As we reflect on January, it has been a busy start to the year for everyone at Blackpool FC Community Trust. The month was packed with exciting launches, inspiring stories, and impactful community activity, setting a strong tone for 2026.
We were proud to introduce our new Cancer Rehabilitation sessions, designed to support individuals in remission by helping them improve physical fitness while benefiting from social connection and peer support.
Our Recreational Women’s Football team enjoyed a memorable experience after being invited to a hospitality table at a Blackpool FC home fixture, highlighting the continued growth and recognition of the women’s game.
In Esports, we revealed our brand-new F1 Simulator, further enhancing our Esports Level 2 and 3 provision and providing exciting new opportunities for our Blackpool FC Sports College students.
Lytham St Annes High School proudly represented us at the EFL Girls Cup North West Finals, narrowly missing out on a place in the final after falling short in the semi-final following a fantastic day of football.
Our Premier League Primary Stars Under-11s Girls Tournament returned once again, with St John Vianney lifting the trophy after an excellent competition.
On the pitch, Blackpool FC Ladies have enjoyed a positive start to 2026, producing encouraging performances in both league and cup action.
We also released details of our new Get Fit Keep Fit 90-day challenge, aimed at supporting participants on their fitness journeys with structure, motivation, and long-term habit building.
January also saw us support the EFL Scan to Smile campaign, sharing the inspiring story of Constantin, one of our Blackpool FC Sports College Esports students. The story was unveiled at a Blackpool FC home fixture, celebrating the impact of Esports within our community programmes.
Our BFC School students took part in an educational visit to Leach Structural Steelwork Ltd, led by Karl Hunter, where they explored STEM skills, career pathways, and apprenticeship opportunities within the construction industry. Students gained valuable insight into how structural steel is designed, cut, and painted, while learning how 2D and 4D design supports projects from concept to completion. Huge thanks to Muse, Vinci Building, and Leach Structural Steelwork Ltd for inspiring the next generation of construction professionals.
BFC School students also competed in the Blackpool District Final of the Multi-Skills Sports Competition, delivered by Panathlon. The event featured eight different sporting activities, including bowling, football, boccia, table cricket, target throw, beanbag throw, basketball, and indoor curling. The team performed excellently throughout the day, showcasing outstanding teamwork, determination, and a fantastic range of sporting skills. Following their victory, they will now go on to represent Blackpool in the County Finals at a later date.
To stay up to date with everything we are delivering throughout February, explore our website and follow our social media channels for the latest updates, opportunities, and programme information.
