The Open Football Initiative CIC

The Open Football Initiative CIC A welcoming, healthy football environment without pressure based in East Manchester

In a match that could have been 10-10 with both goalkeepers having an excellent game, non bibs took the game 8-5. If you...
12/05/2026

In a match that could have been 10-10 with both goalkeepers having an excellent game, non bibs took the game 8-5.

If you would like to get involved for a kick about get in touch on:

⚽️ Facebook: The Open football initiative CIC
⚽️ WhatsApp: +44 7768 686566
⚽️ Email: [email protected]

Or come and see us at Sporting Edge, Openshaw 🐝

Happy St George’s Day to all our members and volunteers! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
23/04/2026

Happy St George’s Day to all our members and volunteers! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

21/04/2026

Another brilliant night of football and socialising with the lads ⚽️⚽️

7-2 to bibs with some fantastic goals and an absolute screamer from 30yards 🔥

As always if you would like to get involved contact us on:

📞 WhatsApp: +44 7768 686566
💻 Email: [email protected]
💙Facebook: The Open Football Initiative CIC



https://tofi-cic.co.uk/

Testimonial Tuesday We know the unknown can be intimidating so each month we will be posting a testimonial from from one...
21/04/2026

Testimonial Tuesday

We know the unknown can be intimidating so each month we will be posting a testimonial from from one of our lads to give you an insight into what to expect if you decide to give it a go.

⚽️New to the area?
⚽️Looking to meet people?
⚽️Just want to play football without pressure or commitment?

Then get in touch!

Facebook: The Open Football Initiative CIC
Whatsapp: +44 7768 686566
Email: [email protected]

Or ask about us at Sporting Edge!
Sporting Edge,
1 Silverlace Avenue,
Openshaw,
M11 1GN

Unbelievable game tonight with a close 3-1 victory to bibs (and not a single lost ball!) ⚽️ Well done to everyone who pl...
14/04/2026

Unbelievable game tonight with a close 3-1 victory to bibs (and not a single lost ball!) ⚽️

Well done to everyone who played 🥇

As always if you would like to get involved our contact details are below 👇 👇

Facebook: The Open Football Initiative CIC
WhatsApp: +44 7768 686566
Email: [email protected]

Our volunteers have been busy this week putting up flyers around Tameside this week! 💜We’ve already had some interest wh...
13/04/2026

Our volunteers have been busy this week putting up flyers around Tameside this week! 💜

We’ve already had some interest which is great… but there’s always room for more ⚽️

Next session:
Tuesday 14th April
20:00-21:00

Sporting Edge
Silverlace Avenue
Openshaw
M11 1GN

If you would like to get involved get in touch

Facebook: The Open Football Initiative CIC
WhatsApp: +44 7768 686566
Email: [email protected]

🐝 ⚽️

Making the most of the sunshine tonight ☀️ After a stalemate looked inevitable between two hard working teams, a flurry ...
07/04/2026

Making the most of the sunshine tonight ☀️

After a stalemate looked inevitable between two hard working teams, a flurry of goals in the last ten minutes ended in a last minute winner to non-bibs who took the win 5-4 🥇

As always if you would like to get in involved contact us:

⚽️ Facebook: The Open Football Initiative CIC
⚽️ Email: [email protected]
⚽️ WhatsApp: +44 7768 686566

Or come down and see us at
Sporting Edge,
Silverlace Ave,
Manchester,
M11 1GN 🐝

Happy Easter to all who celebrate! A time of reflection, growth and new beginnings. 🐣 🐣 🐣 Have a well deserved day off f...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

A time of reflection, growth and new beginnings.
🐣 🐣 🐣

Have a well deserved day off from everyone at The Open Football Initiative CIC.

Brilliant evening for football ⚽️ 2-3 to bibs, really tight game, well battled, any number of players could have been ma...
31/03/2026

Brilliant evening for football ⚽️

2-3 to bibs, really tight game, well battled, any number of players could have been man of the match. 🏆

☀️ Happy British Summer Time! ☀️

24/03/2026

Reminder!

Boots and gloves (and soon shin-pads) are all available to loan through our kit library.

It’s okay to ask for help.
It’s okay to be short this month.

Don’t let something that can be resolved be a barrier to you coming to a session.

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Tameside
Greater Manchester

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