Barnsley FC Community Trust

We love it when a plan comes together! 🤝✨ Fantastic to welcome our friends from @SRTRC_England back to deliver an inspiring and educational workshop for our local primary school pupils. We were also delighted to be joined by @Steph_Peacock who came along to see the positive work taking place in our community. A huge thank you to Vimal Yoganathan, Nathanael Ogbeta and Reyes Cleary from @BarnsleyFC  who took part in an open and honest Q&A, signed autographs, and posed for photos. The kids absolutely loved it! 🔴⚪

We are delighted to name Elliot as a our Community Captain as part of the Premier League's More Than A Game campaign.  Elliot is one of 93 Community Captains nominated this season for the positive impact they have had in their local area.  He is one of 578 young people supported by Barnsley FC Community Trust through Premier League Kicks sessions in Barnsley thanks to Premier League investment. ⚽👏 Presented the award by Reds winger Reyes Cleary 👏🔴 #PLMoreThanAGame

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Fantastic to see Bradshaw, De Gevigney and Watson at our #FootballCamps for the last day ❤️ @BarnsleyFC | @EFL | @EFL_Community

Fit and Fed 💪🍎 On Tuesday we were delighted to welcome @BarnsleyFC ’s @RavenhillRogan  to our #FitAndFed session, where he got stuck in and joined participants in their sports activities. We were also pleased to be joined by PCSO Whitehouse, who delivered an important road safety workshop in response to recent damage caused to local football pitches by off-road bikes in the area. A big thank you to both for taking the time to come along and support our young people! 👏 @SY_VRU  @SouthYorksMCA  #BarnsleyYouthAlliance

Author talk on 'Feeding the Wolves' the story of Mark Crook's Wath Wanderers. Book your free spot at this event at Oakwell: tinyurl.com/crookbarnsley @bfccommunity #barnsleyfc #Wolves

On Saturday, as part of the EFL’s Scan to Smile initiative, we celebrated some of the incredible people who bring smiles to so many across the Barnsley community. A huge congratulations to our heroes Neil, Andy, Jamie, Zac and Harry for everything they do and the positivity they spread. 🌟 Thank you for making a difference! ❤️⚽ #ScanToSmile #EFLCommunityWeekends  @EFL | @EFL_Community | @BarnsleyFC

🌟 George’s Premier League Kicks Journey 🌟 We’re proud to share George’s story as part of our Premier League Kicks programme. Since joining, he’s grown in confidence, improved his teamwork skills, and found a positive, active outlet each week. His enthusiasm on and off the pitch shows just how powerful safe, supportive community sessions can be. Hearing how much he enjoys taking part  and how he leaves every session feeling uplifted is exactly why we deliver programmes like Kicks across the borough. Brilliant work, George! 👏 And thank you to his family for sharing his experience with us. #PLKicks #PLCommunities #BarnsleyYouthAlliance @PLCommunities

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Teddie's Mascot Experience at Anfield 🫶🔴 What an unforgettable FA Cup experience for Teddie! From walking out onto the iconic pitch to soaking up the electric atmosphere, it was a day full of smiles, pride, and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who made this moment so special this is what football dreams are made of! ❤️⚽ @BarnsleyFC

Our Rucksack Project donations have now been collected! 🎒✨ We’ve been blown away by the generosity and kindness shown throughout this campaign. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and supported this incredible cause, you’ve truly made a difference! Every donation helps keep those most in need warm this winter. With freezing temperatures set to continue, your support matters now more than ever and we’re committed to doing everything we can to help. ❄️❤️

🎉 Happy 90th Birthday, Fred! 🎉 Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating a huge milestone for lifelong Barnsley FC fan, Fred. To make the day extra special, we teamed up with Fred’s grandson and surprised him with a visit from @BarnsleyFC’s Nathanael Ogbeta, plus a signed shirt to mark the occasion! Here’s to 90 incredible years, Fred! ❤️⚽ #BarnsleyFC

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Great to have @BarnsleyFC  goalkeepers, @RavenhillRogan and @jackson141001  join us at @BurtonRoadPrima earlier this week! They took part in an inspiring discussion with students about how women are treated in sport as part of the school’s current topic. They also answered some fantastic questions and joined in a PE lesson to make the day extra special. 👏 Huge thanks to both for supporting the conversation and encouraging the next generation to think critically about equality in sport! #PLPrimaryStars #PLCommunities

EFL UTILITA GIRLS CUP 🔴🏆 We're excited to deliver another season of the @UtilitaFootball Kids Cup!  The national tournaments for junior footballers offer children the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at Wembley Stadium.  A fantastic afternoon with some great talent on show and a special visit from @BarnsleyFC's @davisjames10 👏 @EFL_Community

#AD As we head towards the colder months we delivered a demonstration and discussion around the benefits of having a smart meter at our Wilthorpe Feels Good to Lose session.  From saving energy to keeping track of usage in real-time, our members discovered how smart meters can make a real difference both for the planet and the pocket! 🌍💷 #SmartEFLCommunities | @SmartEnergyGB | @EFL_Community

What a day! 🎉 A huge shoutout to our selected #PLKicks participants who proudly represented Barnsley at the recent competition hosted by Sheffield Wednesday. ⚽️ The talent on display was nothing short of exceptional, and we’re thrilled to share that the team made it all the way to the semi-finals! 👏🔥 Well done to everyone involved, you did us proud! ⚽ @PLCommunities #PLKicks #PremierLeague

🎒 We’re thrilled to be supporting The Rucksack Project again this year! Let’s come together and make this our biggest year yet, every donation makes a difference.  #TheRucksackProject  f.mtr.cool/tibymytkjd

📚⚽ #EFLWeekOfAction Today, @BarnsleyFC’s @RavenhillRogan made a special return to his former primary school sharing his journey and inspiring the next generation! 🙌 He took part in a Q&A with students, talking about the power of aspirations, hard work, and chasing your dreams. 💫 A brilliant moment of connection between club and community. ❤️ #BarnsleyFC  @EFL @EFL_Community

Today is the start of #EFLWeekOfAction where we celebrate the incredible collective impact of all 72 Clubs in their communities. Over 1 million people are supported by Football Club charities every season - showing how we are truly changing lives together. 🤝