Altrincham FC v Sutton United Saturday 14th December 2024

Match Day birthday party

Effia is celebrating her 10th birthday, and what better way to mark the occasion than cheering on her beloved Altrincham FC! A dedicated fan, Effia rarely misses a game, whether home or away, attending with her mum, dad, little brother, Grandad, Uncle John, Uncle George, and many others.

Her passion for Altrincham started early—her first match was at just 3 months old, where she watched a 2-2 draw against Forest Green. Effia now channels her love for football on the pitch as a player for Broadheath Central Under 11 Lionesses, excelling as an attacking winger. Many of her teammates are here today, joining in the celebrations!

Her favourite Altrincham player is Justin Amaluzor, and she dreams of playing like him and Reddin one day. Happy Birthday, Effia—have a fantastic day!

Freekicks foundation Mascot

Our Freekicks Foundation Mascot today is Bethan.

Bethan attends Cloverlea Primary school and has been a regular at the girls’ football after school club for a number of years, her enthusiasm for the game shining through even on the coldest and wettest evenings! She loves AFC holiday clubs and summer camps, enjoying making new friends through football. Recently, Bethan has joined AFC U10s for training and is enjoying the chance to play organised, competitive matches. A big shout out to Ryan and the Wildcats girls for making her feel so welcome!

Saturday 16th November Altrincham FC V Southend United

Match Day PArty

Paolo is celebrating his 9th birthday. He plays as a goalkeeper for Altrincham Juniors Under 9's Tornadoes and loves watching Altrincham FC play. When he's not playing or watching football, he loves gaming, playing drums and hanging out with his friends.

MatchDAY charity

We would like to tank Trafford Veterans for their support in providing Standard bearers, corps of drums and a bugler to ensure we remember the fallen for our Designated Remembrance Day Fixture.

Trafford Veterans was set up in 2015 to provide peer support and outreach in the Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. We run a number of activities and encourage people to share their hobbies and skills to form new projects and groups.

 Working in partnership with Sale United FC, we are establishing a hub in Trafford that will be used as a place of support for the veterans and emergency service community. It is close to good transport links, so that people can easily drop in for advice, activities or just for some company, have a chat and a cup of tea and be with like-minded people

 Contact Us

Call: Claire Wright on 07947865500

Email: info@traffordveterans.org

Flag wavers

Our flag wavers today come from Timperley U10 Hawks. Thankyou for supporting us today and we hope you have a great time.

Exciting New Initiative For Matchdays for Visually Impaired & Neurodiverse Supporters

Altrincham FC Community Sports are continuing their commitment to ensure football is inclusive for all with the launch of additional accessibility provisions on match days. The launch of both commentary and sensory bags is the latest provision that we are able to provide using the funding from Joseph’s Challenge - No Limits.

The real time audio commentary is available at all home games, which will further enhance the match day experience of blind and partially sighted supporters. The coverage is provided by Radio Robins and can be accessed around the whole ground via the specialized headsets.  

The sensory bags and items free of charge for neurodiverse supporters. The aim is to improve the matchday experience for supporters with neurodivergence and to ensure that football is inclusive for all. Sensory items can help neurodivergence supporters to self-regulate and focus. 

The packs include an Altrincham FC branded drawstring bag, earplugs, a teddy bear, fidget trax, crayons, and an activity pack. Additionally, there will be individual items available for older supporters. These are: Earplugs, Altrincham FC Stress Ball, Altrincham FC sunglasses. 

Both of these items  will be available to reserve prior to match-day by emailing: alex.heywood@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk 

 Alty Ability Officer Alex Heywood is delighted to launch this new initiative:

“The launch of both the headsets and sensory items is an exciting time for both the football club and Altrincham FC Community sports. It will positively change the experience for many supporters on matchday and will enhance the value that the club is inclusive for all. “

First Lego League

As part of our exciting new inclusion programme, we are delighted to launch our First Lego League Explore.

FIRST LEGO League Explore is a non-competitive robotics program designed for children ages six to nine. It is one of the programs established by FIRST. FIRST LEGO League Explore follows the same theme given to the FIRST LEGO League Challenge.

The class is free to attend, for further details please email our Alty Ability Manager Alex on alex.heywood@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk or to book a place please click on the link below.

https://afc-csc.hivelink.co.uk/306/

Saturday 19th October 2024 Altrincham FC V Gateshead

Match Day Party

A very warm welcome to our Matchday Birthday Party Boy today who is Tom.

Tom is really excited to be able to celebrate turning 10 today with his friends/team mates! Tom loves everything related to football and is a big Altrincham and Manchester United fan. He’s currently recovering from an injury and working hard to get back to football next season. He’s keeping everything crossed for a Altrincham win today! 

 Free Kicks Foundation Mascot

Our Free Kicks Foundation Mascot today is Esme.

Esme is a keen footballer playing for Park Road school in the higher age group.  She also enjoys dance and gymnastics classes.  Always smiling and happy to help at school best big sister to Ella-mai

Match Day Collection

We are raising funds to support the Altrincham FC Women’s team for the 2024/2025 season.

This season, we made the decision to not charge playing fees for the players to ensure the club mirrored the playing offer at clubs playing at the same level.

Any support today will go towards the costs of hiring facilities for training and playing aswell as ensuring the players have the equipment necessary for the season.

In 2021 Altrincham FC Ladies changed their name to Altrincham FC Women supported by Altrincham FC Community Sports. The women’s team currently competes in the Cheshire Women’s Premier Division.

Over the next few seasons, the club is aiming for promotion while continuing the development of its Player Pathway to provide young players with an opportunity to progress through the teams and establish themselves in the First Team.

Fixtures are on Sunday afternoons and the team currently train twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Spectators are welcome to all games.

Matchday Flag Wavers

Our Matchday Flag Wavers for todays game come from UNICORN ATHLETIC CYCLONES U11.

Altrincham & Sale Chamber Of Commerce Not For Profit Organisation of Year

On Friday 11th October, Community Manager Simon Dow along with Trustee Grahame Rowley & Altrincham FC CEO Sam Mackenzie & Co Chairman Bill Waterson attended the annual Business awards for Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce.

It was a wonderful night, highlighting the amazing work the chamber do in supporting the thriving business sector in Altrincham & Sale.

To make the evening even more memorable, we were delighted to win the award for Not for Profit Organisation of the year, the first time the charity has received this fantastic award.

Community Manager Simon Dow was absolutely delighted to receive the award, commenting “We are so proud of the work we do in supporting Children, young people & adults in Altrincham & South Trafford, and to receive this recognition from the very people we support is amazing. With the 10th Anniversary approaching of the opening of the Community Sports Hall and the integral part it has played in how much the Community Sports Charity has grown.”

To make the evening even more special, Altrincham FC were Highly Commended in the Member of the year award, which highlights the importance both Altrincham FC & Altrincham FC Community Sports to Altrincham.

Altrincham FC v Boston United Saturday 21st September 2024

Match Day Parties

Thomas is 8 years old, he loves football & supports Manchester United & Altrincham FC! Thomas has recently started playing football for Brooklands Dragons every Sunday morning!

He is also a keen singer and dancer which he does every Saturday at Stagecoach Performing Arts!

 Abel Darroch Aged 8 Loves football, kickboxing (currently working towards his brown belt), playing Fortnite with his mates (most of which will be attending the party). Abel is also about to embark in the world of stock car racing, hoping to compete in racing meets around the country.

Abel supports Manchester United and Altrincham FC.  Abel is a fantastic kid and an amazing big brother to his younger sister (Delilah). Abel makes us so very proud every day.

Freekicks Foundation Mascot

We are delighted to introduce our Free Kicks Foundation mascot for todays game.

My name is Bobby Mawson-Eccles and I am 11 years old.

I am really excited to be a mascot today for Altrincham FC.

I love football and I currently play for Sandbach Utd under 12s.  I have been to watch a few games here at Altrincham along with my dad and Grandad.

My Grandad Mike Eccles used to play for Altrincham FC back in 1960’s so it will be a privilege to walk out on the pitch he played on all those years ago.

Hope you all enjoy the game today.

Thank you

Bobby

Flag Wavers

We are delighted to welcome Timperley U7’s to today’s game, who will be our flag wavers.

Thank you for attending today and supporting Alty!

Altrincham FC v Ebbsfleet United - Saturday 7th September

Match Day Birthday Party

Joshua is celebrating his 6th birthday.

He supports Manchester United and Altrincham. His favourite players are Alex Newby, Ethan Ross and Justin Amaluzor (who he calls Am-a-winner!)

Austin is celebrating his 7th birthday.

He supports Manchester United, and his favourite football player is Ronaldo.

They both attend Forest Prep School in Timperley and are very excited to be having their party today.

Match Match Day Charity

We have two amazing charities with us for today’s game.

Fortalice is a domestic abuse charity, that supports women, men, families, children and young people who have been affected by domestic violence. They operate multiple refuges, offering safety and new beginnings for many.

Be The Change Youth Project provides young people with a safe environment where they can grow, learn, and engage in meaningful activities. They offer a wide range of programmes from sports to arts, and crucial life guidance through their knife crime prevention and mentoring efforts.

Altrincham FC v Woking - Saturday 10th September

Official Mascot

Noah Russell is a Football obsessed 11 year old, and has been coming to Altrincham games for 2 years and his favourite player is Regan Linney.

As well as playing football, Noah enjoys playing golf with his Dad and older Brother Oliver.

Match Day Charity

Homeless Project Manchester looks after the homeless on our streets and also helps families in temporary accommodation and food banks plus many more.

Please support the wonderful work they do to support the homeless in Manchester.

J. Davidson's To extend and increase AFC Community Sports Sponsorship

Altrincham FC Community Sports are delighted to announce that current sponsors J. Davidson Scrap Metal Processors are not just continuing their support for next season but increasing the support significantly to support existing programmes and some new & exciting programmes detailed below that will have a significant and positive impact on the local community.

 The new areas that the sponsorship will cover are:

• New youth engagement programme to support children & young people in Broomwood with physical activity sessions, Workshops to raise awareness on the danger of alcohol abuse & illegal drug use along with education on the consequences of crime & ASB. This programme will be in partnership with Trafford Council, Trafford Youth Service, Aim 4 Hope, Access Sports & Timperley Boxing Club.

• A new holiday club for children eligible for free school meals that will be ran from Broomwood Primary School. The sessions will provide fun physical activity sessions along with a nutritious lunch and snacks for the children and will run everyday in the February, Whit & October school holidays.

• A new hardship fund to ensure that families who are experiencing financial hardship can still access our Alty Mini Kickers Programmes, Duke of Edinburgh programme & any other community programmes.

J. Davidson’s & Altrincham FC Community Sports are passionate about supporting families during the extremely challenging cost of living crisis and the financial support provided through their sponsorship will directly impact the families most in need.

 Community Manager Simon Dow was delighted with the increased support from J. Davidsons

“The support that J. Davidsons provide for the community charity is amazing and enables us to continue our support for families who are struggling during the cost of living crisis. The relationship we have with Jamie & Harry is a key element to this increased support and their desire to ensure families in Altrincham are supported”

We would like to take this opportunity to thank J. Davidson Scrap Metal Processors for their fantastic support and we look forward to continuing our wonderful partnership.

AFC Community Sports Announce New Trustees

Altrincham FC Community Sports are delighted to confirm the appointment of 3 new trustees to support the fundraising and commercial reach of the charity.

 The current board of trustees identified a need to recruit in these particular areas to support the charity in gaining new funding streams to support their community programmes and increase the commercial reach of the charity in terms of sponsorship.

 After advertising for the roles, we were delighted with the calibre of the applicants and the skillsets they would be able to bring to our board of trustees along with the fresh ideas and approach they would provide to our governance and leadership.

 Shalni Arora, who was awarded an OBE for Social Cohesion and Philanthropy in the recent King’s Birthday honours, has dedicated decades to supporting numerous charitable causes. As a philanthropist and social entrepreneur, she has been actively involved in numerous charitable initiatives that address critical social issues.

Shalni currently sits on several charity boards and will bring an enormous amount of experience and knowledge to support the charity.

 Phil Ascot, who is currently the Head of Fundraising & Marketing for Lancashire Cricket Foundation, brings a wealth of experience in marketing and income generation in the charitable sector. Phil’s current role enables him to provide the charity with invaluable knowledge about both local and national funding that will support  anticipated growth over the coming years'.   

 Ben Greenwood, who is currently Group Sales Manager at The Jockey Club brings excellent sales and business development experience that will support the charity in its aim to grow its commercial footprint.

Altrincham FC Women First Team Manager

Altrincham FC Women are looking to recruit an experienced & passionate manager to lead our exciting squad into next season.

We have a fantastic young squad and are looking for a manager that will inspire and motivate them to continue developing to be the excellent footballers they have the potential to be.

The team will be playing In the Cheshire Women’s Premier Division for the 2024/2025 season with ambition to achieve promotion back to the North West Women’s Regional League South.

A full role description can be found below for this exciting role.

AFC Women’s administration officer

We are excited to announce a new role to support the Altrincham FC Women’s team with their off field administration and organisation.

This is another exciting step for the Women’s team as we aim to bounce back from a disappointing season.

This is a voluntary role and a full description can be found by clicking on the link below.

Altrincham FC v Oxford City

Match Day Charity

Two people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every hour.

We’re on the verge of major breakthroughs and together we can end Parkinson’s forever.

Parkinson’s is a neurological condition that gets worse over time. It can affect anyone and has a serious impact on everyday life.

There are over 40 symptoms of Parkinson’s, from anxiety and depression to painful muscle cramps.

Find out how Parkinson’s could affect you at www.parkinsons.org.uk/parkinsons-is

Mascots

We are delighted to welcome our Freekicks Foundation Mascots for today’s game.

Kingsley Tse, Steven Sanoj & Luca Howard produced some fantastic artwork which impressed all of the judges and especially Altrincham Goalkeeper Ethan Ross!!

The children who attend Park Road Academy and Willows Primary School in Timperley entered our recent art competition about “What Altrincham FC Means to them”

Altrincham FC v Gateshead Saturday 23rd March 2024

Match Day Birthday Party

Rory is football mad, he’s a massive Man City and Altrincham fan. He is here to celebrate his 7th birthday with his best friends. His favourite Alty player is Lewis Baines and his favourite song is Zigger Zagger Zigger Zagger Altrincham. 

Matchday charity

I’m delighted that my club Altrincham FC have been chosen as one of 10 focus matches by Prostate Cancer UK on non league day. The club and community charity, of which I’m a Trustee, have been so supportive of this initiative.

 I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in May 2017 and went from training for an ultra marathon to terminally ill in a matter of days aged just 60. I’d had no idea that I’d had a right to a PSA blood test from age 50. They think my cancer had been developing for 10 years when I was diagnosed and I’d had no symptoms at all. If only I’d had that simple blood test every year from age 50 I’d have been diagnosed early and cured. That’s why awareness is so important and why I’m so delighted to be representing the charity today.

 Please give generously and you’ll find me at the awareness stall in the community sports hall before the match.

Mascots

We are delighted to welcome our Freekicks Foundation Mascots for today’s game

Alfie, Bobby, Freddie & Harriet we hope you all have a brilliant time.

Effia, Molly & Thea are from Altrincham C of E Primary school and have been chosen for their brilliant attitudes in lessons at school.

Have a great day all.

Premier League Community Captain

Altrincham FC Community Sports are delighted to announce Andrew Jones (AJ) as their Premier League Community Captain for 2024.

AJ delivers PE, PSHE, Maths & English lessons in our partner schools where he inspires children to reach their potential and have the confidence to develop new skills.

The children Love AJ going into their schools and look forward to them immensely every week.

AJ has been named Altrincham FC Community Sports Community Captain in recognition of his work supporting local children through our Premier League Primary Stars Programme across Altrincham.

Presentations to the Captains, including AJ, form part of the Premier League's 'More Than a Game' campaign, celebrating those who deserves recognition for their commitment and contribution to the game and society.

Community Manager Simon Dow was delighted to provide this recognition for AJ and commented “AJ is an inspiration to the children we work with across the local community and is nothing short of a celebrity to the local schools who look forward immensely to his sessions every week. AJ has been a ball boy, player and now coach at Altrincham FC & Community Sports Company and is Alty through & through. It’s such a well deserved reward for all his excellent work and his commitment to Altrincham FC”

A huge well done to AJ for all the excellent work he does and on receiving this well-deserved recognition.

Altrincham FC v Woking Saturday 9th March 2024

Match Day Birthday Party

Freddie Ray Barrow - turning six , he's a pint sized football maestro with style like Messi and more hair styles than Beckham , he's looking forward to supporting his local team with all his besties to ensure a goal scoring fun filled day!

Sponsored Walk From Oldham to Altrincham

Altrincham FC Community Sports (the Football Club’s Charitable organisation) made a small financial loss last year.

These losses are not sustainable so to avoid increasing costs to our user groups we need to raise extra funds. Thus, we have organised a sponsored walk from Oldham AFC to the J. Davidson Stadium on Monday 1st April 2024 with an 8.00am leave time from the Boundary Park.

The money raised will go directly to our many programmes that support children, young people & adults in Altrincham & South Trafford and help us to keep them accessible for all.

You can sponsor us through the button below.

Last years walkers who completed the 18 mile walk from the J. Davidson Stadium to Oldham AFC’s Boundary Park.

Altrincham FC V Maidstone United Saturday 24th February 2024

Match Day Birthday PArties

Josh Kendrick

This is Joshua who turned 8 on 13th February. Josh’s favourite way to spend his time is playing football. From the minute he wakes up he is kicking a football, watching football or on the PlayStation beating his dad at FIFA. Josh plays matches every week with his local team, Appleton AFC and has recently just scored his first hat-trick in a proper match. Josh would love to be a professional footballer and his special skill is confusing the opponent with his speedy footwork! When he’s not playing football Josh likes to spend time with his dog Rocco chilling on the sofa.

Bobby

Bobby is celebrating his 9th birthday here today at Altrincham football club we have just moved to the area and he is over the moon he has this football club on his doorstep and is keen to get a season ticket. He is a huge Manchester United fan and loves his playstation and has just joined a local team.

Happy birthday Son, have the best day.

Love from Mum and Dad xx

Matchday Charity

Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the beating heart of the community. A theatre, cinema, youth academy and community creative social place for all to enjoy.

A registered Charity, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is predominately run by volunteers, and is one of the best live theatre venues in the South Manchester Area. Producing 17 in-house productions per Season across both auditoria; the 401-seat Main Theatre and 49-seat intimate Studio Theatre, it is renowned for its outstanding theatrical productions, events, and community engagement.

With a strong commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement, the playhouse continues to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.

In addition to our home grown productions, we also programme Cinema screenings and host visiting shows such as Comedians, Tribute Artists, Family Shows, Music Gigs and much more! The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts runs term-time Saturday classes for children aged 5 to 18, as well as school holiday clubs. There’s even an Altrincham Garrick Show Choir that rehearse every Thursday evening. Conducted by Dan McDwyer, The Choir has over 90 members and is a wonderful way to share the joy of music and singing!

 Altrincham Garrick Playhouse has been at the heart of Altrincham's cultural scene for over 100 years! We are a well-established and cherished institution in the town with ambitious hopes for the future, and are always welcoming new volunteers to get involved and be part of our ever-growing creative community.

If you wish to find out more, or get involved, please email admin@altrinchamgarrick.co.uk

We are delighted to welcome 3 Freekicks Foundation Mascots to today’s game.

Treasure attends Altrincham C of E Primary School who are a partner school for Altrincham FC Community Sports and was given the opportunity to be mascot due to his fantastic attitude and resilience.

Georgia & Martha both recently attended our Girl’s Football funweek and the coaches were so impressed with not just their unbelievable skills but also their brilliant attitudes and behaviour throughout the week.

Altrincham FC Vs Eastleigh Saturday 27th January

Matchday Birthday Parties

Charlie is excited to be bringing his Wardle Jnr teammates to celebrate his 8th birthday. He is a football obsessive who always has a ball at his feet or watching it on TV. His favourite Altrincham player is Justin Amaluzor and is looking forward to sharing the Alty experience with his friends.

A belated Happy 10th Birthday to Harry Walshe, who is here with us today! A Goalkeeper with Egerton FC where our Young Robins play some of their matches, Harry's birthday was actually in November but his celebrations were adjourned when they clashed with an invitation for him to attend a GK camp in Eindhoven led by Hans Segers (of Crazy Gang fame!).  Harry's dedication to his training was rewarded when he won the coaches' prize for best all round performance / attitude over the course of the intensive three day camp.

Harry is currently in the middle of a trial with Manchester City, so we wish him all the very best of luck with that.  We'll be sure to keep an eye out for his name in the future!"

Mascot

Edward loves to learn to play football with the Altrincham coaching team which he has done after school for the last 3 year. He comes home super proud about getting player of the week and we love family days watching Altrincham play at home matches. He can’t wait to be a mascot! 

Matchday Charity

Who we are

Coffee4Craig is now entering our 10th year of supporting people facing homelessness in all its forms. Predominantly we run a 2 hour evening drop in 7 nights a week. We provide hot food, showers, advice and medic support as a first step to the recovery of homelessness. The C4C team is a group of 8 passionate people determined to provide dignity to some of Manchester's most vulnerable people.

What we do

Our primary mission is our evening café. We are open 7 evenings a week providing most importantly a space for respite for people with no space to relax or feel safe. We cook for between 70 and 100  people a night, with 3 options on the menu. We support people in bringing choice back into their life. We served 27,500 meals in 2023! We have showers and our own fashionable wardrobe (powered by donations) enabling people to choose their own clothes. Ensuring people have agency who may have been without this for months or years. There is a medic on shift every evening to ensure medical issues are dealt with when they arise before they become potentially life threatening or costly to our NHS.

Being open at the weekend we are an essential lifeline for people who are either facing homelessness or are newly homeless to find support. We draw on a collective 40 years of knowledge of the local system to ensure any person is connected with the best support for themselves.

Our support team build relationships with our guests, ensuring when someone is ready to begin their Journey they have the right tools and support. As a person's potential first step toward recovery from homelessness we connect with any statutory or charity agents involved in a case and organise multidisciplinary team meetings. Here we discuss any barriers a person might have to housing and create action plans to ensure accountability across services to ensure that person has a clear pathway to a home.