa's exceptional work delivering our Veterans' Programme, particularly the organisation of Armed Forces Day at Brunton Park last June. Massive congratulations to Teresa on this well deserved recognition 🙌💙
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Meet the new boss 👋 We are delighted to announce that Lizzie Saunderson-Trowell has begun her tenure as CEO of the Bradford City FC Community Foundation 💛 Read all about it: bit.ly/4efepDD #BCAFC | @officialbantams | @EFL | @EFL_Community
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An EFL in the community-commissioned report has revealed the work undertaken by Swansea City AFC Foundation in our city and local communities had a social value of £29.1m! We are absolutely thrilled and beyond proud to have made such an impact!
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On Tuesday, our ASN Football team and @UEFA_Foundation T.E.A.M girls came together with friends, family and coaches for a celebration night to mark the end of another successful season and term. We hope everyone had a fantastic evening. 🏆 #StMirrenCharitableFoundation #OurStMirren #StMirrenFC #Community #Awards @saintmirrenfc | @stmirrenwfc | @smisatrust | @SLOStMirren
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Growing the game in Greenock. Well done St Patrick’s girls and teachers. @LearntoLead_ @SkySports
.@JudyMurray’s Learn to Lead Programme in action at St Patrick’s Primary School P6/P7 girls planned, organised & led activities for P1/P2 girls. Good demos, encouragement & support throughout. Great example of young pupils developing leadership skills through sport! @SkySports
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