Football In The Community Trust

Jamie Vittles Registered Charity No. - 1121596

Presentation Overview

Background Information IntroductionCore ActivitiesGeographical BoundariesCurrent Staffing StructureAgency Funded & Driven Projects

Background Information Exeter City FC Football in the Community

established in 1991 as a ‘non-profit’ organisation with the aim of creating closer links to the community.

Grass roots football in schools & holiday provision

Funded by the PFA - £6000 per annum Relegation out of the league in 2003,

resulted in a loss of funding.

IntroductionBack in the League in 2008 and FITC is now renamed and controlled by Football League Trust

Football League Trust Priorities1. To help young people realise theirpotential2. To promote sports participation andphysical activity3. To promote health and wellbeingin football clubs’ communities4.To promote cohesion incommunities and encourage theirempowerment

Introduction Achieved charitable status – 18th January 2008 – Charity no: 1121596

The 4 project strands that Exeter City Football in the Community Trust promote are:

Education

Social InclusionHealth

Sports Participation

‘Our belief is to develop people and leaders through the power of football, to educate people of all ages through the vehicle of football, recognise achievements, giving people options, and

providing opportunities for all people whatever age, race, religion, beliefs’.

Core Activities Holiday Provision

After School clubs

Development Centres

Tiny Tots Clubs

Match day Experience

Birthday Parties

Activity Weeks in Secondary Schools

Sponsored Events

Current Staffing StructureBoard of Trustees

Jamie VittlesCommunity Trust

Manager

Scott WalkerSports Development

Officer

Sue SmithFinance Officer

Jill Aldridge Frank SealeyBrodie ToozeMaxine Child

Admin

Dai CarpenterDisability Co-

Ordinator

Work Placements / Volunteers / FITC Apprentices/FJF Placements

Casual Coaching Staff Casual Coaching Staff Casual Coaching Staff

Danny HarrisSports Development

Officer

Marcus PritchardFootball

Development Officer

Jamie SkinnerFootball

Development Officer

Agency Projects

Youth Inclusion - Peak Anti Social Behaviour Times – St Thomas, Exwick & Teignmouth

Future Jobs Fund – 9 part time contracts.

Ability Counts - 6 Teams playing in PAN disability South West Leagues

Great Grass – Education and Social Inclusion Project for Homeless adults aged18-35+ years

Prisons – HMP Exeter, Channings Wood & Portland – Feeding Great Grass Project

SW Regional Trials – England HWC Squad

Agency Projects Every Player Counts - ECFC, PAFC, DCFA - PAN Disability

(all or every)

Futsal on Fire – Education programme - Fire & Road Safety and 'Futsal‘ – 8 ESSP Schools signed up this academic year

Duke of Edinburgh Award- Education and Skills for life for 14+ - St Lukes, St James & Exminster

The Cooperative Small Schools Cup – Rural Schools Competition

ESSP ‘Schools’ Coaching – 160 hours per academic year – 4800 Participants

Agency Projects Kick it Out – Initially highlighting race and

equality issues in football.

YOT - Various offenders have been rehabilitated due to meaningful placements with FITC

CPD – Multi Skills, LTAD, Cricket, High 5 Netball, Sports Leaders Tutor Training

FITC Apprenticeship scheme - working with NEETS (Not in Employment, Education or Training Schemes). Activity Leadership NVQ Level 2

Agency Projects City 6’s – Adult 6-a-side Leagues in Exeter

Futsal & Education Scholarship Programme – BTEC Education in Sport for year 11/12 school leavers

The Government Work Programme – Workshops and placements for unemployed 18-24 year olds

NCS – National Citizen Service – Big Society

YMCA 3D Club – Workshops with Probation Service

Any questions…….