Premier League Charitable Fund Awards recognise Students success
2nd December 2020
Last week the Premier League celebrated the incredible impact of football clubs in their local communities as the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF) marks its 10-year anniversary.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the PLCF has recognised 10 individuals whose involvement with Manchester United Foundation, either as a participant or facilitator, has warranted special praise across five categories.
Established a decade ago, the PLCF provides investment and long-term support to help clubs across the football pyramid to create lasting change within communities.
In those ten years, 110 professional football clubs from the Premier League to the National League have been working in their communities to engage those that need the greatest support, provide positive pathways and support mental and physical wellbeing.
Three students from Eccles Sixth Form College were winners. Ciarán Donnelly, Football Education Manager, said: “It was amazing to have winners in three out of the five categories. We are so proud of all of our winners.”
PL Kicks winner
Participant winner – Mark Brent
“Mark encompasses all that the Foundation offers and has grabbed every opportunity available to him.”
Mark progressed from being a participant at Street Reds – the Foundation’s community football programme derived from PL Kicks - to being a volunteer. Helping out whenever he can, Mark also studies on BTEC Sport course at Eccles Sixth Form College.
PL Inspires winner
Participant winner – Lucy Budsworth
“Lucy is another participant who epitomises the core values of the Foundation.”
A 2016 winner of the Premier League Enterprise Challenge, Lucy, has since progressed through the volunteering programme and is now working towards a BTEC in Sport Eccles Sixth Form College.
Through the Employability and Skills team, which leads Premier League Inspires, Lucy also undertook work experience with the Foundation communication team, presenting a film about match day roles at Old Trafford.
Transformational Journey winners
Participant winner – Charlotte
Involved in the Foundation since childhood, Charlotte progressed through one of the foundation’s partner high schools before joining the Foundation’s volunteering programme and studying the BTEC Sport course at Eccles Sixth Form College.
Charlotte has been involved in nearly every element of the Foundation and credits her experiences and coaches for the journey she has taken. Now studying Physical Education at the University Campus of Football Business, she hopes to become a PE Teacher.
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