Poole Town Football Club proposes new sports venue in Creekmoor

Poole Town Football Club, which has supported thousands of local families in the past year through its Kids Initiative Community Interest Company (CIC), has big plans for the future.

The CIC exists to involve local children in the fun of football and provide support to those facing physical, emotional, or financial hardship.

This year alone, the Kids Initiative has already run approximately 200 free football coaching sessions for children aged five to 13. The Club runs hour-long classes at three venues a week, as well as providing free-of-charge coaching to schools. Bayside Academy in Turlin Moor recently benefited from a six-week long coaching course for a new team that the Kids Initiative helped set up, and Heatherlands Primary School was able to offer pupils access to an eight-week programme as part of an FA Pilot scheme.

Richard Gale, director and community officer at Poole Town Football Club, said: “Poole Town Football Club was founded in 1880 and has been a part of the fabric in Poole for over 140 years. We pride ourselves on playing an active role in our community and are proud to hold the FA’s Charter Standard Community Club designation.

“The power of football goes far beyond the sport. For children who are struggling, we provide a physical and mental outlet, and access to a group of trusted, supportive, caring individuals who they grow to listen to and learn from. It’s therefore important to us that we utilise every route possible to supporting individuals and groups in need.”