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Learn more about the latest updates in FBB across programmes, impact, events and policy.

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October 29, 2024

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.

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July 19, 2024

The English school system is failing black boys.

The Department for Education has released exclusions data for the 2022/23 academic year. Bashy has released his new album. But these two releases have more in common than you might think. Both paint the picture of a school system that is failing black boys.

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May 21, 2024

Brave New World: FBB at 10

Step into the future at the FBB Annual Showcase, the most anticipated event of our year!

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May 1, 2024

The Power of Relationships to Support Absenteeism

Attendance is a huge challenge for schools. We've taken a look at the context, what the political parties are suggesting, and provided some examples of work we've done to support young people.

April 18, 2024

Football Beyond Borders and Pro Bono Economics: Investing in trusted adult relationships

Football Beyond Borders and Pro Bono Economics release report highlighting the economic and wellbeing benefits of a trusted adult relationship for young people at school.

March 28, 2024

EA Sports and Football Beyond Borders team up in new three-year partnership to empower young people through football

‍Football Beyond Borders are proud to reveal EA Sports as our newest partner under their FC FUTURES initiative.

March 4, 2024

FBB strongly opposes the Government's Trans Guidance for Schools

The Department for Education has released a consultation on their draft Trans guidance. FBB strongly opposes the guidance. 

January 25, 2024

Can AI deliver therapeutic support to teenagers?

Last week, the BBC published an article entitled “Character.ai: Young people turning to AI therapist bots” - we asked our Head of Clinical Services, Stefan Imeson, to respond with his thoughts about what this could mean for young people.

Play Forward by Marcus Rashford launched by FBB, Marcus Rashford and Nike

September 21, 2023

FBB are back to school: Where are we at with SEL?

What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and why is it now more important than ever?

Read the 2021-22 FBB Impact Report!

Our Impact Report contains a break down of our incredible young people's achievements last year. We are so proud of all that they've done. We hope you enjoy reading and watching their stories, learning more about our work and programme, the impact it has, our theory of change and methodological approach. If you want to learn more, get in touch at info@footballbeyondborders.org

April 28, 2023

Unapologetically Us Zine is Launched

The FBB Unapologetically Us curriculum module aims to give girls and non-binary young people a safe space to feel and process a full spectrum of emotions. This zine has been released to centre their stories and celebrate their brilliance.

April 18, 2023

Unrestricted fundraising and its unlimited potential

Our Senior Grants Manager, Adrian de Leon, shares thoughts on the transformative importance of unrestricted donations.

April 11, 2023

Inspiring A Generation?

The Beyond Borders Movement launch report and campaign to help secure the legacy of the Lionesses

March 23, 2023

Football Black List 2022: Ciaran Baxendale

Football Beyond Borders Practitioner, Ciaran Baxendale, has been named on the Football Black List 2022

March 21, 2023

Football Black List 2022: Debra Nelson

First, she was a Football Beyond Borders participant. Then she inspired a generation of girls as a practitioner. Now she's a young presenter with the world at her feet. If you didn't know already, Debra Nelson is a force of nature.

December 16, 2022

The Football For Good Gameplan

Football Beyond Borders and Common Goal brought together the football industry to a summit in London to ask: what could football’s role be in solving some of society’s biggest social problems? The result is The Football For Good Gameplan.

November 30, 2022

Relationships can change the world

FBB was set up through the belief that football is one of the most powerful tools in the world to build relationships. Read about why we focus on developing them.

November 17, 2022

Let’s Create Our Own Legacy: Football For Good

The world is in flux. Governments are changing. Living standards are falling. Goalposts are shifting. In amongst all this, there’s a World Cup approaching. Let's ensure it leaves a legacy we can be proud of.

September 30, 2022

WATCH: FBB on BBC Panorama - Why Kids Miss School

We featured on BBC One's episode of Panorama: Why Kids Miss School. The episode follows Bradley, a 15 year old on the FBB programme. Find out more about his story and how our approach can help keep young people in school.

August 3, 2022

The Legacy of the Women's Euros

The Lionesses have won England's first major trophy since 1966. It has been a journey to get here, but also one that is just beginning. Read more on what needs to be done to build on this success and ensure that every girl has access to the beautiful game.

June 6, 2022

Join our challenge for the UEFA Women's Euros 2022!

This summer, the UEFA Women's Euros is taking place in England. As an FBB community, we want to run, walk or cycle the distance between all the host stadiums and raise money to support our girls programme. Find out how you can get involved.

March 23, 2022

Britain's Beacon of Hope

With almost a year to date since the govt-backed report on race and ethnic disparities suggested that the world should look to Britain as a beacon of hope on race. The Child Q case brought issues of institutional racism to the forefront.

March 8, 2022

Unapologetically Us

To celebrate International Women’s Day and all the women and non-binary people in the FBB family and beyond, we have launched the Unapologetically Us zine created and brought to you by the FBB girls.

March 3, 2022

Therapists in Tracksuits

How to engage our most vulnerable teenagers with early stage mental health support.

November 3, 2021

Bridging the Skills Gap in School

The FBB Girls Takeover St. George's Park!

September 13, 2021

Introducing the Class of 2021-2022!

July 19, 2021

A Letter to Tracey Crouch

July 16, 2021

We've raised over £50k for a new hub in the North West of England

July 8, 2021

How Southgate Embodies What We Teach In The Classroom

June 25, 2021

Fundraiser of the Week: Max Williamson

June 18, 2021

Fundraiser of the Week: Miranda Porritt

June 18, 2021

FBB features in new "Play New" Nike Campaign alongside Marcus Rashford

June 10, 2021

FOOTBALL BEYOND BORDERS LAUNCH FOOTBALL FOR THE FUTURE MANIFESTO

May 23, 2021

Dispatches from FBB Delivery: What young people want in a post-lockdown world.

April 26, 2021

FBB launches the UK's first in-work psychotherapy development programme aiming to create a generation of counsellors: Apply now!

April 21, 2021

‘The Danger of a Single Story’: Why the world needs to hear a multitude of stories from teenage girls in Britain.

April 30, 2021

Florentino Perez claims "young people are no longer interested in football." This is how young people replied.

January 1, 1970

FBB launches the UK's first in-work psychotherapy development programme aiming to create a generation of counsellors: Apply now!

April 20, 2021

Football Beyond Borders features on The One Show

March 29, 2021

What Are The Challenges Facing Teenage Girls in 2021?

March 26, 2021

Our Approach to Therapeutic Practition

March 23, 2021

Why it’s more important than ever to listen to teenage girls

March 8, 2021

"Let us play a part in our recovery…We know what we need”

February 23, 2021

No More Empty Chairs. A thought piece by Jack Reynolds

February 15, 2021

Parents Hold The Key: Why parental engagement is so important to our programme

February 5, 2021

A Reflection on FBB's Impact

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February 4, 2021

FBB IMPACT REPORT

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Impact Report

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FBB IMPACT REPORT 19/20

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January 28, 2021

Dispatches from Digital Delivery: Making Remote Learning More Equitable

January 22, 2021

Further validation of FBB from the Children’s Commissioner

January 20, 2021

Digital divide: How Covid-19 is deepening inequality in education

January 15, 2021

The Impact of School Closures on the Mental Health of Young People

January 7, 2021

Every Young Person, Every Week: Our response to the latest Lockdown announcement.

December 22, 2020

Giving Young People A Voice Through Spoken Word Project

December 22, 2020

‘EXCLUSION’ – THE FACTS

December 22, 2020

Covid crisis hits the poorest hardest

December 22, 2020

FBB Launch Youth Board

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FBB launch Youth Board

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Beat the Bias

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Beat the Bias

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December 10, 2020

Children's Commissioner visits FBB programme at Bacon's College

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Children's Commissioner visits FBB programme at Bacon's College

January 1, 1970

Children's Commissioner visits FBB programme at Bacon's College

November 22, 2020

Our recent experience of managing racism within our sessions.

November 21, 2020

This Christmas PayPal teamed up with Football Beyond Borders, The Lionesses, and The FA to highlight people who go above and beyond.

November 5, 2020

A sell-out start to our national campaign!

October 13, 2020

Football Beyond Borders unveils new Chair

October 12, 2020

5 Things We've Learned Being Back in School

October 7, 2020

Beyond Lockdown - How Football Can Help End School Exclusions

October 1, 2020

Therapeutic Wellbeing Practise CAN Make Young People Trust Therapy Again

September 17, 2020

WHY YOU NEED TO SEE JORJA SMITH'S POWERFUL MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING FBB!

September 3, 2020

AN AWARD-WINNING START TO THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR FOR FBB.

September 2, 2020

THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL. UNSTOPPABLE. TRANSFORMATIVE. TOGETHER.

August 13, 2020

WHAT A FINISH! CHEERS AND TEARS AS CREATIVITY SCORES IN FBB DIGITAL SHOWCASE

July 27, 2020

Announcing a £525k grant to Football Beyond Borders

July 22, 2020

The FBB Hair Diaries shoot.

July 6, 2020

Can we raise 5k in 5 days to smash our FBB2020 target? Help us get over the line to fund our Virtual School!

June 24, 2020

FBB "Life in Lockdown" series: North West

June 24, 2020

Youth Voices: Mahnoor's Powerful Poem on Black Lives Matter

June 26, 2020

The half-way line. Can you help turbo-charge the FBB2020 challenge to reach our £20k target?

June 19, 2020

FBB Family flying out the blocks for week one of FBB2020

June 10, 2020

FBB in Isolation. A photo series by Elliot James Kennedy

June 10, 2020

Join the FBB2020 Challenge and support our Virtual School

June 9, 2020

FBB Virtual School - What have we learnt so far?

June 9, 2020

Remembering Freddie

June 5, 2020

Meet FBB's young volunteers giving back to the next generation

June 4, 2020

Daughters pay tribute to late father with incredible fundraiser for FBB

May 22, 2020

New football podcast launches and commits to supporting FBB!

May 20, 2020

Manchester United Star Nemanja Matic gives brilliant advice to FBB's young people in live interview

May 20, 2020

Football Fans Together campaign launched to support FBB & NHS

May 18, 2020

FBB Patron Smalling reflects on importance of opening up about emotions and mental health

October 29, 2024

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.

July 19, 2024

The English school system is failing black boys.

The Department for Education has released exclusions data for the 2022/23 academic year. Bashy has released his new album. But these two releases have more in common than you might think. Both paint the picture of a school system that is failing black boys.

May 1, 2024

The Power of Relationships to Support Absenteeism

Attendance is a huge challenge for schools. We've taken a look at the context, what the political parties are suggesting, and provided some examples of work we've done to support young people.

April 18, 2024

Football Beyond Borders and Pro Bono Economics: Investing in trusted adult relationships

Football Beyond Borders and Pro Bono Economics release report highlighting the economic and wellbeing benefits of a trusted adult relationship for young people at school.

March 4, 2024

FBB strongly opposes the Government's Trans Guidance for Schools

The Department for Education has released a consultation on their draft Trans guidance. FBB strongly opposes the guidance. 

Read the 2021-22 FBB Impact Report!

Our Impact Report contains a break down of our incredible young people's achievements last year. We are so proud of all that they've done. We hope you enjoy reading and watching their stories, learning more about our work and programme, the impact it has, our theory of change and methodological approach. If you want to learn more, get in touch at info@footballbeyondborders.org

April 28, 2023

Unapologetically Us Zine is Launched

The FBB Unapologetically Us curriculum module aims to give girls and non-binary young people a safe space to feel and process a full spectrum of emotions. This zine has been released to centre their stories and celebrate their brilliance.

December 16, 2022

The Football For Good Gameplan

Football Beyond Borders and Common Goal brought together the football industry to a summit in London to ask: what could football’s role be in solving some of society’s biggest social problems? The result is The Football For Good Gameplan.

November 30, 2022

Relationships can change the world

FBB was set up through the belief that football is one of the most powerful tools in the world to build relationships. Read about why we focus on developing them.

November 17, 2022

Let’s Create Our Own Legacy: Football For Good

The world is in flux. Governments are changing. Living standards are falling. Goalposts are shifting. In amongst all this, there’s a World Cup approaching. Let's ensure it leaves a legacy we can be proud of.

June 6, 2022

Join our challenge for the UEFA Women's Euros 2022!

This summer, the UEFA Women's Euros is taking place in England. As an FBB community, we want to run, walk or cycle the distance between all the host stadiums and raise money to support our girls programme. Find out how you can get involved.

March 3, 2022

Therapists in Tracksuits

How to engage our most vulnerable teenagers with early stage mental health support.

November 3, 2021

Bridging the Skills Gap in School

March 23, 2023

Football Black List 2022: Ciaran Baxendale

Football Beyond Borders Practitioner, Ciaran Baxendale, has been named on the Football Black List 2022

April 18, 2024

Football Beyond Borders and Pro Bono Economics: Investing in trusted adult relationships

Football Beyond Borders and Pro Bono Economics release report highlighting the economic and wellbeing benefits of a trusted adult relationship for young people at school.

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