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CHELTENHAM TOWN COMMUNITY TRUST Girls Football Programme – Expanding Access Across Gloucestershire
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Our Girls Football Programme delivers weekly football sessions for girls aged 6–14 in Cheltenham. Sessions focus on fun, skill development, teamwork and confidence. We aim to expand to more areas across Gloucestershire to reach more girls, particularly those with limited access to sport. Programme Vision: We aim to offer this programme for free to girls who need it most, providing a safe and inclusive environment where they can develop football skills, confidence and social connections.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Girls aged 6–14 in Gloucestershire, particularly those who face barriers to accessing sport, will gain confidence, skills and social connections.

  • Community

    The wider community benefits as girls engage in positive activities, build confidence, and develop social connections, contributing to safer, healthier, and more connected communities.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 35

    35 girls maximum per weekly session.

Geographic reach

  • England: Gloucestershire
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

50

50 unique girls via weekly sessions per year.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£4,000.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2026 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Increase participation of girls aged 6–14 in regular football sessions.

Improve confidence, teamwork and social skills through inclusive sport.

Provide free, accessible opportunities to girls who face financial or social barriers.

Project Activities

  • Deliver weekly football sessions led by FA-qualified, DBS enhanced coaches.

  • Run skill building, teamwork and confidence focused exercises.

  • Offer inclusive sessions for girls of all abilities.

  • Provide free access to ensure equity and reduce barriers.

  • Collaborate with community venues to expand programme reach.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
SERVICES Support with venue access and facilities to run sessions in new areas. 1 Flexible Enables delivery of sessions in more areas, reaching more girls.
MONEY Funding to cover coaching staff, equipment, and free access for participants. 4000 Flexible Ensures coaches, equipment and free participation for girls who need it most.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We collect data via attendance, surveys, coach observations and parents feedback to track engagement.