FBB uses the power of football to change the the lives of young people.
- Their core programme is centred around building long-term trusted adult relationships with school children at risk of exclusion or who are disengaged, often due to social, emotional or mental health needs.
- FBB delivers its core programme to 2,700 children a year through programmes at over 60 schools across London, the North West and the Midlands.
- It is now rolling out its highly effective training programme to 1,500 trusted adults who in turn can be a trusted adult to 37,500 young people over the next 3 years.
- Chimo has funded the Head of London Programmes to broaden their service offer and increase the level of commissions from mental health commissioners, local authorities, schools and multi-academy trusts.
Other Charity Partners
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