Impact Report 2022-23

Aberdeen FC Community Trust (SC044720) is the official charity of Aberdeen Football Club, based at Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen. The 2022-23 Impact Report highlights 9,487 participants across the northeast of Scotland, delivered through two themes — Education and Positive Destinations and Football, Health and Wellbeing — with 177 SQA qualifications achieved, 1,029 pupils completing the MINDSET mental wellbeing programme, 3,284 meals provided and a Northern Star Business Award for Inspiring Futures.

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📋About

Education and Positive Destinations: Partner Primary programme (2,324 participants, 1,795 sessions, 1,049 meals, 17 schools; one-to-one support, after-school clubs, Active Girls, Better Playground Play, Redstart early years, Sports Leaders, STEM workshops with Fugro robots); Alternative Academy programme (1,258 participants, 1,789 sessions, 10 schools at Northfield, Lochside, St Machar and others; 177 SQA qualifications achieved, 48% reduction in referrals and demerits, improved SHANARRI wellbeing indicators); School of Football at Lochside and St Machar Academy (175 participants, 828 sessions, 1,056 hours; transition from primary to secondary school focus); MINDSET mental wellbeing programme (1,029 pupils aged 10-14, 713 primary and 316 academy pupils, 10 schools; developed with NHS, schools and researchers; 54% reported increased knowledge of empathy; integrated with PSE curriculum; Level 2 in development); Youth Ambassadors programme (Brighter Futures fund, aged 14-18, goal setting, skills development, training, work experience and volunteering; pupil Chloe clocked 50+ volunteer hours); GoFitba holiday programme (240 young people, P5-7, football-based health and nutrition sessions). Football, Health and Wellbeing: Primary school football; Girls football; Holiday and term-time coaching; Football on Location (Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Inverurie, Kintore, Kemnay, Ellon, Portlethen, Stonehaven, Mintlaw, Westhill/Cormack Park); Pittodrie Community Hub (hot meals, activities, free wifi, access to local organisations, every Thursday); active ageing programmes; mental wellbeing support; Jonny Hayes Player Ambassador appointed

📊Key Metrics

Total income £1,160,861 and total expenditure £1,482,157 (year ended 30 June 2023, SC044720); 9,487 participants supported across the year; 3,284 meals provided; recognised with Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Northern Star Business Award (Inspiring Futures category) Key Metric 1
5,441 sessions delivered totalling 8,984 hours; 4,787 volunteer hours contributed by 30 volunteers; 37 staff and 40 sessionals; 33% increase in primary school participants year-on-year to 2,324 Key Metric 2
177 academy pupils successfully completed SQA qualifications (up 49% from 119 in 2021/22); 17.25% self-reported increase in overall wellbeing of AFCCT participants across Northfield, St Machar and Lochside Academies; 1,029 pupils completed MINDSET mental wellbeing programme Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • 48% reduction in referrals and demerits across academy programmes; 100% of girls retained or increased engagement in whole class physical activity (Manor Park Primary); 100% of pupils retained or improved classroom engagement; AFCCT groups maintained higher attendance than school average
  • 177 SQA qualifications achieved in Alternative Academy, up 49% year-on-year; MINDSET Level 2 in development following proven outcomes; Fair Play for All event at Cormack Park engaged 80 children from 4 partner schools plus 16 children with additional support needs in separate relaxed session; Jonny Hayes appointed first Player Ambassador
  • Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Northern Star Business Award (Inspiring Futures category) awarded during the year; four new trustees appointed to Board of Trustees; retired Chair James Knowles recognised for commitment since 2014; key education partners: NESCol, NHS Occupational Health, Citizens Advice Bureau, VSA, SCARF; health and wellbeing partners: Aberdeen in Recovery, Forrest Training, Health Shield; sponsors: Fugro (STEM), Boskalis, Tendeka, GAC

📍Geography

Scotland

2025 Enhanced

Impact Review 2024/25

£3,112,419 raised to deliver projects in 2024/25; total income £2,920,000 and total expenditure £2,850,000 (year ended 31 August 2024)
Key Metric 1
28,692 people took part in activities; 307,544 visits to sessions; 17,793 sessions delivered
Key Metric 2
More than 16,000 young people engaged across early years and primary programmes; 34 Premier League Primary Stars partner schools; over 7,000 healthy meals provided on HAF camps
Key Metric 3
Blackpool FC Sports College A Team won the CEFA league title 2024/25; BFC School received 'Good' Ofsted rating in November 2024; Norbreck Primary Academy reached EFL Utilita Kids Cup National Final at Wembley, winning Regional Finals unbeaten
2025 Enhanced

Impact Report 2025

Total income £659,217 and total expenditure £674,216 (year ended 30 June 2025, charity no. 1137275); 10,252 individuals engaged across the 2024/25 season, with 9,713 being young people in schools
Key Metric 1
82% of participants reported positive impact on mental wellbeing; 84% on physical wellbeing; 82% on sense of community; 86% made new friends since joining
Key Metric 2
70% agreed they made positive changes to their life as a result of CUF activity; 63% of adult participants felt a strong sense of community/belonging, 2% above the national average; 78% agreed they feel more motivated to be physically active (Forever United older adults programme)
Key Metric 3
56.7% of young people hardly ever or never feel lonely vs national average; 94% of participants feel welcome, safe and included; CUF participants ranked higher than Cambridge and UK averages for happiness, life satisfaction and worthwhile life
2025 Enhanced

Impact Report 2024-25

6,744 participants engaged across education, social inclusion, employability, heritage and health programmes in 2024/25
Key Metric 1
37,357 hours of positive activity delivered; £3.9 million in social value generated
Key Metric 2
4,805 pupils supported across 58 education settings; 300+ young people referred across six Engage hubs in Northampton, Kettering, Corby and Milton Keynes
Key Metric 3
89% of young people attending Engage programme made positive steps; 92% of employability learners moved to positive progression