FF News Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Aldershot Town have helped to kick-start Christmas celebrations for some of the most vulnerable children in the area with the donation of 10 Shots footballs to the Creating Futures Christmas Present Appeal. With the assistance of Kevin Matthew, of club sponsor Central Heating Services, the balls were handed over by Aldershot Town Director Brian Bloomfield to Claire Dixon, Project Manager at Creating Futures. “We are so grateful to Aldershot Town for donating these footballs to our Christmas Present Appeal,” said Claire. “I know how pleased our children and young people will be to receive one. Out thanks also go to Kevin at Central Heating Services for setting everything up.” Based in Farnborough, Creating Futures work with children aged 5 – 19 to improve the communities they live in by providing help in overcoming barriers, raising aspirations and enabling achievements. Originally founded in 2007 as The Gaming Zone – a youth club in one of the top 20% areas of deprivation in England – Creating Futures was established in April 2014. The charity continues to work with hundreds of children and young people each week, with play provision for 5-10 year-olds in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment, and youth provision, offering leisure activities and practical advice on issues such as drugs, sexual health and relationships, for 11 – 19 year-olds. In June 2015, the Creating Futures Football Tournament was held at Farnborough Sixth Form College, with 20 teams competing under the expert guidance of Wolves winger, and Creating Futures Ambassador, Jed Wallace. Source: www.footballconference.co.uk Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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