AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust is delighted to announce the launch of the first Twinning Project delivery at Guys Marsh Prison.
From Tuesday 6 September, the Community Sports Trust will visit the prison weekly to work with 16 participants, with the aim of gaining two FA qualifications. The first is the Developing Leadership through Football award, followed by the Developing Leadership through Futsal Award.
Launched in October 2018 and supported by the UK’s leading clubs and footballing bodies, the Twinning Project aims to support prisoners whilst in custody and on release to help prepare them to find work outside of prison and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
Head of Community, Steve Cuss, who will tutor the sessions at the prison, spoke to afcb.co.uk ahead of the visit.
“The Twinning Project is a fantastic partnership which sees the local professional football clubs work with their local prison to support the educational rehabilitation of those who are close to release, helping to find a pathway back into society, using the power of football and education.
“The course provides leadership qualifications transferable into many different areas. We are pleased to be part of this initiative and to be working with Guys Marsh Prison and the Twinning project.”
