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Impact Report

£2.9 million in social value

Created through football and community programmes across Northern Ireland and beyond.

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Meals delivered

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Food hampers

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Scholars

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Programmes

Food Programme

Meals Delivered to the Community

Through our Meals Drive and Christmas Appeal, we delivered 2,003 meals across the year to families and individuals in East Belfast.

January264February282March358April114June234August116September264October187December184

2,003 meals delivered to the local community

Framework

Our Four Pillars

A structured pathway from first engagement through to lasting progression.

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Safe Spaces

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

Emotional & physical wellbeing
Mental health support
Confidence building
Personal & social development workshops
Tackling inequality
Social action projects
3

Inclusive Communities

Issue-based programmes
Mentoring
Leadership training
Employment, enterprise & further education
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Progression Pathways

Workshops & accredited training
Industry events
Work placements
Traineeships & apprenticeships
Peer-to-peer support networks
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Ashfield Academy

70 scholars in the current cohort, expanded from 12. Including 18 girl scholars. Students study BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. 93.3% three-year average achieving 3 A*-C grades — significantly above the Northern Ireland average.

Ashfield Academy
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Beyond the Ball

Peacebuilding, youth leadership and personal progression. 46 football sessions at Avoniel. Cross-border tournaments and workshops with partners including International Fund for Ireland, PSNI, Choice Housing, and Garda.

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Christmas & Homeless Appeal

514 food hampers to low-income families. £18,000 worth of toys to 274 children. Christmas dinners for 64 pensioners. 85 hot meals and 60 survival packs for homeless people.

Christmas & Homeless Appeal

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Collaboration

Our Partners & Funders

Working together to strengthen our community

Rio Ferdinand Foundation
International Fund for Ireland
Choice Housing
UEFA Foundation
Oaklee Housing
Warner Music Group
Heritage Fund
Community Foundation NI
Rio Ferdinand Foundation
International Fund for Ireland
Choice Housing
UEFA Foundation
Oaklee Housing
Warner Music Group
Heritage Fund
Community Foundation 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
Connswater Community & Leisure
Ledley Hall
Lourdes Celtic FC
Skainos
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 Community & Leisure
Ledley Hall
Lourdes Celtic FC
Skainos