PREMIER League Inspires is an education programme, newly introduced in 2019, developed by The Premier League and professional football clubs.

The programme is aimed at young people aged between 11-25 and brings together learnings from previous PL programmes such as PL Enterprise and PL Works, as well as the Prince’s Trust Achieve course and Sports Leadership qualifications.

The challenges presented today evolve at pace, with young people, more than ever before, experiencing mental health issues, together with social, emotional and personal difficulties. Teachers and practitioners in secondary schools and the education sector face multiple pressures and each school has differing priorities, including an approach to pastoral care, behaviour management and emotional support.

The Premier League Inspires programme uses the appeal of the Premier League and Middlesbrough Football Club to support local 11-16 year olds who are marginalised or at risk of not reaching their potential; supporting them as they move through the education system and early adulthood.

For more information contact Matt on matthew.kirk@mfcfoundation.co.uk or 01642 282128.

Become part of the team and win a Signed 2021-22 Middlesbrough FC Home Shirt

Many of you will have seen the work we have been doing within the community throughout the lockdowns and might be wondering how you can help?

MFC Foundation continues to work in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Teesside, engaging with those who are hard to reach through delivery of inspiring sport, education and health projects. Our work sees us supporting the local community by delivering meals as well as making vital contact with potentially isolated elderly residents. We also provide employability advice for young people aged 16-18, some of the hardest hit by the pandemic.

But all of this work comes at a cost and now is the time we really need your help. You can help us by becoming one of the team and signing up to become a “Friend of the Foundation” and make a real difference to YOUR community today.

Sign up today to our individual Friends of the Foundation scheme and you could win a 2021-22 Middlesbrough FC home shirt signed by the squad. We are asking individuals to donate just a fiver a month to become a Friend of the Foundation and everyone who signs up by the 31st March 2022 will automatically be entered into the draw to win the signed shirt. .

How do you sign up?

There are two ways:

Option 1

Via Mobile Phone
Text FRIEND to 70480 to donate £5 a month. Texts cost £5 plus two standard rate messages and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £5 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text FRIENDNOINFO to 70480.

Option 2

Via Direct Debit
Click here, fill in your personal details and it will allow you to set up a direct debit for £5 as month.

The closing date for entry is 31st March 2022 so don’t delay become our next signing and join our team by signing up today.