Colchester United Community Foundation

24/06/2026

🚨Boys Development Centre Trials⚽

We are now recruiting U6–U16 players for our 2026/27 Boys Development Centre and will be holding open trials:

📅 Thursday 23 July 2026
📍 Shrub End, CO2 9BG
🔗 Register here: https://www.abler.io/shop/colchesterunited/26/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NTg3MTI=

23/06/2026

🤝Over the past year we have welcomed five former members of staff back to Colchester United Community Foundation.

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21/06/2026

🎉 We are proud to share that our Health and Inclusion Link Trustee, Linda Gaine, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in King Charles’ Birthday Honours.

A truly well-deserved honour, recognising her outstanding service to grassroots netball across East Anglia👏

Read more▶️
https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2026/june/19/cucf-trustee-linda-gaine-recognised-in-king-s-birthday-honours/

19/06/2026

💫 CUCF are recruiting for the following voluntary trustee roles.

🔵Finance Specialist Trustee
⚪Safeguarding Specialist Trustee
🔵Media & Marketing Specialist Trustee

We are keen to hear from any suitable candidates who may be able to enhance our board with knowledge of the charity sector.

👉 Apply here: https://careers.cu-fc.com/jobs/trustee-colchester-essex/241-1/

18/06/2026

We’re delighted to have received a £20,145 funding boost from Hiscox Insurance to support young people across our community through employability and skills workshops 🙌

We would like to thank them for their support 💙

Read the full story here➡️ https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2026/june/18/hiscox-funding-boost-to-support-our-employability-work-in-the-community/

17/06/2026

💫We engaged families at Home Farm Primary School in Joy Of Moving at their Summer Fayre.

Pupils have been participating in during school throughout the year, so it was a great occasion to get their families involved too.

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16/06/2026

🚨Girls Talent Pathway Open Trials⚽

As we look to recruit U7–U16 players for the 2026/27 season, we’re holding open trials at Shrub End on the following dates:

📅 Mon 13 July | 6:45pm-8:00pm | Register Here: 🔗 https://www.abler.io/shop/colchesterunited/26/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NTk0NTQ=

📅 Fri 24 July | 5:00pm-6:15pm | Register Here: 🔗 https://www.abler.io/shop/colchesterunited/26/product/Q2x1YlNlcnZpY2U6NTk0NTY=

*Players only need to attend ONE trial.

16/06/2026

💫 Last week we supported Frinton-on-Sea Primary School’s Sports Day through the programme.

It was great to see so many pupils taking part and having fun.🏃

15/06/2026

⚽🌟 Calling all grassroots girls' football clubs!

Join us for the Colchester United Community Foundation U10s & U12s Girls Grassroots Festival on Sunday 12 July 2026 at Shrub End Community & Sports Centre.

✅ Round robin tournament
✅ Coach workshop
✅ Fun & inclusive environment
✅ Watch the Colchester United Women’s pre-season friendly

Register your club’s interest today via the QR code or the link below! 💙
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/egh6aPUiA0

11/06/2026

It’s been another fantastic term of active fun in schools!

Thanks to Ferrero UK & Ireland’s social responsibility programme, we’ve helped children build confidence and important life skills – all through the power of play through the programme’s unique play-based methodology. 🏃💡🤝