COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Professional Players Associstion (PFA) Community Champion for 2020/21 As part of the elevation to the EFL, our players are now granted access to the Professional Player Association (PFA). Supporting Professional players in: Coaching, Education, Wellbeing, Community and Equalities. All members of the playing squad including staff members have given their time to Community projects, including but not limited to contacting fans during lockdown, recording messages of encouragement to those in the community that were in need – plus donating money for our ’25 Days of Christmas’ campaign last December. A big shout out to Jon Stead who has undertaken the position of PFA Representative for this season. Jon who has a vast amount of knowledge of players work in local communities has been an amazing role model for younger players. His efforts have been massively appreciated.
INTRODUCING TOWN’S PFA COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR... Brendan Kiernan
The player that has made a huge effort to connect with the local community and who has been named as ‘Harrogate Town AFC, PFA Community Champion for 2020/21’ is Brendan Kiernan. Since joining the Club Brendan Kiernan has been keen to learn more about Harrogate. He has demonstrated a genuine interest in Community Programmes, always volunteering and giving his time to support wherever he can. Some examples have been; “The PFA has been immensely proud of the outstanding efforts of players during a very difficult season and we feel they should be recognised for their support and involvement in the local community. The Award will hopefully raise awareness of the importance many of our members attach to their roles off the pitch and highlight their commitment to support those most in need during the crisis. We would like to offer our congratulations to this season’s recipient of the 2020/21 PFA Community Champion Award.” John Hudson
PFA – Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
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• Calling fans during lockdown, seeing how they are getting on and brightening up their day • Team Talk special guest – sharing top tips around mental health and how to deal with challenges • Working with local charity Wellspring Therapy & Training to restore hope, develop resilience and facilitate positive change. • Regular visits to the HTAFC Community Pop Up shop, having a genuine interest in what is taking place in the community. A huge congratulations to Brendan! For more details about Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation, please email community@harrogatetownafc.com
