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Bloomsbury Football Foundation is using the power of football to change lives. We work with over 5,000 young people every week, tackling the barriers that prevent players accessing football’s benefits.

Our inclusive programmes and financial support model means we can provide every young Londoner with high quality football sessions, regardless of background or ability.

Young people reached a week across 8 boroughs in London. We are dedicated to ensuring that every young person can access our sessions.

60% of young players receive 80-100% bursaries. Our financial support model means that no player is priced off the pitch.

Girls per week are currently engaged across our programmes in London. We believe that a girl’s place is on the pitch.

Of parents reported that Bloomsbury Football’s sessions have had a positive effect on their child’s mental wellbeing.

WHY WE EXIST

Football has the power to transform lives. But the reality is that not everyone can get on the pitch; rising costs, poor facilities and unequal provision are all barriers that prevent young people from accessing football.

Bloomsbury Football exists to tackle these barriers, meaning that any young person who wants to play football, can.

WHY FOOTBALL?

Football improves mental and physical health

Playing with Bloomsbury Football gives young people the access to the many mental and physical benefits of regular physical activity, as well as providing a support network by welcoming them into our London-wide community.

Football builds stronger communities

Our financial support model ensures that no young person is priced out of play, and our sessions bring young people from a wide range of backgrounds together. This tackles the increasing social division in our city, and teaches young people to play as a team and communicate more effectively.

Football teaches life skills

Football is a reflection of the wider world – the lessons we learn on the pitch can be used far beyond the side lines. By presenting the beautiful game as a microcosm of society, we are able to teach valuable skills to young people that will help them to achieve their goals throughout their life.

OUR PROGRAMMES

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Bloomsbury Football want to make football accessible and affordable to all young people in London. That’s why we offer financial support, meaning 25-100% discounts on price, for players from low-income households. 

To find out more about our financial support, click the button below.