THE original MFC Foundation Boro Bus was brought into service to help combat health and education difficulties in areas of deprivation.

It quickly developed into a learning facility that was used throughout the region, often supplementing work done within classrooms.

Requisitioned as a pop-up vaccination centre during the Covid-19 pandemic, it was taken to all areas of Teesside and NHS staff would administer the necessary jabs.

The bus has wide screen TV and stadium seats on board which allows students to take part in lessons whilst on the bus, with sessions delivered aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of health issues as well as boosting confidence and self-esteem of children involved.

It will in time be phased out, replaced with a new bus which is different in shape and size, but very much with the same purpose.

For more details drop an e-mail to lee.harding@mfcfoundation.co.uk or ring 01642 757674.

We are delighted to have launched a new four-year strategy, Together 2024-28. Our vision continues to be to inspire confidence and inspire hope.

As part of the strategy launch, the video below gives you a taste of the work and impact the Foundation has made for 27 years and looks to continue making as part of this new strategy.

During 2019-24 the Foundation delivered over £20 million social return on investment, 38,000 participants engaged in over 25,000 sessions, with 51% of participants living in the top 40% most deprived wards.

The Together strategy will continue to build on our work within Education and Employability, Health and Wellbeing and Social Inclusion, whilst making a commitment to development and sustainability, working alongside the Boro to engage more closely with the community.

Lynsey Edwards, Head of Foundation, commented: “This strategy builds on the brilliant work the Foundation has not only delivered during 2019-24 in response to Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and everyday conditions of people living within Teesside, but also our longevity as a charity that has supported the community for 27 years.

“We’re proud to work with and represent the Club in the community and even prouder to be able to work together with the community to raise aspirations, realise potential and improve life chances.”

A launch event for the new strategy will be announced for the coming months, keep a look out on our social media and here on our website for more information.

To read the full Together 2024-28 strategy please click this link Middlesbrough FC Foundation Together Strategy 2024-28.