Active Through Football

Validated research shows half of the adults in Middlesbrough do not achieve the government (Chief Medical Officer’s) recommended level of activity per week, and 1-in-3 do less than 30 minutes per week.

Delivered at a local level by Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation, Active Through Football breaks down the barriers for participants to engage in sporting activity, helping those attending to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Despite the programme title, it isn’t all about football. Please see our varied timetable below which includes Tai Chi, badminton and yoga sessions as well as our football-based activities.

Between August 2022 and April 2023, we delivered 212 sessions to 2,048 people, engaging in 2,582 hours of contact at an average of 54 hours a week.

When we asked participants why they chose to attend Active Through Football, the majority of participants admitted it was “to improve my health” and “something fun to do with friends”.

The ATF programme is proud to support in providing shared experiences throughout local communities towards shared goals of becoming more active and improving health. The presence and therefore power of the badge in all sessions being delivered by the ATF programme provides an opportunity for people to become active through football in more ways than one.

For more information on our Active Through Football programme, email [email protected].