NTFC Community Trust launch Cobblers Play Fair

NTFC Community Trust have launched ‘Cobblers Play Fair’ - a new, twelve-week programme aimed at tackling online abuse in football, in conjunction with the Premier League and Professional Footballers’ Association Players’ Fund. 

Nine schools will be taking part in the programme, with topics ranging from bullying and online hate to discrimination and allyship. The programme will also include pan-disability, girls, and Premier League Kicks sessions. 

The programme was launched at a special event at Sixfields Stadium on Tuesday afternoon with staff from the schools involved and key local and national stakeholders invited.  

Maheta Molango, PFA CEO, said: 

“Football has a real ability to bring people together and make a positive difference in communities. That’s why we’re so pleased to support initiatives like Cobblers Play Fair, which will help young people understand the impact of discrimination and the importance of treating others with respect. 

“It’s a great example of how clubs and players can use their influence beyond the pitch, and we’re proud to work alongside Northampton Town and the Premier League to help make projects like this possible.” 

Northampton Town men’s first team player, and secondary schools ambassador, Janoi Donacien, said, 

"As a footballer, I have seen how powerful words can be, both on and off the pitch. I am proud to support Cobblers Play Fair, educating pupils about online abuse. If we can help them to recognise harmful behaviour we are creating a healthier digital future for everyone" 

Lorna Stockwell Schools Manager at NTFC Community Trust, added, 

"Thanks to the support from the PFA, I am proud to lead the Cobblers Play Fair programme. It is an important opportunity to help schools address the growing challenges of online abuse and empower young people to stay safe online and build a more positive online culture" 

Cobblers Play Fair was made possible by the Premier League and Professional Footballers’ Association Players’ Fund. 

Administered through the Premier League Foundation, the funding helps football club charities and player foundations to work with players to tackle inequality and respond to local challenges, supporting people and their communities to be more inclusive.  

Photo credit: Pete Norton

Former academy player brings Walter Tull book to Millway School

Former Cobblers academy player Tris Koriya brought his new children’s book, inspired by the life and career of Walter Tull, to Millway Primary School on Tuesday morning for a reading and Q and A session as part of Black History Month.  

Tris introduced his own story growing up in Northampton, attending Millway School himself and led a discussion about heroes and who we look up to. He then gave a full reading of the book before taking questions. 

We were also joined by academy players Tom Goodman, Max Goodacre and Bobby Ashton, who all answered questions about their time at the club.  

Copies of Tris’ book are now available from the Northampton Town club shop, with all proceeds going towards Kick It Out.  

A big thank you to Millway Primary School for having us! 

📸 Chanelle Bradshaw

Chances for Change begins at Sixfields!

NTFC Community Trust launched the new 'Chances for Change’ health and wellbeing programme on Thursday 24 September at Sixfields with an excellent turnout.

The first week saw participants being welcomed into the programme, getting to know one other, exploring what a healthy lifestyle means to them and taking their first steps with a group walk and talk.

We explored the new handbook and spent time looking at the small steps that we can take to improve our health and fitness.

A big thank you to all who attended and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back for Week Two this Thursday!

October Holiday Camps - 20% discount now available!

Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust's popular holiday camps are back this October and, this year, you have the chance to play at the same venue as the Cobblers train with the camps making the exciting move to Moulton College.

You can help us celebrate the move by signing your children up now with a special 20% discount up until Friday 2 October! (regular price £25) 

Our holiday camps are run by fully qualified NTFC Community Trust staff who all have enhanced DBS checks and extensive experience working in schools and with children. Early drop off and late pick up is available for an extra £5 per day. The regular day starts at 9 am and finishes at 3.30pm. 

Zehra Dergin, Participation and Inclusion Manager at NTFC Community Trust, said  

"Our holiday camps are a brilliant way to keep active, play football and even meet Cobblers men's and women's players! We're so excited to be able to move to the venue where Cobblers players train every day, and can't wait to welcome children to Moulton College. We're really thankful to the College for having us and know that our coaches are looking forward to leading these action-packed days." 

To book onto the camps, visit the link below: 

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