Accrington Stanley Community Trust

Accrington Stanley Community Trust is the award-winning, official charity (number 1139575) of Accrington Stanley Football Club.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust was originally established under the banner of Football in the Community in 2007, with the aim to bring the professional club and their community closer together. After becoming a registered charity and re-forming as a Community Trust in 2010, the organisation has seen an accelerated rise and growth.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust has expanded at a phenomenal rate and work in 4 key themed areas: Sports Participation, Education, Health & Wellbeing and Community Engagement.

Football and in particular, Accrington Stanley Football Club has the ability to engage people, improve community cohesion and raise the hopes and aspirations of the people of Hyndburn. As a Club we are committed to ensuring that we respond to local needs whilst working strategically in line with regional and national agendas. We all recognise that sport can play a prominent role in addressing major issues such as obesity, anti-social behaviour, health, employment and attainment.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust engages with over 16,000 people every year across 30 different projects.