Accrington Stanley Community Trust

16/10/2026

🎾 PADEL IS TAKING SHAPE AT STANLEY SPORTS HUB!

If you've visited the Hub recently, you'll have probably noticed things are looking a little different outside… 👀

Work on Accrington's new covered padel courts is moving on quickly, and we're now getting to the stage where you can really start to picture the finished courts.

The levels for both courts are now in place, with the tarmac base and canopy among the next big stages of the development.

Work is also progressing on the new pathways, access areas and electrics ready for the court floodlights.

For Accrington Stanley Community Trust, this development is about more than adding another facility to Stanley Sports Hub.

It's about creating another opportunity for local people to get active, try something completely new and enjoy sport with friends and family.

🎾The two courts will be covered too, so we'll be able to offer padel throughout the year — even when the Lancashire weather inevitably turns up!

📅 Opening November 2026

16/10/2026

⚽🏏 FREE SPORT NEXT WEEK! 🔴⚪

Join our Premier League Kicks sessions, make friends and get active – all abilities welcome!

🙌 Ages 8–17 | All sessions FREE!

📩 Message us for more information. Tag a friend or share with a family who’d love to get involved!

15/10/2026

🔴 WE’RE HIRING – SPORTS TUTOR ⚪

Passionate about sport and education? Help inspire the next generation at Accrington Stanley Community Trust!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sports Tutor to join our education team, delivering sport qualifications and supporting students aged 16–19 to achieve their potential.

📍 Stanley Sports Hub, Accrington
💼 Full-time, permanent – 37.5 hours per week
💷 £25,000–£28,000, plus bonuses, pension scheme and expenses

You’ll plan, teach and assess engaging lessons, helping students develop academically and personally.

✅ Degree in Sport or Physical Education
✅ Recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above
✅ Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people
✅ Full UK driving licence, access to your own car and willingness to use it for work

Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, gym access and professional development opportunities.

📅 Closing date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
🗓 Interviews: Week commencing 2nd November 2026
📧 Send applications to [email protected]

The role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and two references.

For more information about the role click here: https://www.stanleytrust.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! 👇

Accrington Stanley Community Trust is looking for people who are:⭐ Friendly and approachable⭐ Reliable and hardworking⭐ Confident working as part of a team⭐ Proactive with a positive attitude⭐ Passionate about delivering excellent customer service

15/10/2026

We shouldn’t have to think about personal safety when we’re out walking the dog, coming home from the pub or out running. But we do.

I’m strong, fit and have over 45 years’ experience in a combat sport, yet I still feel nervous walking in the dark or in quiet places. I check over my shoulder. If I feel that way, I know many others do too.

That’s why I’m running a six-week women’s course combining practical personal-safety skills, fitness and fun. We’ll work on spotting when a situation feels wrong, breaking the pattern, creating space and responding with purpose, with some fundamentals to help you get away and raise the alarm if needed.

I’m a qualified British Judo coach and fitness professional, ex-military, and a 2026 World Judo Champion. Come as you are; leave stronger and more confident.

Wednesdays, 7–8pm | 4 November–16 December (no session 18 November)
Accrington Stanley Sports Hub | £40 for all six sessions

To book: [email protected]

15/10/2026

💼 EMPLOYABILITY | Inspiring Future Careers

Today, we welcomed Year 9 pupils from to Stanley Sports Hub to explore careers within Accrington Stanley Community Trust as part of their Step Into Work Day 🔴⚪

Members of our team shared insights into their current roles, previous jobs and career journeys, highlighting the qualifications and skills they have developed along the way.

A great opportunity for pupils to discover the variety of roles within the Trust and start thinking about their own futures. 👏

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and to the pupils for joining us and being so engaging!

14/10/2026

💚 Calling local businesses and activity providers! Let’s support our Army Veterans 🇬🇧

At Accrington Stanley Community Trust, we’re always looking for new opportunities to support our Army Veterans, helping them improve their health and wellbeing, relax, socialise and try something new.

We’d love to hear from local businesses, organisations and activity providers who would be interested in collaborating with us to provide our veterans with new experiences, activities and opportunities. Whether you can offer free sessions, discounted rates or a one-off experience, we’d love to explore how we could work together!

Some ideas could include:

🥊 Fitness boxing or MMA sessions
🧊 Cryotherapy and recovery treatments
💆 Massages and relaxation therapies
🧘 Yoga or Pilates
🏋️ Gym sessions or personal training
🏊 Swimming, saunas and wellbeing activities
🎯 Outdoor adventures and new experiences
☕ Social activities that bring people together

These are just a few ideas — we’re open to anything that our veterans could enjoy and benefit from!

🤝 Could your business get involved?

We’d love to build positive partnerships with businesses that share our passion for supporting veterans. We’re keen to discuss opportunities to collaborate, whether that’s through providing activities, offering exclusive discounts, hosting sessions or developing something together that benefits both our veterans and your business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to those who have served our country, make a positive difference to their lives and build meaningful connections within our local community.

If you run a business, know someone who does, or have an idea for an activity our veterans might appreciate, please get in touch or comment below. We’d love to hear from you! 🙌

Let’s work together to give something back to those who have given so much. 💚

Please share and help us spread the word!


Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

13/10/2026

❤️ Great Businesses. Shared Values. Stronger Communities.

Our Business Club is growing, and it's brilliant to see local businesses coming together with a shared passion for making a difference!

A big thank you to Education Business Partnership NW, one of our valued Accrington Stanley Community Trust Business Club members, for sharing these lovely words about what being part of our network means to them. 👏

At ASCT, we believe that when local businesses support one another and work towards a common goal, amazing things can happen.

Our Business Club is about:

🤝 Building meaningful connections
💼 Supporting local businesses
❤️ Giving back to our communities
🌟 Creating opportunities for positive change

Want to be part of it?

Whether you're a small independent business or a larger organisation, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Get in touch to find out how your business can become part of the ASCT Business Club by emailing [email protected]

For more information visit:
https://www.stanleytrust.co.uk/about-us/csr-opportunities/business-club/

Together, we're more than a network. We're a community.

12/10/2026

Over 50? Come and join the fun at Stanley Sports Hub! 🔴⚪

⚽ Walking Football Mondays 7pm
⚽ Over 50s Football Fridays 1:30pm
☕ Men’s Extra Time Hub Thursday 10am
☕ Ladies Extra Time Hub Fridays 10am

Stay active, meet new people and enjoy a laugh with a friendly bunch! Whether you fancy a kickabout or a chat and some activities, there’s something for you. 😊

📞 Call 01254 475013 or email [email protected] to find out more.

12/10/2026

09/10/2026

⚽ 2 TEAM SPACES AVAILABLE!

Get your mates together and join our 6v6 Monday Night Football League!

📍 Accrington Academy
💷 £30 per team, per match
🏆 Qualified referees, promotion & relegation

👉 Register your interest:
https://www.stanleytrust.co.uk/sport-and-health/mnfleague/enter-a-team/

Tag your teammates below! 👇

Accrington Stanley Community Trust creates opportunities across Hyndburn through sport, health, education, employability and community programmes.