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and social inclusion
charity
using the poweR of football to change the lives of young people
of our young people finished the year in school
young people are currently on the FBB programme
projects are being delivered this academic year
more likely for our young people to pass their English & maths GCSEs than those excluded into alternative provision
Latest News
We’re Hiring a Director of Programmes!
We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive, design, and scale transformative programmes that support vulnerable young people across the country. As Director of Programmes at FBB, you’ll play a pivotal role in achieving our 2035 mission by leading high-impact initiatives that ensure every young person has a trusted adult at school.
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Football Beyond Borders Welcomes Paul Barber OBE as New Chair
We are thrilled to announce that Paul Barber OBE, one of the most respected leaders in football, has joined FBB as our new Non-Executive Chair.
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FBB Ambassador Rodri crowned Ballon d'Or 2024 winner
We are thrilled to congratulate our very own FBB ambassador Rodri on winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or 2024, awarded to the best footballer in the world.
Our Mission
We work with young people who are passionate about football, but disengaged at school, in order to support them to finish school with the skills and grades to successfully transition to adulthood.
Therapeutic Approach
Our approach is built around long-term trusting relationships between young people and culturally competent practitioners with lived experience. Our counsellors and therapists marry a deep, personal understanding of the communities our young people live in with the highest level of therapeutic training and qualifications. Find out more here.
Our Programme
Our programme is delivered to groups of up to 16 students, beginning in Year 8, and combines weekly two-hour sessions divided between one hour in the classroom and one hour on the football pitch alongside therapeutic interventions, in-school pastoral support and half-termly reward visits.
Our ImpacT
FBB impacts the lives of young people at risk of exclusion. Our students were 6.5 times more likely to achieve pass grades for their English and maths GCSEs (59%) compared to the average for students who are excluded into alternative provision (9%).
We exist to change the lives of young people
There are thousands of young people who are passionate about football but are not fulfilling their potential at school.
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Help us improving young people's lives
By making a donation to FBB, you'll be supporting the essential work we do with thousands of young people across the UK each year.
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