"You would not expect to find coaches from the Celtic FC Foundation in Brixton. But even the torrential rain in south London has not stopped them and four local teams from turning out to help launch a programme that will provide girls and young women from underprivileged backgrounds in the local area with a chance to play football. It is one of several initiatives established since the foundation began working in London to mark Celtic's 125th anniversary in 2013."
"Another, based in Hackney, called Breaking Barriers helps integrate refugee and asylum-seeking communities through the sport. It is a really good opportunity for people to get involved, says Vladyslav Kysil, a former professional player from Ukraine who has been working as a coach for the foundation since moving to the UK in 2023. He admits he was surprised to see a Scottish club so active in England's capital. But when I read the history, I realised they have real heritage in London."
Celtic FC Foundation operates community football programmes in London to give girls and young women from underprivileged backgrounds opportunities to play. The foundation expanded its work in London as part of initiatives tied to Celtic's 125th anniversary in 2013 and runs projects such as Breaking Barriers in Hackney to help integrate refugee and asylum-seeking communities. Coaches with diverse backgrounds staff local sessions and tournaments. The foundation traces the club's origins to Brother Walfrid, who founded Celtic in 1887 to aid Irish immigrants and later worked with children in London's East End. Leadership frames this work as central to the club's identity and mission to create meaningful community change.
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