Bury Football Club Community Sports Trust is delighted to announce the launch of Play It Safe, a brand-new 12-week community programme designed to bring young people together through football while promoting positive life choices, personal development and community cohesion.
Funded by the NPL Trident Community Foundation, the free programme will begin on Friday 24th July at Gigg Lane, offering young adults aged 18-25 the opportunity to take part in weekly football sessions alongside workshops focused on confidence, resilience, communication and decision-making.
The project has been developed to provide a positive and inclusive environment where young people can stay active, meet new people and develop valuable life skills.
Alongside football, participants will also explore important topics including mental wellbeing, conflict resolution and knife crime awareness, supported by experienced coaches and community partners.
As part of the programme, participants will benefit from:
- Weekly football coaching sessions
- Personal development workshops
- Community engagement activities
- Opportunities to build confidence and resilience
- Progression into volunteering, coaching and recreational football
- A celebratory charity match at Gigg Lane to conclude the programme
The programme aims to strengthen community connections, encourage healthier lifestyles and provide young people with positive role models and opportunities that continue beyond the initial 12 weeks.
Casey Lynchey, Head of Operations & Community at Bury FC Community Sports Trust, said:
“We’re incredibly grateful to the NPL Trident Community Foundation for supporting this project. Football has an incredible ability to bring people together, and through Play It Safe we want to create opportunities for young people to develop confidence, build friendships and make positive choices in a safe and supportive environment. This programme is about much more than football, it’s about helping young people realise their potential and feel part of something positive within their community.”
The sessions are completely free to attend.
Anyone aged 18–25 interested in taking part can register by scanning the QR code on the promotional poster or filling in this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zSeB2zUj64?origin=lprLink
Places are limited and early registration is encouraged.