WE SUPPORT PEOPLE TO LEARN AND ACHIEVE
Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, develop their skills and achieve their potential.
At AFC Wimbledon Foundation, we use the power of football, education and community to help people take their next step.
For some people, that might mean getting back into education. For others, it could be gaining their first work experience, developing new skills, building confidence or discovering something they didn't know they could achieve.
We meet people where they are and create opportunities that help them move forward.
WE CREATE PATHWAYS INTO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
For young people, knowing what comes next isn't always easy.
We provide opportunities to explore education, employment and training, helping young people develop the skills, experience and confidence they need to take their next step.
During 2025/26, 25 young people gained work experience through the Foundation, giving them an opportunity to experience the workplace and develop their understanding of employment.
We also supported 118 young people through further education opportunities, helping them stay engaged with learning and think about their future.
WE HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP SKILLS FOR LIFE
Learning isn't just about qualifications.
Our programmes help people develop practical skills, confidence and the ability to make positive choices for themselves.
Young people take part in leadership, personal development, mentoring and life-skills programmes, covering areas such as goal setting, career planning, financial literacy and wellbeing.
Through our Kicks and HAF programmes, we also use workshops and activities to explore subjects including kindness, empathy, respect and inclusion.
Because the skills people develop today can shape the opportunities they have tomorrow.
WE HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED AT SCHOOL
We work alongside schools to support children and young people to engage with learning and develop positive attitudes towards education.
Our targeted interventions use sport and activity to engage children around areas including PSHE, literacy and numeracy.
During 2025/26, we delivered 71 targeted intervention sessions in primary schools, creating additional opportunities for children to learn, participate and develop.
We also work with schools through football programmes, mentoring, enrichment activities, tournaments and festivals.
WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Sometimes the most valuable learning happens outside the classroom.
We create opportunities for young people to experience new places, meet new people and try things they may not otherwise have had the chance to do.
Our mentees have enjoyed experiences including a trip to see The Lion King, AFC Wimbledon matchdays and an England theatre trip.
These experiences can broaden horizons, build confidence and help young people see possibilities beyond what they already know.
WE HELP PEOPLE TAKE THEIR NEXT STEP
We don't believe achievement looks the same for everyone.
It might be securing a job, returning to education, completing a programme, gaining a new qualification, speaking up for the first time or simply having the confidence to try something new.
Our role is to create the opportunity, provide the support and help people take their next step.
Because when people have the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve, they can build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
That's why we support people to learn and achieve.
Because everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
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