Wes Partington - Director

"As AFC Fylde Football Club's official charity partner, we enhance the lives of thousands of people every year helping them achieve their goals through a range of school, community and education projects. The Foundation is fortunate to have a passionate and dedicated team of staff that are committed to making a difference to the lives of local people."

Mick Whittle

Community Development Manager

Joining the Foundation in 2021, Mick has 7 years experience managing programmes at Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and Wigan Athletic Community Trust. Mick will now manage all community initiatives taking place for the Foundation.

Daniel Crofts

School Services Manager

Joining the Foundation in 2019, Dan has brought a wealth of experience to the Foundation's delivery team. Leading all of the Foundation's school provision, Dan is in charge of all day to day delivery sessions the organisation completes.

Linus Welsh

Media & Communications Lead

Holding a degree in Media Production, Linus joined the Foundation in 2016 and takes care of all media related work for the organisation including social, graphic design, photography, videography, press and anything in between.

Chris McNally

Extended Services Lead

Joining the Foundation in 2015, Chris leads the organisations Extended Services Team. Offering support to a wide variety of people within our local community, around the areas of Employment, Education, Training, Budgeting and Health and Wellbeing.

Lee Geraghty

Community Sports Coach

After spending 22 years in the British Army, Lee joined the Foundation in 2019. Using his passion for sport and his armed-forces career, Lee now runs all of the Foundation's veterans programmes and is there to support all veterans in the community.

Jackie Heyworth

Loneliness Prevention Co-Ordinator

Joining the Foundation in 2021, Jackie is running the organisations Loneliness Prevention Project. With a wealth of experience In counselling and link & support work. Working with a range of clients including: mental health, homelessness & domestic abuse.

Dave Lean

Transformational Coach

Joining the Foundation in 2019, Dave is part of the organisations growing Extended Services Team. On hand in the local community to offer support around the areas of Employment, Education, Training, Budgeting and Health and Wellbeing.

Stanley Wharton

Transformational Coach

Joining the Foundation in 2017, Stan is part of the organisations growing Extended Services Team. On hand in the local community to offer support around the areas of Employment, Education, Training, Budgeting and Health and Wellbeing.

Alex Hilton-Slee

Transformational Coach

Joining the Foundation in September 2021 with a background of coaching a variety of sports from his time at University, Alex hopes to support as many people as possible through his new role as Transformational Coach at the Foundation.

Scott Harries

Divert Youth Project Co-ordinator

Working previously in a local Primary School, Scott has a wealth of experience working in school/ educational settings. Working for the Foundation since 2018, Scott is part of the organisations large operation in delivering curriculum Physical Education across the Fylde Coast.

Dan Monckton

Senior School Sports Coach

After working for multiple years in the local community delivering sport and curriculum PE, Dan joined the organisation at the beginning of 2019 and has brought a wide range of skills and expertise to the Foundation's delivery team and school provision.

Heidi Hamshere

Disability Inclusion Officer

Specialising in the delivery of Disability and Inclusion groups, Heidi has brought a fantastic range of knowledge and skills to the organisation, allowing the Foundation to set up multiple disability focused groups and sessions throughout Fylde.

Aaran Smith

School Sports and Cohesion Coach

Joining the Foundation in September 2021, Aaran has taken the role of School Sports and Cohesion Coach. With his experience and vast range of skills, Aaran will be a key part of the Foundation's school sports delivery moving forward.

George Kneen-Cookson

School Sports and Cohesion Coach

With a background in multiple sports and activities, George was a great addition to the Foundation team in 2019. Delivering a range of sessions and activities throughout Fylde, George is a key member of the organisations sports coaching team.

Paul Armitage

Bikeability Trainer

Joining the Foundation in 2017, Paul executes the Foundation's popular Bikeability programme. Delivering in local Primary Schools, Paul has a wealth of experience in ensuring the children can complete the course, safely and happily!

Gemma Scowcroft

Kickstart - Media Officer

Joining the Foundation team in 2021, Gemma Scowcroft has taken the role of Media Officer through the government Kickstart Scheme.

Ryan Faulkner

Kickstart - Community Sports Activator

Joining the Foundation team in 2021, Ryan Faulkner has taken the role of Community Sport Activator through the government Kickstart Scheme.

Madison Hadley

Kickstart - Community Sports Activator

Joining the Foundation team in 2021, Madison Hadley has taken the role of Community Sport Activator through the government Kickstart Scheme.

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 3 hours ago

🎉Our #PanAbility Football Sessions are back tomorrow! Running every Friday, sessions are open to those aged 6 years and above living with a disability. ⚽️ Sessions offer the chance to take part in football training and multi-sport activities, build skills and form friendships! https://t.co/sradywK4KZ

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AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 1 day ago

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AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 1 day ago

💬The Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of our #VeteransSupport Group. Sessions are open to anybody due to leave the #ArmedForces, and will be taking place Monday and Thursday at Weeton Barracks. 📩for more info, email lee.geraghty@afcfylde.co.uk https://t.co/UGDrnhulBl

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 3 days ago

COMPETITION! WIN two tickets to @afc_fylde's next home fixture on Saturday, 22nd January! To enter: - follow us - tag a friend - like this post - share to your story for extra entries! Winner announced 21st Jan at 3pm - good luck! https://t.co/qbPEEtFlOg

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AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 6 days ago

WALKING FOOTBALL AFC Fylde Community Foundation are excited to announce that we are launching our very own walking football team! Sessions begin on 26th January for all abilities. For more information, please send us a message or email Michael.whittle@afcfylde.co.uk https://t.co/JT67yNKayN

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