Burnley FC in the Community

Motorpoint stays All Onside 🤝

We're delighted that Motorpoint Burnley have extended their support of Burnley FC in the Community through our All-Onside Charity Business Club for another year.

Alan Young, Sales Manager at Motorpoint Burnley, shared:
"Motorpoint is delighted to extend its partnership with BFC in the Community for another year, reinforcing its dedication to meaningful local impact. As a business built within the region, giving back isn't just a responsibility, it's a natural and important way to support the people who make the community thrive."

Motorpoint's continued commitment highlights the positive difference local businesses can make when they invest in their community.

Could your business join us? Through the All-Onside Charity Business Club, organisations can support our award-winning work across Burnley while demonstrating their commitment to local people and communities.

📧 To find out how your business can get involved, contact Ben Bottomley at [email protected]
Read more: https://burnleyfccommunity.org/motorpoint-stays-all-onside/

Looking for fun activities for children this summer holiday? We've got it covered at The Leisure Box Activity Camps! 🙌

Designed for children aged 5 - 12, our action packed holiday camps help keep kids active, make new friends and enjoy exciting experiences all summer long.

What's included? 🎉
⚽ Football & team games
🧗 Clip 'n Climb adventures
🎨 Arts & crafts activities
🎁 Daily prizes, challenges & surprises

✅ Friendly, experienced staff
✅ Standard & extended day options available
✅ A safe, fun environment for children aged 5–12

📅 Running throughout the Summer Holidays
📍 The Leisure Box

Say goodbye to "I'm bored!" and hello to a summer filled with fun, laughter and adventure. 😄

Book your child's place today:
https://burnleyfccommunity.org/leisure-box-activity-camps/

👇 Tag a parent looking for children's summer holiday activities in Burnley!

💙 STORTEC Engineering supports the BFCitC 'Health Hub'

We're delighted to announce that Stortec Engineering Ltd has become a partner of the Burnley FC in the Community ‘Health Hub’.

Based at the Leisure Box, the Health Hub brings together a range of health and wellbeing programmes supporting individuals living with cancer, Parkinson's and cardiac conditions, alongside initiatives designed to tackle loneliness and provide dedicated women-only sessions.

The Hub plays a vital role in supporting physical and mental wellbeing across our community, ensuring accessible and inclusive services for those who need them most.
Explaining why STORTEC chose to support the project, Sarah Dickinson, Business & Marketing Manager said:

"At STORTEC Engineering Ltd, we are committed to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities where we live and work. Supporting BFC in the Community's Health Hub aligns closely with our values of wellbeing, inclusion, and community development.

The Health Hub will provide vital support and accessible health services to local people, helping to improve quality of life and create stronger, healthier communities.

We are incredibly proud to be supporting this initiative alongside a number of other outstanding local businesses. By coming together, we have helped make the launch of the Health Hub possible, ensuring that this important programme can begin delivering meaningful support to those who need it most."

We're incredibly grateful for STORTEC's support and proud to work alongside businesses that are passionate about creating positive change across Burnley and East Lancashire.

📧 To find out more about how your organisation can align with BFCitC and support life-changing work across the local community, contact Ben Bottomley at [email protected]

🚨 ONE WEEK ONLY 🚨 | FOOTBALL CAMP at Nelson & Colne College!

Give your aspiring footballer the perfect start to the summer holidays with Burnley FC in the Community. ⚽🔥
Whether your child is already football-mad or simply looking to build confidence, learn new skills and make friends, this is their chance to train, play and thrive in a professional coaching environment inspired by Burnley FC.

⚽ Expert coaching
🏃‍♂️ Skills & challenges
🏆 Mini tournaments & medals
🤝 New friendships
🌟 Confidence-building activities

📍 Nelson & Colne College
📅 27–31 July
⏰ 9am–3.30pm
💷 £22 per day | £85 per week

Spaces are limited – book now to secure your child's place today:
👉 https://burnleyfccommunity.org/football-activity-camp/

🌟 Help Her Grow in Confidence Through Football 🌟

If there's a football-loving girl in your life who already plays grassroots football, our Girls' Football Skill Centre could be the perfect next step. ⚽

Designed specifically for girls aged 8 - 14, each session focuses on developing technical skills, decision making, confidence and overall game understanding in a positive and encouraging environment.

💜 Female-only sessions
⚽ Expert coaching
📈 Personalised feedback
🤝 Supportive group atmosphere

Whether she's looking to refine her skills, boost her confidence or simply enjoy extra football with like-minded girls, we're here to help her reach her potential.

📍 Nelson & Colne
🗓 Fridays | 5 - 6pm
💷 £6 block booking | £7 pay-as-you-go
🚨 Places are limited!

👉 Secure her place today:
https://app.joinin.online/ #/app/joinin/organisation/shop/product/87ea6107-0828-4078-95a9-f2ee5053db01/88905/67559/932951a4-1588-428d-b354-eae066d1b2fa

Tag a football parent who might be interested ⚽💜

Give your child a summer they’ll never stop talking about. ☀️💜

From Clip'N'Climb adventures to football challenges, Nerf games, arts & crafts and multi‑sports, our Activity Camps are bursting with energy and excitement every single day!

It’s confidence building, friendship‑boosting and full of those big summer smiles every parent loves to see.

👉 Discover all camps available this Summer: https://burnleyfccommunity.org/activity-camps/

Looking for something to keep the kids active and smiling this summer? ⚽

Our Summer Football Camps are running again at Burnley FC in the Community and as the club's official charity, we're all about using football to help children connect, build confidence and thrive, not just kick a ball around.

Every day brings coaching, small-sided matches, mini-tournaments, challenges and plenty of medals and prizes, in a safe, inclusive environment led by our experienced coaches!

⚽ Ages 5 to 8 (mixed boys & girls) for Fanzone | Ages 5 to 12 (mixed boys & girls) for Nelson and Colne
🕘 9:00am - 3:30pm
🕘 9:00am - 3:30pm
💰 £22 per day or £85 for the full week

📅 27th - 31st July – Football Camp at Nelson & Colne College, Burnley
📅 3rd - 7th August – Fanzone Football Camp
📅 17th - 21st August – Fanzone Football Camp

Book your place today: https://burnleyfccommunity.org/football-activity-camp/

Know a family who'd love this for the school holidays? Tag them below 👇

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Brian Nelson, former Burnley FC Director, Chair of Trustees at Burnley FC in the Community and a lifelong Claret.

Brian devoted so much of his time to supporting the charity and the wider community. His kindness, wisdom and commitment to helping others will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Our thoughts are with his wife Sandra, family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time.
Read our tribute: https://burnleyfccommunity.org/a-tribute-to-brian-nelson/

Congratulations Isaac Abankwah! ⚽👏

A huge congratulations to Isaac Abankwah, who has signed for Marine Football Club marking another exciting milestone in his footballing journey.✍️

During his time on the Burnley FC Football & Education Programme, his performances attracted the attention of senior clubs, with Squires Gate FC approaching him to join their First Team once he had completed the season.

After impressing during pre-season, Isaac spent 18 months developing his game in senior football before earning a move to . Although first-team opportunities were limited, he embraced the challenge and gained valuable experience through dual registration spells, first with and later with , where his performances convinced the club to make his move permanent. This Isaac and Wythenshawe win the Premier Division Play-Off Final vs Bury FC and gain promotion to step 4.👏

His progress continued when he caught the eye of Farsley Celtic following an impressive display against them in the FA Cup, earning himself another step up the football pyramid. Despite facing challenges during his time there, Isaac remained focused and continued to develop before moving to , where he enjoyed an excellent season and became part of a fantastic dressing room that helped him flourish both on and off the pitch.

Those experiences have now led to a well-deserved move to Marine AFC, a testament to Isaac's perseverance, professionalism and willingness to keep pushing himself at every stage of his career.

Everyone at the Burnley FC Football & Education Programme is incredibly proud of Isaac's journey. His story highlights the opportunities that can come from embracing every challenge and never giving up on your ambitions. ⚽👏