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 12 hours ago

KIRKHAM ACTIVITY CAMP🕷🕸 Very soon our exciting half-term activity camp opens, starting from Monday 25th - Friday 29th October! The camp is open to all girls and boys aged 6-12 years and booking is required to participate. Book your place here➡https://t.co/jrei8ehf4Z https://t.co/AzlXnBpjJW

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 12 hours ago

Thanks for hosting, great to see so many familiar faces and even meet some new ones! 🤝 https://t.co/poVW26gmiY

1 2

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 16 hours ago

BBO EXPLAINED 💭 Want to meet our Extended Services team and find out how we can support you back into employment or education? Come and meet the team at tomorrow's @AFCFylde home fixture, we will be outside saying hello and seeing how we can support you! 🤝 https://t.co/tnGY5RTGiN

1 5

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 1 day ago

Kirkham Companions | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Visit!☕ Our Kirkham Companions group at the community centre welcomed Laura Dewhurst and Robyn Morris, local Community Fire Safety Advisors from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service! See you next week, companions!👋 https://t.co/XzINUa0GSs

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 1 day ago

🗣🗣🗣 "I feel more motivated after every meeting!" https://t.co/zuePAJ4Nje