Club launches foundation at Horsfall Stadium, focusing on community sport, education, and partnerships.
Bradford (Park Avenue) wants to help its community. They will focus on sport and education. It will also involve collaborations. Tom McStravick spoke about the club’s future. He wants strong relationships at the club.
The club embraces new, valuable partnerships. They aim to move forward together. The foundation is key to their community work. Mathew Everett shared the foundation’s goals. It promotes health and helps social welfare. It also empowers young people.
The goal is to give back to the community. They will work with volunteers and groups. It aims to meet needs and create change. Andy Cooper talked about the university program. Students from Bradford University now help.
They aid warm-ups and physical training. This program also generates income. Cooper finds the community outreach special. Avenue scholars shared their club experiences. Onyieke Nimely learns more than just football. Joe Bingham-Carroll gains more confidence.
Coaching helps them handle a professional setting. Both scholars are going to university. They will attend Liverpool and Leeds. This shows the club’s academic support. Andy McVeigh discussed art’s community impact.
Art makes people feel better, he stated. He believes everyone has creativity inside. He suggested ways to engage people locally. John Helm closed the speeches. He hopes they nurture young players.
Helm recalled Avenue’s 1948 Cup win. He said the club is his spiritual home. Guests then networked with refreshments. The foundation was once the Horsfall Trust. It strives for community welfare. It aligns with Bradford’s 2025 culture goals. The event showed partnership potential.