Who are Blackpool FC Community Trust
Blackpool FC Community Trust (BFCCT) is the official charity of Blackpool FC, dedicated to improving the lives of people across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Our programmes engage thousands each year, supporting children, young people, adults and older residents—including those with additional needs or facing disadvantage—through education, youth and family support, health and wellbeing initiatives, inclusive sport and pathways into training and employment.
BFCCT operates as a registered charity with a clear governance structure that ensures accountability, transparency and long-term sustainability. The organisation is overseen by an independent Board of Trustees, who provide strategic direction, ensure compliance with Charity Commission for England and Wales requirements, and safeguard the charity’s mission and resources. The Board brings together a range of professional expertise to guide decision-making, manage risk and ensure the Trust delivers measurable impact for the communities it serves.
Day-to-day operations are led by the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, who are responsible for implementing the charity’s strategy, managing programmes and maintaining high standards of delivery across all areas of work. This structure ensures a clear separation between governance and operational management, strengthening both oversight and performance.
As a charity, we rely on strong partnerships and funding from a wide range of respected organisations, including the Premier League Foundation, EFL in the Community, Professional Footballers’ Association, Sport England, Football Foundation, the National Health Service and Blackpool Council. These partnerships enable us to respond to local need, scale our delivery and maximise our impact.
Alongside our work in schools and community settings, we provide education pathways at Bloomfield Road Stadium. This includes alternative provision for Year 10 and Year 11 students through our own independent school, as well as full-time further and higher education opportunities delivered through Blackpool FC Sports College.
We are committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable way, reducing our environmental impact and using our work in the community to promote positive environmental behaviours. Through our programmes, partnerships and events, we aim to raise awareness and support long-term change across the communities we serve.
BFCCT has developed into a trusted, ambitious and well-governed charity that offers something for everyone. Through strong leadership, effective governance and a commitment to continuous improvement, we play a central role in building a stronger, more connected and opportunity-rich community that people can engage with, benefit from and feel proud to support.
Speaking about recent successes, Chief Executive Officer Ashley Hackett said:
“I am so proud of the impact we have consistently had in our community, none of which would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our remarkable staff. With the support of Blackpool Football Club, we have been able to succeed in our aims regardless of the effects of the pandemic. We look forward to another successful year with a lot of exciting opportunities ahead.”
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