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Can you support our wonderful friend, Lewis Claydon, as he selflessly walks Hadrian’s Wall to raise much needed funds fo...
29/05/2026

Can you support our wonderful friend, Lewis Claydon, as he selflessly walks Hadrian’s Wall to raise much needed funds for VYD in early June 👏 😰

Here’s his story:

“84 miles. 3 days. Coast to coast.

In early June, I’m taking on Hadrian’s Wall - walking the full coast-to-coast route in just 3 days.

It’s going to hurt. A lot. But it’s for something that really matters.

I’m raising money for VYD CIC - a brilliant community organisation focused on getting more people into sport and giving young people a better path forward. They do incredible work supporting those who are often underrepresented or overlooked, including women, refugees and marginalised groups - using sport, mentoring and community to build confidence, opportunity and belonging.

Thank you, Lewis” 🙏🏼

Go to and search for Lewis Claydon 👊

Can you support the wonderful Lewis Claydon, friend of VYD, as he walks Hadrian's Wall to raise money for young football...
13/05/2026

Can you support the wonderful Lewis Claydon, friend of VYD, as he walks Hadrian's Wall to raise money for young footballers from Whitehawk at Crew Club Hawks FC and other young people from displaced or disadvantaged backgrounds that VYD supports through our projects.

Here's his story and link to support - thanks in advance:

84 miles. 3 days. Coast to coast.

"In early June, I’m taking on Hadrian’s Wall — walking the full coast-to-coast route in just 3 days.

It’s going to hurt. A lot. But it’s for something that really matters.

I’m raising money for VYD CIC — a brilliant community organisation focused on getting more people into sport and giving young people a better path forward. They do incredible work supporting those who are often underrepresented or overlooked, including women, refugees and marginalised groups — using sport, mentoring and community to build confidence, opportunity and belonging."

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lewis-claydon-1?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

Say hello to Isla! A young girl with a love of football at the Crew Club!Did you know we’re setting up new Crew Club Haw...
08/05/2026

Say hello to Isla! A young girl with a love of football at the Crew Club!

Did you know we’re setting up new Crew Club Hawks girls teams with the club and we’re recruiting young female coaches aged 16-30 for paid roles?

Get in touch - the future of football is female! 🙌😀

Could you be the coach a young girl remembers for the rest of her life?We’re looking for women across Brighton to join L...
24/04/2026

Could you be the coach a young girl remembers for the rest of her life?

We’re looking for women across Brighton to join Life Goals - an exciting 4-week course that helps new female coaches step into football leadership.

Fully funded qualification. Real coaching experience. Genuine community impact.

Tuesdays in June.

Chris Day, a fantastic coach with vast experience, will lead every session for us.

Email [email protected] to get involved and read more on our website ✌️

Our first Impact Report is here.It’s for 2024/25, and yes, it’s taken time.That’s the reality of being a small organisat...
17/04/2026

Our first Impact Report is here.

It’s for 2024/25, and yes, it’s taken time.

That’s the reality of being a small organisation doing hands-on work. We’ve been busy where it matters most - in communities, on pitches, with young people, building trust and creating opportunities.

This report isn’t just stats and outputs. It’s a snapshot of what happens when football is made fairer, more inclusive, and rooted in people.

We’re proud of the big wins:

Communities reached
Young people supported
Partnerships built
Programmes delivered

And we’re proud of the quieter wins too:
Confidence rebuilt
Belonging created
Voices found

Take a look on our website and let us know what you think 👍

Our first Impact Report is here.It’s for 2024/25, and yes, it’s taken time.That’s the reality of being a small organisat...
17/04/2026

Our first Impact Report is here.

It’s for 2024/25, and yes, it’s taken time.

That’s the reality of being a small organisation doing hands-on work. We’ve been busy where it matters most - in communities, on pitches, with young people, building trust and creating opportunities.

This report isn’t just stats and outputs. It’s a snapshot of what happens when football is made fairer, more inclusive, and rooted in people.

We’re proud of the big wins:

Communities reached
Young people supported
Partnerships built
Programmes delivered

And we’re proud of the quieter wins too:
Confidence rebuilt
Belonging created
Voices found

Take a look on our website and let us know your thoughts 👍

Announcement 📢 New youth football team starting at Crew Club Hawks for children in years 1 & 2. Join Whitehawk’s own com...
03/04/2026

Announcement 📢

New youth football team starting at Crew Club Hawks for children in years 1 & 2.

Join Whitehawk’s own community football club and VYD’s partner club 🤝

Sessions on Mondays in term time @ Crew Club 🙌

Meet Isco, our photographer for our Away From Home - refugees and asylum seekers football project.We’ve bought him a lov...
20/03/2026

Meet Isco, our photographer for our Away From Home - refugees and asylum seekers football project.

We’ve bought him a lovely, sparkling camera with some funding we’ve received and he’s making good use of it! 🤩 📸

Our partner grassroots club, Crew Club Hawks (u12s) heading to a cup final 🏆 Great stuff 👊💥
09/03/2026

Our partner grassroots club, Crew Club Hawks (u12s) heading to a cup final 🏆

Great stuff 👊💥

At VYD we believe that the development of young female athletes must include a deeper understanding of physiological and...
03/03/2026

At VYD we believe that the development of young female athletes must include a deeper understanding of physiological and wellbeing factors that influence long-term engagement and performance. Our latest blog, the second in a series by Carla Dennien, explores why menstrual health, nutrition and wellbeing education are critical components of girls’ sport.

Across puberty and adolescence, body changes, stigma around periods and a lack of appropriate support can lead to disengagement from sport at a time when participation is rising and sport has never offered more opportunities.

When we normalise conversations about the menstrual cycle, support quality nutrition and recovery, and help athletes understand how their bodies work, we give girls more tools to stay healthy, resilient and confident.

It isn’t just about performance, it’s about retention, wellbeing and empowering girls to thrive both on and off the pitch.

Read the full blog to understand why this education matters now more than ever and how we are supporting Carla’s great work with Montpelier Villa Galaxy Girls. Link in bio.

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