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More Than a Football Club

140 years of service to the East Belfast community

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£2.9m

social value created

Through 20+ programmes across Northern Ireland and Ireland

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£2.9m

social value created

Through 20+ programmes across Northern Ireland and Ireland

0Meals Delivered
0Food Hampers Distributed
0Scholars in Current Cohort
0Years of Community Service
01

Safe Spaces

Community engagement & outreach
Grassroots sports
Arts & media activities
Drop-in sessions
Youth clubs
Peer-to-peer support
02

Health & Wellbeing

Emotional & physical wellbeing
Mental health support
Confidence building
Personal & social development
Tackling inequality
Social action projects
03

Inclusive Communities

Issue-based programmes
Mentoring
Leadership training
Employment & enterprise
04

Progression Pathways

Workshops & accredited training
Industry events
Work placements
Traineeships & apprenticeships

Our Programmes

Beyond the Ball

Beyond the Ball

46 football sessions

Peacebuilding, youth leadership and personal progression. Cross-border tournaments and workshops that bring communities together through sport.

Ashfield Academy

Ashfield Academy

93.3% A*-C rate

Full-time football scholarship and education. 70 scholars including 18 girls. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.

Inclusion Team

Inclusion Team

50+ young people

Creating opportunities for people with disabilities. Cross-border inclusive tournaments and weekly sessions.

Christmas Appeal

Christmas Appeal

514 food hampers

Delivering warmth when it matters most. Toys for 274 children, dinners for 64 pensioners, and direct support for those experiencing homelessness.

Our Partners & Funders

Working together to strengthen our community

Rio Ferdinand Foundation
International Fund for Ireland
Choice Housing
UEFA Foundation
Blavatnik
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Rio Ferdinand Foundation
International Fund for Ireland
Choice Housing
UEFA Foundation
Blavatnik
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Connswater Homes
PSNI
Ulster Wildlife
RNIB NI
East Belfast Mission
T.A.M.H.I
St Christopher's
Four Star Pizza
5th Element NI
Connswater Homes
PSNI
Ulster Wildlife
RNIB NI
East Belfast Mission
T.A.M.H.I
St Christopher's
Four Star Pizza
5th Element NI

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Whether you're looking to volunteer, partner with us, or learn more about our programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

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