In focus: Shape Up
Shape Up is a weight management programme for men that has already seen some impressive results since launching in September 2022. Here we find out how Kevin, 64, has not just shed weight but also felt re-energised by taking part
How our Sensory Rooms can help kids
Arsenal supported Integrated Therapy and Education to provide a variety of specialised therapy sessions for families concerned about their child’s communication, language and learning. Here, Aysha tells us how sessions at Emirates Stadium helped her son, Louis
In focus: North London United
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out more about how Nyella has represented North London United, a football club for people with Down Syndrome, for a whole decade now
“We learned about consent”
Arsenal has helped to fund workshops by Let Me Know, an education charity that works with young people to prevent domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault. Akos, 17, from Islington, tells us about the workshop he attended
“Fencing has helped me as a footballer”
Arsenal has helped to fund Fence Club 43, a club that delivers fencing classes for children both at its club based in Islington and within schools across London. Club regular Hugo, aged 11, tells us about it
Arsenal at the Amputee World Cup
Arsenal helped Helder Silva, one of our longest-serving Arsenal Amputee footballers, represent England at the Amputee World Cup. Here’s how he and the Three Lions got on…
In focus: Crisis at Christmas
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out more about how our work with Crisis helps people taking their first steps out of homelessness enjoy Christmas
Caribbean history comes to life
Arsenal have helped Sweet Patootoe Arts, a non-profit arts organisation that creates historical and contemporary films and documentaries around black heritage, launch a new project with the help of Mildmay Community Centre. Mildmay centre manager Teena Phillips tells us about it…
In focus: Premier League Kicks
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out more about how Ben has taken his first steps towards a career in coaching
“I was always chasing a win”
Arsenal have helped the Mossbourne Federation buy a new rowing boat for its pupils. Dedicated rower Danny Shaw tells us how it helped his training and more
In focus: Islington Borough Under-11s
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out more about how ten-year-old Holly has grown in confidence on and off the pitch by playing for our district team Islington Borough
Helping children walk tall
Arsenal have helped Richard Cloudesley School buy an Innowalk, a device that helps children with special needs including cerebral palsy walk in an upright position. Here we find out from the school how the machine has benefitted pupils in a variety of ways
In focus: Sports Science & Coaching
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out how Samantha has used our Level 3 Sports Science & Coaching course as a springboard to an exciting career in sport
“I’m proud that I've changed”
This summer Arsenal helped Rathbone Amateur Boxing Club deliver sessions to get youngsters in Camden active, and aspiring boxing coach GP was proud to deliver those sessions. “I was of no benefit to the community when I was younger, butI’m proud that I've changed,” he reflects
In focus: Arsenal Bowls
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out how Arsenal Bowls helped 68-year-old Ben recover from major heart surgery and how the friends he made at the club helped him through the pandemic
“Yoga helps mentally and physically”
Arsenal have helped Islington’s MahaDevi Yoga Centre create a fund for families in need to either subsidise their sessions or to offer the first three classes for free. Emma, from Camden, tells us how it has helped her daughter Tyler
In focus: Football Plus
How Saoirse, 11, has grown as both a player and a person from taking part in the Premier League Football Plus programme with Arsenal in the Community
“We support people to rebuild lives”
The Arsenal Foundation has helped Shelter From The Storm give homeless people a safe space to sleep in. General manager Matt Conlon tells us how…
In focus: Employment support
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out how Riley, 17, from Islington, is gaining new skills and greater confidence from our Employability programmes
“We rely on the support of Londoners”
London’s Air Ambulance delivers rapid-response care to critically injured people in London. Outreach manager Rhiannon tells us how The Arsenal Foundation and Arsenal in the Community have helped to fund the charity and engage local youngsters with its work
In focus: Young Leaders
How Mayowa, 15, from Hackney enrolled on the Premier League Kicks Young Leaders programme, and discovered there was far more to Arsenal than he realised
“I insist on enjoying the time I have left”
David Williams, 37, has terminal brain cancer – but refuses to bow to it. Here he reveals how he enjoyed a very special day at Emirates Stadium last season through the Willow Foundation, and how Eddie Nketiah and a Gunners legend made him both laugh and cry…
In focus: Amputee Football
Over the course of the 2022/23 season we will hear from a wide range of local people who have benefitted from Arsenal in the Community projects. Here we find out more about how one very special project for amputees has helped Isaac enjoy football and taken his life in a new direction
Arsenal supporting foster carers
As part of a programme with Islington Council to support care-experienced young people, Arsenal in the Community is raising awareness of the need for foster carers across Islington. Foster carer Amanda tells us about the huge satisfaction she has experienced from helping children develop
“I’m very proud to represent Arsenal”
Jack is a 14-year-old from Islington who has enjoyed being part of the Community Programme Open Access drop-in sessions for half of his life – and he even gets to play for his favourite club
“To act as a mentor is a privilege”
Jamie is 23 and from north London. He has been an Arsenal Student, Gap Year Student and a Community Coach to complete the hat-trick! He tells us about his journey with the club
Helping girls with their mental health
Local mental health charity the Brandon Centre sends a psychotherapist to The Arsenal Hub one day a week for youngsters taking part in our Arsenal Girls Kicks programme. Pavlos Rossolymos, head of mental health at the Brandon Centre, tells us about it
“I couldn’t express my feelings”
Taylor is 14 and from Hackney. He has been part of our Advantage Mentoring Programme for six months and has taken huge strides in managing his emotions and forging new friendships
Great Ormond Street’s anniversary
The Arsenal Foundation helped to fund a new Lung Function Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), which was opened by Arsène Wenger in 2012. We hear from two people with close links to the unit as it celebrates the tenth anniversary of its renovation – including mum Juliet
“It was a very challenging time”
Arsenal’s emergency Covid fund helped the Margins Project at Union Chapel to support homeless people during the pandemic. Volunteer Archie Powell tells us about the charity’s work
Kicking on to a Positive Future
Kai is 20 and from Islington. He’s a participant from our social inclusion programmes Kicks/Positive Futures and wants to talk about his Arsenal journey
Helping children deal with grief
CARIS Bereavement Service works with children who have lost a loved one, a programme known as Rucksack. Counsellor Maire Hemmingway reveals how she helps children come to terms with loss
“I’m really lucky to be able to come here”
D’Eric, from Islington, is 11 years old and has been a participant on the Holiday and Estates Double Club programmes for more than two years. He reveals how Arsenal has helped him polish his football skills, further his education and make lots of new friends
Helping to feed those in need
Arsenal’s emergency Covid fund helped The ARC Centre to set up a local food bank for those struggling during the pandemic. The charity’s creative director Damien Brown tells us how it was converted from community centre to food hub
A big STEP on and off the pitch
The Arsenal Foundation has helped fund STEP Football, a local team for adults with learning disabilities. Patrick Murphy is a long-standing regular who now does more than just play football…
“She is an inspiration to everyone”
Mary is a 79-year-old participant in our Health programme. The free sessions delivered by Arsenal in the Community and Islington Council are part of our Active Spaces programme, which gives local residents the opportunity to exercise with guidance from a qualified fitness and group exercise instructor
Off the streets and on the ball
Street Child United is a charity that connects street children by hosting international sporting events. Sam and Liya, from Islington, both took part in the Street Child World Cup – with Arsenal’s help
