Celtic FC Foundation Delivers on Promising Promise of Community Engagement through Girls' Football Initiative
Amidst torrential rain, coaches from the Celtic FC Foundation gathered in Brixton to launch a groundbreaking girls' football initiative aimed at empowering young women from underprivileged backgrounds. The program is part of a broader effort by the foundation to strengthen its ties with London communities, echoing the club's rich heritage in the city.
The Celtic FC Foundation has been steadily expanding its reach beyond its traditional heartland in Glasgow since 2013. With Tony Hamilton at the helm, the organization has established numerous initiatives, including a fuel bank program and Christmas appeals that provide essential support to families, homeless individuals, and refugees.
"We've got a relationship with the school and the church that Brother Walfrid went to in Underwood Road in Whitechapel," explains Hamilton. "From there it stemmed out into various parts and we're thriving in London at the moment." The foundation's commitment to its community is reflected in its DNA, which was instilled by the club's founder, Brother Walfrid.
Hamilton acknowledges that Celtic FC Foundation operates independently of counterparts in England, receiving a fraction of public funding. However, the club's supporters have proven instrumental in raising money through charity events, including golf days and biannual legends matches. The generosity of fans worldwide has enabled the foundation to expand its reach, with Hamilton crediting them for their "strong social conscience."
The launch of this girls' football initiative is a testament to the organization's dedication to fostering meaningful connections between communities. By providing young women from underprivileged backgrounds with opportunities to engage in sports and develop valuable life skills, Celtic FC Foundation continues to fulfill its purpose as an advocate for positive change.
In the end, it is clear that the foundation's commitment to community engagement and social responsibility is firmly rooted in its history and values. As Hamilton notes, "This is not an exercise for us; this is inherent in who we are."
Amidst torrential rain, coaches from the Celtic FC Foundation gathered in Brixton to launch a groundbreaking girls' football initiative aimed at empowering young women from underprivileged backgrounds. The program is part of a broader effort by the foundation to strengthen its ties with London communities, echoing the club's rich heritage in the city.
The Celtic FC Foundation has been steadily expanding its reach beyond its traditional heartland in Glasgow since 2013. With Tony Hamilton at the helm, the organization has established numerous initiatives, including a fuel bank program and Christmas appeals that provide essential support to families, homeless individuals, and refugees.
"We've got a relationship with the school and the church that Brother Walfrid went to in Underwood Road in Whitechapel," explains Hamilton. "From there it stemmed out into various parts and we're thriving in London at the moment." The foundation's commitment to its community is reflected in its DNA, which was instilled by the club's founder, Brother Walfrid.
Hamilton acknowledges that Celtic FC Foundation operates independently of counterparts in England, receiving a fraction of public funding. However, the club's supporters have proven instrumental in raising money through charity events, including golf days and biannual legends matches. The generosity of fans worldwide has enabled the foundation to expand its reach, with Hamilton crediting them for their "strong social conscience."
The launch of this girls' football initiative is a testament to the organization's dedication to fostering meaningful connections between communities. By providing young women from underprivileged backgrounds with opportunities to engage in sports and develop valuable life skills, Celtic FC Foundation continues to fulfill its purpose as an advocate for positive change.
In the end, it is clear that the foundation's commitment to community engagement and social responsibility is firmly rooted in its history and values. As Hamilton notes, "This is not an exercise for us; this is inherent in who we are."