Champions is an innovative intervention programme ran in partnership with the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network, supporting young people, aged 10-25 with experience of or at risk of offending behaviours. The programme is delivered by nine football club community organisations (CCOs) across Lancashire.
Adopting a trauma informed approach, mentors give their time with genuine interest to create a trusted relationship and innovative interventions which promote personal development, wellbeing gains and consequently reducing their experience of offending and antisocial behaviours. The programme is confidential and non-judgemental. It is important to note that mentors do not work for the police and aren’t involved in criminal proceedings. Participation is voluntary, subject to assessment of suitability and relies on a positive approach from the mentor, the young person and others involved in their support network.
The Champions team provide opportunities and activities which help young people achieve and establish their goals. Whether this be practical support to help the client to get job ready, accessing training qualifications or courses, support into health services such as counselling or helping to explore activities within the community to promote positive community engagement.
OUR EFL COMMUNITY HERO: YADEL
Yadel is a 13 year old participant on BFCitC’s Champions programme! Yadel moved to England four years ago and initially struggled to make friends, often making poor decisions both inside and outside of school. After being referred to the programme by Unity College, BFCitC’s Targeted Intervention Coordinator, Chris Turner, began working one-on-one with Yadel, using his love for football to motivate and inspire him to turn his life around.
This is his story!
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For More Information
Please contact our Targeted Intervention Manager, Darcie Mclaren-Horne:
Darcie.Mclaren-Horne@burnleyfc.com
For more information on our Safeguarding Policy please view our safeguarding page here.