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BDF Academy
BDF Academy is a 12-week youth development programme in Newport that uses football to build confidence, leadership, and life skills among young people aged 13–19. Through weekly sessions, mentoring, and practical workshops, participants gain certificates in coaching, first aid, and volunteering. The project ends with a youth-led community festival celebrating their achievements and promoting positive change.
Young people aged 13–19 in Newport will benefit, gaining confidence, leadership, life skills, and certificates in coaching, first aid, and volunteering.
Targeting 70–80 youth participants.
70–80 young people per year.
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | Funding to run 12-week BDF Academy with football, mentoring, and youth training sessions | £10,000 | Flexible | Funds weekly sessions, mentoring, workshops, certificates & festival. |
Track attendance, gather feedback, assess skills, and review outcomes.
Partnering to provide coaching support, resources, and opportunities for young people to develop foo