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.
Our Mission | Our core purpose…
To develop and deliver diverse community programmes and build partnerships to provide the people of Blackpool with the best opportunities.
We will do this by:
Increasing social inclusion
Improving physical fitness, overall health
Reducing involvement in anti-social-behaviour
Raising aspirations and expanding local education offers
Our Values | How we go about our work…
In all of our work we will be:
Bold & innovative | We will encourage staff to innovate to provide the best possible opportunities for residents and be bold in the development of ideas and futures plans.
Focused on our community | At all times, in everything we develop and deliver, we will have the people we are hoping to engage at the heart of our intentions.
creative & forward thinking | We will find creative ways around barriers to engagement and develop programmes that are successful, accessible and enjoyable whilst anticipating future issues and trends.
Our Values | Where we want to go in the future…
To change the lives of local residents and build a more healthy, active and work ready community