The AFC Fylde Community Foundation is reporting a 97.5 per cent increase in its annual turnover, with thanks to funding from key partners from across Lancashire.
In the 12 months from 31st March 2015 to 31st March 2016, the Foundation’s annual turnover rose from £205,000 to £405,000 – a record for the organisation.
The contribution of businesses and partners from across the North West, such as AFC Fylde Community Foundation’s lead sponsor, BAE Systems, and new partners the Royal British Legion and Cuadrilla Resources, is invaluable to the Foundation’s work in the community.
Increased revenue has allowed the Foundation to deliver more programmes in the community than ever before, tackling key issues such as antisocial behaviour and unemployment, as well as delivering advice and support services for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents.
The funding has also meant that the Foundation has been able to engage with an unprecedented number of young people in the area, working with over 1,000 children of nursery age each week, compared to 450 last year.
There has also been a 35 per cent increase in primary school engagement, with the Foundation delivering sports and exercise coaching sessions at schools across Blackpool and Fylde.
Four new full-time team members have also been recruited to deliver the good work of the Foundation in the community, with outreach recently expanded into areas such as Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
Cuadrilla Resources also recently sponsored the Foundation’s ‘Train Like a Pro’ programme, where local children have access to a free week-long summer camp, where they can learn about the skills and values required to work in the football industry.
Speaking of the scheme, Francis Egan, Cuadrilla’s chief executive, said: “We are proud to be working with three local community football clubs on the Fylde Coast to deliver a fantastic package of physical training and learning opportunities for young people in the local area over the summer.”
Tom Hutton, director of community development at the AFC Fylde Community Foundation, said: “Looking at these results really helps to put our work into perspective. “It’s great to see that with our increased turnover we have been able to make such a positive change in the community – allowing us to visit more schools and nurseries than ever before.
“It’s thanks to local companies such as BAE Systems and Cuadrilla that this level of community engagement is possible and we’re excited to see what the rest of the year brings.”
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