Morecambe FC Community Sports

Description

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

We deliver a programme of activities for veterans, we are a part of the district's Armed Forces Covenant partnership, currently hold the bronze award for the Employer Recognition Scheme and are working towards the silver award along with the football club who has also signed the AFC. We also:

  • Support Reservists by offering them additional days of annual leave (paid or unpaid) in order to carry out their duties.
  • Offer work placements, insight days, mentoring schemes and or guaranteed interviews schemes to serving or veterans seeking employment.
  • Provide and or promote training, such as e-learning, for staff in the Armed Forces community.
  • Promote the Armed Forces Covenant, the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and our support for the Armed Forces Community to our staff, customers / services users, supply chains and the wider public.
  • Promote or support Armed Forces events, such as Armed Forces Day / Week, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance activities.
  • Signpost members of the Armed Forces Community to available support, for example Cobseo, Veterans gateway.
  • Run, facilitate or promote support networks for veterans and other members of the Armed Forces Community.
  • Develop relationships and work collaboratively with other organisations supporting the Covenant and the Armed Forces Community in our locality / region.

About us

We are the dependant charitable arm of Morecambe Football Club our vision is to have a positive impact on our communities by creating a healthier and more connected Morecambe through the power of sport, health, education, and inclusion.

Our priorities are:

HEALTH & WELLBEING

To encourage and support people to lead an active, healthy lifestyle and address health inequalities.

To improve levels of mental health and wellbeing by developing and delivering initiatives to help support change.

SOCIAL INCLUSION

Create safe and friendly environments for people to participate in our programmes.

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

To provide individuals with opportunities to develop through upskilling, mentoring and empowerment.

Diverting adults and young people from the risk of crime, offending, and reoffending.