ecfc football in the community trust
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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…….