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 Amy on amy.campbell@mfcfoundation.co.uk  or 01642 282128.

The provision formerly known as FIT BORO may have a new name, but the aim of MATCH FIT remains steadfastly the same.

The very popular fitness and nutrition-information classes will soon be playing out again on the concourses of the Riverside and in Skelton, East Cleveland.

Free of charge, Match Fit is a 12-week programme for men and women aged 35-65 (give or take a year or two).

A programme for the body and mind like no other. it has helped so many in recent years. As those who have participated know, the Riverside is a setting unlike any gym, while Skelton has proved to be a social occasion as much as a fitness session.

Both venues offer a welcoming and supportive environment with likeminded people. Our staff don’t judge, they advise and help. That’s maybe one of the reasons past programmes have proven so popular.

The first sessions are:

Tuesday May 7th 6-7.30 Riverside – Women

Wednesday 8th 5.30-7.00 – Skelton Civic Centre – Mixed

Monday May 13th 6-7.30 Riverside – Men

To sign up, or to find out more, e-mail enquiries@mfcfoundation.co.uk or ring 01642 757674 any time 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.