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Football that brings Blackburn together. Breaking barriers and changing perceptions, one match, one tournament and one cup of tea at a time.

What we do off the pitch

More than a football club

Over 50s walking football

Every Wednesday at Pleckgate with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust since 2019. Around 30 players a week, with a guard of honour from the Wilpshire Wanderers juniors.

For Palestine tournament

160 children took part and £730 was raised, with AHF Scouts and Al Imdaad.

Football Unites

An event bringing fans from different communities together, raising money for Children in Need.

Respect on matchday

Respect briefings, shared food after the final whistle and picnics for both teams.

Faith and football

When a fixture clashed with Asr prayer, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust made space for players and parents to pray.

Fantasy Premier League

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Blackburn’s Rock

79 years young and still defending

Yakub Bhola has survived two heart attacks and three operations, and he still plays walking football with us every Wednesday. His story was featured in the Lancashire Telegraph. We call him our Braveheart.

Read his story
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Walking football, every Wednesday
Youth football match action

Blackburn Rovers

Making Rovers welcoming for all

Our Club Secretary, Yasir Sufi, is Blackburn Rovers’ Integration and Development Manager. His work includes the Ewood Express and Eid prayers at the stadium, and it has been featured on Sky Sports News. In 2023 Yasir was named One Voice Blackburn’s Man of the Year.

Read ‘For all faiths’

Get involved

Be part of the team

Grassroots football runs on people power. However much time you can give, there’s a way to help.

Volunteer on a Saturday

Help set up, support coaches or welcome new families. No experience needed – just enthusiasm.

Volunteer

Become a coach

We’ll support you with FA coaching courses, safeguarding training and a DBS check.

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Support the club

Local businesses can sponsor kit, equipment or events and make a real difference.

Partner with us

Parents & carers

Positive touchlines

Parents play a huge part in children’s enjoyment of football. We ask every parent and spectator to:

  • Encourage every player, on both teams
  • Let the coaches coach and the referee referee
  • Praise effort, not just results
  • Keep language and behaviour positive and respectful

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Help us do even more

Volunteer as a coach, help on a Saturday or sponsor a team. Whatever you can give, we’d love to hear from you.

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