Community News
FC United of Manchester is a community football club based in Moston, North Manchester. We have a principled commitment to be of benefit to our local community and to work with everyone in the community through an inclusive ethos that resonates with our membership. We are passionate and understanding of the wider role that football clubs can play in assisting communities local to them. Our community programme is varied and not exclusive to football or sport - ‘we do things differently’ and our community programme is evidence of this. FC United - Football & Community United.
Reflecting on Big Coat Day – 23 organisations supported!
Big Coat Day has been a regular, and hugely popular, feature of the club’s community work since 2005 and down the years the club has worked with a number of charities to help those most in need in the Manchester area. The annual initiative collects spare warm clothing, toiletries and other items so that it can be distributed to those who need it most – across the City and further afield.
FC United Launch Wildcats!
Are you looking for a fun way for girls 5-11 to get involved with football? Then look no further! Weetabix Wildcats is the place to be, everyone is super awesome; from the friends you’ll meet to The FA qualified coaches and volunteers who deliver the sessions.
FC United of Manchester are once again supporting White Ribbon UK to end violence against women
FC United of Manchester are once again supporting the White Ribbon UK to end violence against women. The White Ribbon Promise is “I promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women and girls.” FC United of Manchester General Manager, Danny Davis said, “I have always been supportive of initiatives such as White Ribbon, I have two wonderful daughters, a sister, mum and wife."
Latest staff member takes part in “What’s my job?”
This week our Operations Coordinator Nigel Brookes was the latest member of staff to take part in “What’s my Job?”. The initiative is a careers programme run by the North Manchester Business Network, a group of employers committed to supporting communities and organisations in North Manchester, the aim of which is to expose pupils to a diverse range of workplaces which will help improve social mobility.
Big Coat Day 2023 at FC United
FC United will once again be doing its bit to help those in need, in and around Greater Manchester, this winter through its annual Big Coat Day event on Saturday 4th November 2023.
Junior United Football Funday
Make sure you get to Broadhurst Park early this Saturday (23rd Sept) to make the most of a whole raft of activities planned pre-match as part of our Junior United Football Funday.
Pan-Disability Football Back at Broadhurst Park
FC United are delighted to announce that a partnership with Manchester FA has created the opportunity to bring Pan-Disability Football back to Broadhurst Park.
FC United Partners with The British Red Cross
FC United are pleased to be hosting a project centered around football that will work with young men being provided asylum in Manchester.
Mental Health Awareness Week
FC United of Manchester are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 19th May). Read about all the exciting activities lined up across the week.