<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community ]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:16:47 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The National Lottery provide the Foundation's Largest Ever Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation is delighted to announce that, thanks to players of The National Lottery, it has received a significant investment of £256,975 from The National Lottery's Reaching Communities Fund over the next three years. This funding will help the Foundation continue delivering vital programmes and support across the local community. This funding will not only secure the future of our Loneliness Prevention Project across Fylde but will also enable us to expand our reach,...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/the-national-lottery-provide-the-foundation-s-largest-ever-grant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e36032e58ee366ffadd69</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_8e655bcc80b94e99877a8f629c808479~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>community681</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brannigan set to leave AFC Fylde Community Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation can confirm that Chief Executive Officer, Chris Brannigan, will be leaving the organisation at the end of this month to take up a new professional opportunity.   Since joining the Foundation two years ago, Chris has overseen a period of significant growth and development. During his tenure, the charity has secured record levels of charitable income, strengthened its long-term sustainability through a range of multi-year funding partnerships, expanded its reach...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/chris-brannigan-set-to-leave-afc-fylde-community-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bb48a418318a8f7e0d9b4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5f27f1_cddcd646358d4189904d4d23b3964a37~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>community681</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Foundation's support was "a complete lifeline": 2025 Impact Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[For our 2025 Impact Report we offered our participants the opportunity to tell you the impact the Foundation's support has had on them. Meet Phil Ashworth, a 75-year-old Veteran who has been receiving support from the Foundation for over two and a half years. Watch Phil tell his story here! The Foundation is extremely proud of the support we offer to current and ex-servicemen through our Armed Forces programme. Lee Geraghty, our Armed Forces Co-ordinator, has been here for eight years and has...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/the-foundation-s-support-was-a-complete-lifeline-2025-impact-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4cf99fc74251ed3c26f26</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_d302d3da808540299799bd59945f822c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_889,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We welcome The Small Business Academy as a Friend of the Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation is delighted to announce The Small Business Academy as our latest Friend of the Foundation. The Small Business Academy have provided the Foundation with £1,000 worth of funding to become a 'Friend' and in return will receive perks and benefits as a token of our appreciation. We welcome local businesses to have a true impact on their community whilst also expanding their reach. For more information on our Friends of the Foundation programme, or how to become one,...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/we-welcome-the-small-business-academy-as-a-friend-of-the-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b541cc1bd63f263ff426a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_40a3c9a903894771943f684106e9a3f3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does our Armed Forces support impact people?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation offer a variety of support for Armed Forces Veterans and Kevin Williams, who served for over 35 years in Germany, very kindly opened up about how these different methods have helped him. Our Armed Forces Co-ordinator, Lee Geraghty, has organised four monthly group events, providing plenty of opportunities for people to get out of the house, socialise with like-minded people and keep both mentally and physically active. These groups vary from breakfast clubs at...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/how-does-our-armed-forces-support-impact-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695fb7c52c73755acafa01c4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:01:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_d413cbd0260e4441b5effd12772fa7a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation's 'The Silent Fundraiser 2026']]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation is proud to present 'The Silent Fundraiser 2026'. But what is it?   On Sunday, 22nd February, 20 external businessmen and women will be entering Kirkham Community Centre - the home of our Kirkham Companions session - with the aim of raising £40,000 between them, in complete silence.   Why silence? We wanted to highlight the difficulties older adults have to go through on a daily basis.   There are very few things guaranteed in life, but unfortunately, ageing is...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/afc-fylde-community-foundation-s-the-silent-fundraiser-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69270707e132343177f3a99a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_0e6bc4894ac94eb1bff6480d25ff7a92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_820,h_312,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Wants to Ensure Veterans "Don't Suffer"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former member of the Duke of Lancaster Regiment has joined AFC Fylde Community Foundation as our Armed Forces Employability Officer. As a result of recent funding we've received from BAE Systems Air  and CABWI , we have created the role to provide support for current or ex members of the Armed Forces, or their families back into employment, education or training. Matt's role will consist of providing current or ex-servicepeople and their families with support writing their CV, practicing...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/brand-new-armed-forces-employability-role</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900ef9df19af6e46ce0d403</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_b2d016edb2b14f0b82bc4874752d500c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Loneliness Prevention Project receives 'North West Football Awards' Nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[With great pleasure, we would like to bring your attention towards our Loneliness Prevention Project (LPP) for receiving a nomination for the 'Community Initiative of the Season' Award at the 'North West Football Awards'. Our LPP - funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and Card Factory Foundation - focuses on combatting social isolation and loneliness for older adults, primarily over the age of 65; through group sessions and / or one-to-one support. There are very few things...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/our-loneliness-prevention-project-receives-north-west-football-awards-nomination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69035b92338823f5fd9f8416</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_213a669cf8e64f5e8c760f5d427561b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Participants Rewarded with AFC Fylde Matchday Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AFC Fylde prepare to face Worksop Town on Saturday 11th October, our Champions participants will be in attendance as a reward for...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/champions-participants-rewarded-with-afc-fylde-matchday-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c3ea1ee93e0ea9a36df9e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_cd4b0019ee0f4845b6b2dca10dc10e2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_891,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent "wholeheartedly recommends" the Foundation's Holiday Camps]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation are delighted to share the touching feedback we received from the parent of two children who attend our...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/parent-wholeheartedly-recommends-the-foundation-s-holiday-camps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c41249883101175cff876b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_12d7ce54d28942958f6202ebe47be620~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fylde on Foot Fundraiser Takes Place This Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every passing day brings our 'Fylde on Foot' fundraiser closer and closer, and as a result of your continued generosity, we are already...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/fylde-on-foot-fundraiser-takes-place-this-sunday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c2770ac7d584616a3e15a6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_82ad7f99c4a649c2a2884fea32219fd9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_724,h_724,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foundation's 'Her Space' Programme Funded by Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation are delighted to announce that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has provided funding...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/foundation-s-her-space-programme-funded-by-office-of-the-police-and-crime-commissioner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c3e113e0f1c98e01b1448e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_46786435352f4f91bd9f726cd6db2b53~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Team Serving Your Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation is proud to present the team that will be serving your community. The 17 people you see here in these...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/our-team-serving-your-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b96faa4c40c4b0142be732</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_6b248a3f5dca44b0a3ae522e69658026~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation's Latest Impact Report Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation are delighted to announce the launch of our latest Impact Report. Our Annual Impact Report  showcases the...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/afc-fylde-community-foundation-s-latest-impact-report-launch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689d909f7fbeba54803ecbae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_db0deffd95c34f72a3670d25189e9504~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fylde on Foot' Fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation are taking big strides; presenting our 'Fylde on Foot' fundraiser. On Sunday 21st September, staff,...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/fylde-on-foot-fundraiser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6889d11f665918722a15c065</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_8190979b61c84cadb36a3830b1a7b8e1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAE Systems provide AFC Fylde Community Foundation with £105,000 funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[BAE Systems have provided AFC Fylde Community Foundation with £105,000 funding to continue supporting our Armed Forces programme.   The...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/bae-systems-provide-afc-fylde-community-foundation-with-105-000-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d251c2f3405a162b07ff9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_6784e733fdcb4311a69045ca8858bd1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends of the Foundation - what is it? Why are we doing it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation are proud to launch our new 'Friends of the Foundation' scheme. Last week, we unveiled Central Insurance...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/friends-of-the-foundation-what-is-it-why-are-we-doing-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6874be650be91a1929ea232e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_7a28516b0a6046349072c425ae596053~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Insurance become the first ever 'Friend of the Foundation']]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Fylde Community Foundation are delighted to announce Central Insurance as our first ever 'Friend of the Foundation'. 'Friends of the...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/central-insurance-become-the-first-ever-friend-of-the-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6863b19df2f431b5b2679d9c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_3096aea991f44d27b8a3c909ce969c5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New AFC Fylde Head Coach welcomes Linton Primary School to Mill Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, new AFC Fylde Head Coach, Craig Mahon, voluntarily welcomed Linton Primary School on their visit to Mill Farm. AFC...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/new-afc-fylde-head-coach-welcomes-linton-primary-school-to-mill-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6853dab1a3f6bfa22619e237</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_a76f03b635024517adedebe3f032a069~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heyhouses Girls defend The National League Trust Cup at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School represented AFC Fylde at Wembley as they successfully retained their National League...]]></description><link>https://afcfyldefoundation.wixsite.com/website/post/heyhouses-girls-defend-the-national-league-trust-cup-at-wembley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683eb485fef3898b4e7c5504</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d89f0_422382e041c249a79341e6f2517f065f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniel Gallagher</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>