Tamworth Football Club is delighted to announce the relaunch of Tamworth in the Community, the charitable arm associated with the football club (Registered Charity Number: 1141899).

The relaunch represents a renewed commitment to supporting people, schools, organisations and communities across Tamworth and the surrounding area. We recognise that a football club's responsibility extends well beyond what happens on the pitch. We have an opportunity to bring people together, create positive experiences and make a meaningful difference to the communities we represent.

Importantly, we recognise that this work does not happen in isolation. We want Tamworth in the Community to work alongside and support the fantastic organisations and individuals already delivering valuable work locally. A key partner in this will be the Marc Albrighton Centre of Development, recognising the excellent work that Conor Fulford and his team have already established within the community.

Our first major events: The National League Trust Schools Cup

The first major events of our relaunch will be the hosting of the National League Trust Schools Cup at The Lamb, delivered in partnership with the Marc Albrighton Centre of Development.
The boys and mixed tournament will take place on Thursday 12th November, followed by the girls' tournament on Thursday 19th November. Across the two events, 16 local schools will have the opportunity to bring their pupils to The Lamb, represent their school and enjoy a day of competitive and inclusive football.

Each school will be guaranteed a minimum of six matches, with a group stage followed by either the Gold Cup or Silver Plate competition. The events will then progress through semi-finals, finals and presentations, ensuring every school has the opportunity to enjoy a full day of football at the home of Tamworth FC.

We are particularly pleased to be working with Conor and the Marc Albrighton Centre of Development on these events. Their existing work in the community provides an excellent foundation for what we want to achieve through Tamworth in the Community, and we are excited about the opportunities that working together can create.

The tournaments are about much more than football results. They are about participation, confidence, friendships and giving young people positive experiences. The girls' event will also provide an important opportunity to celebrate and encourage female participation in football.

We want local children to feel connected to their football club and know that The Lamb is a place where they are welcome. We hope these two events will be the first of many opportunities to bring schools, families and the wider community together.
A commitment beyond the football pitch

The relaunch of Tamworth in the Community is about building a sustainable programme of activity that supports local people and responds to the needs of our community.
We will be actively applying for charitable grants and funding opportunities to help us continue and extend our work. Our ambition is to develop a broader range of initiatives, working closely with local partners who have the knowledge, experience and relationships to make these programmes successful.

Our areas of ambition include:

- Lunchtime clubs and after-school provision in local schools.
- Walking football initiatives for older adults and those looking to stay active.
- Further development opportunities for girls' football.
- More inclusive football and sporting provision for people with disabilities.

We believe these are important areas where the football club, through its charitable arm and in partnership with organisations such as the Marc Albrighton Centre of Development, can make a genuine difference.

We are keen to build on the relationships and work already taking place locally, rather than duplicate existing provision. By bringing together the football club, community organisations, schools, charities, businesses and individuals, we hope to create more opportunities, reach more people and develop initiatives that have a lasting impact.

Working together

Partnership will be at the heart of everything we do. We are fortunate to have organisations and individuals already doing fantastic work across our community, and we want to play our part in supporting, connecting and extending those efforts.

The Marc Albrighton Centre of Development and the work led by Conor Fulford and his team will be an important part of this next chapter. We are looking forward to developing our relationship further, learning from the work already being delivered and identifying new opportunities to work together.

We would also welcome conversations with other local schools, charities, community organisations, businesses and individuals who share our ambition. Whether that is through delivering projects, supporting existing initiatives, volunteering, providing resources or helping us access funding, there are many ways to get involved.

A new chapter

Tamworth Football Club belongs to its community. Through Tamworth in the Community, we want to make sure that commitment is reflected in everything we do.

The National League Trust Schools Cup on 12th and 19th November provides an exciting starting point for this next chapter. It is an opportunity to celebrate our local schools, recognise the work of our community partners and demonstrate what can be achieved when organisations work together.

This is a new chapter, but it is also an opportunity to build on the excellent work already happening locally. By working together, we hope to create more opportunities, strengthen existing relationships and make a positive and lasting difference across Tamworth and the surrounding area.

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