Reading FC's Football In The Community scheme interacts with thousands of local children every year.
The scheme incorporates a huge range of activities covering an area as far a field as Hungerford, Slough, Wallingford and Romsey, with a dominant presence in Berkshire.
The scheme was awarded FA Charter status in 2004. Their main aim is to develop young players, support coaches, and identify talent for the Academy through the Development Centre programme. The Community scheme also takes charge of the Girls Centre Of Excellence.
Community activities include:
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Soccer schools
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In-school development programmes
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Mini-Kickers for five to seven-year olds
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Links with local clubs
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Estate work with under-priviledged groups
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Use of the Academy dome including soccer schools
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Half-time Community Cup
Kickz 2 – West Reading:
This project works in some of the most deprived areas of the country alongside the local police. It uses the popularity of the football club to attract young people into regular, positive and fun activities.
Kickz 2 - West Reading is based in Prospect Park. Activities on offer include football, basketball, street dance, music, and art work shops. Young people also get the chance to discuss their issues and learn how to improve their lifestyles.
Sessions take place three nights per week, 48 weeks per year.
For more information about how to get involved please contact Alex Fairhurst on 0845 345 4555 extension 4283 or Thelfa Al-khafaji on extension 4284. Alternatively, you could email us at premierleaguepfa@footballfoundation.org.uk.
