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

Senior Physical Activity Officer

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.

Scott Harries

Senior Physical Activity Officer

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 Community 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

Community Sports Coach

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.

George Kneen-Cookson

Community Sports 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 Co-Ordinator

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!

Mick Ellis

Community Mini-Bus Driver

Joining the Foundation in early 2018, Mick is most commonly found behind the wheel of our community mini-bus, offering transport and assistance to people within our community who may be trying to attend a local programme we are running.

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 2 hours ago

ANOTHER DAY, MORE CERTIFICATES! Congratulations to our KSM certificate winners for being fantastic additions to today's activity camp! https://t.co/qyWEfFRXFu

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 3 days ago

REMINDER | It may be the summer holidays, but our Football Development Centres are still running as usual! ⚽️🧤 Both goalkeeping and outfield specific sessions available as individual or block bookings! Book your place here ➡️ https://t.co/9KOmhxBZ6l https://t.co/5awIXZIA9u

AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 6 days ago

KIRKHAM ST MICHAELS ACTIVITY CAMP! 😃 Meet your Week 1 Camper of the Week, Jack Dunkley! 🏆 https://t.co/Lp0IOvIblO

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AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 6 days ago

RT @SportFylde: Congratulations @afcfct on the extended funding for the veterans programme and looking forward to supporting your delivery…

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AFC Fylde Foundation @afcfct 6 days ago

NEWS | Foundation rewarded with additional two years of funding for local veterans. 🎖 See full story here ➡️ https://t.co/hjojbEnnHD Supported by @VeteransFdn. 🤝 https://t.co/X9S2PBMx3T

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