The work of Aberdeen FC’s Community Trust (AFCCT) will be celebrated at Pittodrie this weekend, with the second AFCCT day taking place to coincide with Aberdeen’s match against Dundee on Saturday (March 17).
The Red Army is being urged to support the cause with £1 from every match ticket being donated to AFCCT, helping the charity deliver health and wellbeing, social inclusion and educational programmes throughout Aberdeen City and Shire.
Over 600 tickets have been given to 37 schools and community groups who applied to win a seat at Saturday’s match to raise awareness of AFCCT.
Supporters heading to Pittodrie will notice an increased AFCCT presence before, during and after the match as the Trust spreads community spirit and a feel-good factor through various additional activities.
The Dons will mark the occasion by wearing AFCCT t-shirts to warm up before kick-off.
AFCCT was established as the official charity partner of the Club in 2014 with the aim of providing support and opportunity to change lives for the better throughout the North-east.
The charity engages with more than 17,000 participants each year across 60 programmes and initiatives, with volunteers from the organisation delivering more than 5,000 hours of free community support in their spare time.
Ally Prockter, Aberdeen FC Community Trust’s chief executive said: “Since we started out as a registered charity in 2014 we have been working hard to help communities across the North-east and reach even more participants of all ages and from different walks of life.
“Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, we’re holding another Aberdeen FC Community Trust Day to highlight the work of the charity to supporters and the wider community, to celebrate what AFCCT has achieved so far and of course to enjoy a great day out at Pittodrie.
“We’d like to thank the Club for its continued support, our dedicated staff and volunteers who go above and beyond to help others and we look forward to welcoming fans, old and new to show their support this Saturday.”
AFCCT works with North-east local authorities and organisations including Life Changes Trust, NHS Grampian, Sport Aberdeen, Police Scotland, Aberdeen Sports Village and other members of the Active Aberdeen Partnership.
Last year, AFCCT won Europe’s Best Community and Social Responsibility Programme Award for the Trust’s Dementia Friendly Programme at the European Club Association awards in Geneva.
Attracting more than 100 participants each week, AFCCT’s Dementia Friendly Programme includes activities designed to increase mobility and social inclusion, as well as reducing isolation and anxieties for those living with the illness.
Those interested in winning a free ticket to this weekend’s matched are invited to apply by contacting the ticket office: ticketoffice@afc.co.uk
To buy tickets and for more information please visit afc.co.uk/tickets