Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Review 2019/20 1 Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Contents CLICK HERE 2 Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Welcome from the Chairman The 2019/20 season has been like no other. to stray outside of their remit and who have This year we have achieved: Everyone on the planet has been impacted been steadfast in finding ways to shine a light in some way by the Coronavirus outbreak. on thousands of lives during this incredibly As I write this now, we end the season in a difficult time. very different world from the one in which we started. I must also take this opportunity to recognise the work of the Foundation pre-Covid-19. We During this time my thoughts are with the were on target for another year of expansion 18,989 48% 1,382 5,079 young people around the world whose lives have and growth; the aim was to continue working Total participants across Female participants External charities Premier League Primary been turned upside down. For this generation it with our existing projects whilst also developing all schools and projects supported Stars participants can often already be a difficult world to navigate, new and exciting partnerships that allow us to without the added uncertainty, restrictions, break new ground in the sports charity sector. and in many cases heartbreak that has been I am more than confident that we will continue borne from the pandemic. pushing these boundaries in 2020/21. As a Foundation we have had to adapt and As we look to start the new season, the aim innovate in unfamiliar and unusual circumstances. for the Foundation is the same as that of the However, as a part of the world’s largest football first team. We must keep engaging youth, keep club, we will never stand still. I’m incredibly proud delivering exciting projects and importantly 2,595 £3.35m 779 £173,773 of how the Foundation and club have been there keep pushing ahead to be the biggest football Female development Joint Covid-19 Inclusive Reds Profit raised from for young people, key workers and fans, not just Foundation in the world. Things may have players contribution with MUFC participants matchday lottery around Greater Manchester but across the globe. changed beyond recognition in the last 12 From the thousands of donations of Manchester months but now it’s our chance to reach out United activity and care packages, to interactive with both hands and continue helping those lessons and online coaching sessions, food who need us most. From the shadows of Old deliveries and charitable donations through Trafford to every corner of the planet, we are our Supporters’ Clubs, we have made every one club United. effort to stay engaged, keep inspiring and most importantly, remain united. 4.2m 204 82,000+ 1,755 My thanks as always goes to the staff who Followers on social media Player engagements People impacted by our Street Reds participants Richard Arnold Covid-19 response have made this possible. There are many who Manchester United Managing Director and have worked increasing hours, who have had Chair of Manchester United Foundation 3 The children can see what it would be like to be a professional footballer. It’s such a different experience, and shows what a professional sport is. To see the players that they see on TV and to get as close as they have done, even I’m a bit star-struck. It’s been brilliant; they have been very inspired. Anthony Harris, headteacher, Sunnybank Primary School Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 programmes Manchester United Foundation uses football and the inspiration of Manchester United to deliver bespoke programmes to support the learning, life skills and wellbeing of young people in educational settings from primary school to further education and beyond. 5 Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Partner primary schools In line with the national curriculum the Foundation provides its partner primary schools with a bespoke high quality complementary education service that enhances the wellbeing and life skills of children aged 5-11. 5,079 Participants engaged This year we have worked with 23 partner primary schools across Greater Manchester on a weekly basis, including Kingfisher Special School, which has entered its fifth year as a partner. Staff have delivered curriculum support in physical programmes education to 82 teachers across our partner primary schools with 14 teachers completing the FA Primary 2,149 Teachers qualification. Sessions delivered Educational Partner schools have also accessed our cross-curricular Case study programmes, which focus on healthy eating, disability Ewan is a pupil at Kingfisher Special Ewan’s learning and awareness and enterprise skills. During this year we had School and has been taking part in Rebound over 40 pupils from Trafford and Manchester schools Therapy, using a trampoline to improve his development have complete our Leadership Academy programme. lower body mobility, which will help with benefitted but also his his digestive system, organs, strength and balance. Ewan’s core strength has improved wellbeing has improved Also this year massively; when he first used the trampoline as he is happy and highly he couldn’t sit up unaided but he now actively engages his core muscles when motivated, whilst he has sitting up independently. also developed physically in his stamina, balance CLICK HERE and flexibility. Ewan’s teacher 6 Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Partner secondary schools This year we have increased our high school partnerships from 22 to 25 within nine out of ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. This includes additional partnerships with three special educational needs (SEN) facilities. 7,021 5,311 Participants engaged Sessions delivered Full-time partnership officers are based in high schools in targeted areas delivering educational and pastoral programmes and interventions. Our aim is to raise the aspirations of students and provide them with the tools and skills they require to help them reach their goals. programmes Working in partnership with high schools, we 46 look to build long-lasting relationships that reach Qualifications achieved out into communities and provide a constant, Educational positive and reliable presence. Highlight Pupils at MEA Central were surprised I’m studying Spanish in January when Manchester United goalkeepers Sergio Romero and Lee as I know how helpful Grant, and defender Eric Bailly took on it can be to communicate the role of Spanish teachers for a group CLICK of year nine language students. in another language. It’s HERE Also this year vitally important for these Native Spanish speaker Romero joined Bailly and Grant, who have learned students to do the same Spanish to support their football careers, for any future careers to take part in a dictation exercise and read aloud sentences in English to be and opportunities. translated into written Spanish. The students also delighted in a Q&A with Lee Grant the players, many of whom impressively asked their questions in Spanish. 7 Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Further education Using the medium of Manchester United our staff deliver high quality and innovative qualifications to enhance students’ pathways into further and higher education and ultimately help them to pursue careers in the sport industry. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship BTEC in partnership with MEA Sixth Form programmes The BTEC aims to increase the employability and life skills of students and support their progression to further education, training or employment. The Foundation provides workshops with an insight into the Educational Case study business operations of the football club, giving real-life case studies to support 25 2 Charlotte is currently studying Physical Participants engaged Sessions per week with The advice I would give to Education at University Campus of Football the overall learning experience. a Foundation coach anyone else would be to Business (UCFB) with hopes of becoming During 2019/20 we also facilitated links with a PE teacher. Charlotte had been a student listen your coaches and tutors a range of external partners, including EY, at a Foundation partner high school before as they’re looking out for you. the NHS and the Prince’s Trust, to enhance taking part in the Volunteer Ninety Nine If you want to go into a career the opportunities and journey of students programme and studying the BTEC in football you have the chance whilst studying at MEA Sixth Form. programme at Eccles. to learn from one of the biggest Through her interactions with the sporting organisations in the Foundation and her own experiences world, so make the most of Charlotte decided she wanted to pursue higher education and a career in sport. that opportunity. Charlotte 8 Manchester United Foundation Season Review 19/20 Further education BTEC Sport in partnership with Eccles Sixth Qualifications achieved Form College The BTEC course is an exciting partnership between the Foundation and Eccles Sixth Form College, which offers students aged 16-18 the opportunity to develop football and leadership skills. Students take part in competitive football fixtures alongside their studies and develop their skills in training 157 133 Participants engaged Qualifications achieved sessions run by Foundation coaches. programmes Participants study a wide variety of topics including sports coaching, performance analysis, anatomy and physiology, sports massage, and sports leadership to ensure Educational they have the knowledge and skills to progress in this competitive industry. The Foundation helps many young people, so it’s always a pleasure to Highlight come and play some football with them, speak with them and tell In January Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata visited Eccles Sixth Form College them that once I was one of them, to join a coaching session and offer advice to trying to be a football player but the students.