The funding will support our Active Together project, which is designed to support older people, children and young people through regular physical and social activities.
Active Together is a 12-month community programme which will provide gentle exercise sessions for elderly residents, fun and inclusive sports sessions for children and young people, and intergenerational community events that bring different age groups together.
The FC Farsley in The Community board said: “We’re delighted to receive this funding and to see our community work recognised by the National Lottery.
“Active Together builds on the success of previous FC Farsley In the Community programmes and represents an exciting expansion of our work to create healthier, happier and more connected communities.
“The project aims to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, build confidence, and strengthen community connections. Older participants will benefit from improved mobility and reduced isolation, while children and young people will develop teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem. The intergenerational elements of the programme will encourage understanding, respect, and a shared sense of belonging across the community.
“We can’t wait to get started.”
The main beneficiaries of the project will be older residents at risk of isolation and children and young people who need positive outlets for activity and connection. The wider community will also benefit through volunteering opportunities, partnership working, and stronger neighbourhood ties.
To help celebrate the award, Calverley & Farsley councillors Peter Carlill, Craig Timmins and Andrew Carter joined David Stockdale and project manager Steve O’Brien in the sports hall at Throstle Nest.
FC Farsley In the Community is a dedicated programme focused on using the club’s platform, resources, and spirit to make a meaningful and lasting impact across Farsley and the wider Leeds area.
About the funders
The National Lottery Community Fund launched its strategy, ‘It starts with community’, which will underpin its efforts to distribute at least £4 billion of National Lottery funding by 2030.
As part of this, the fund has four key missions, which are to support communities to come together, be environmentally sustainable, help children and young people thrive and enable people to live healthier lives.
National Lottery players raise over £30 million a week for good causes across the UK.
To find out more visit www.TNLCommunityFund.org.uk.
