Bantams Foundation and Rackets Cubed launch new Community Partnership Hub

Bradford City FC Community Foundation, the official charity of Bradford City AFC, have partnered with Rackets Cubed, a fellow charity, to open a new Community Partnership Hub in Manningham, right next to the iconic University of Bradford Stadium.

Rackets Cubed delivers schools programmes offering a unique combination of racket sports, STEM education and nutrition, and currently supports over 750 underserved children a week across the UK. They also provide Community Partnership Hubs including a social supermarket and provide wider local community support.  

The Community Partnership Hub shall open its doors at the Foundation’s City Hub space on Tuesday 20th January, starting at 3.30pm and lasting for two hours every Tuesday over a 12-week pilot period. 

Lizzie Saunderson-Trowell, Bradford City FC Community Foundation COO, said: “Tackling food poverty is a key focus of ours here at the Foundation, and we are delighted to be working with Rackets Cubed to make a difference in Bradford and the wider district. Following their expert guidance and national model, our new Community Partnership Hub will prove to be a regular fixture in families’ weekly lives, and establish itself as a safe, welcoming, nourishing place for people to visit, and access the support they need. Together, we hope to face the challenges of food poverty, battle the stigma attached to it, and support the most vulnerable members of our community.”

The Community Partnership Hub will offer families the opportunity to shop affordably, paying £4 for some £40/50 worth of food. In addition, on offer will be a range of activities, support and services as well as fun games and activities for families to enjoy in a safe, warm space.

Justine Hebert, Rackets Cubed CEO, said: “Community Partnership Hubs provide vital support for children and families bringing together access to food, services and support at the heart of the community. Partnering with Bradford City FC Community Foundation at the City Hub gives us a fantastic opportunity to embed our work locally, strengthen relationships with schools in the area, and reach families who will benefit most. By working together, we can support children to be happier, healthier and more confident.”

The Community Partnership Hub will  operate from the Foundation’s City Hub. Opposite the University of Bradford Stadium and located at 36 Valley Parade, Bradford, BD8 7DZ, the City Hub is a multi-use outreach and events space, and will now be used to support local families experiencing food poverty.

Families are invited to book their place at the Community Partnership Hub using this form.

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Rackets Cubed is a UK registered charity whose mission is to enhance the achievement of children, improving their mental wellbeing and physical literacy, making them happier, healthier and more confident children.  They deliver an integrated programme comprising racket sports, STEM education and nutrition as part of weekly activities to key stage two pupils in disadvantaged and underserved areas – providing the children with key benefits of active participation in sport, enhanced education and a healthy and nutritious meal.