Craven for Change FC

28/03/2026

Match Report vs Lionhearts AFC
(22.03.2026)

What a game! From the first whistle both sides came out with high tempo, plenty of chances at both ends early on in the game. Despite the fast pace and high intensity, it took a little while for the deadlock to be broken, but once it was, the goals didn’t stop coming.

C4C opened the scoring only for Lionhearts to respond almost immediately to make it 1–1. From there it turned into an end-to-end battle with both teams attackers looking sharp!
By half-time the teams levelled at 3–3.

The second half picked up right where the first left off, It wasn’t long before the score reached 5–5 in what was shaping up to be a true charity classic.
The turning point came when a well timed ball over the top, was denied by a deliberate handball. The Lionhearts defender received a 5-minute dismissal, giving C4C a crucial advantage heading into the final 15.

Credit to the Lionheart lads who showed tremendous resilience, digging deep with 10 men and making it difficult for the boys in pink. But with the final whistle approaching, the pressure was on.

Final whistle blow and it finished 6–5 to C4C! A competitive match played in great spirit, with mutual respect shown by both teams.

Goal Scorers – Craven For Change
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ Jordan Boxhall-James
⚽️ Josh Franklin
⚽️ Jack Sedgwick

Huge thanks to everyone who came down, supported, and donated, it means a lot! Thanks to your help, further money has been raised to support Megan's cause. 🩷🖤

If you’d still like to contribute, the link is below 👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-fowler-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

21/03/2026

🚨Game Update🚨

Unfortunately SITS from Newcastle have had to pull out of this Sundays game. Fortunately, Lionhearts AFC have come in clutch to step in at short notice! 🦁 👏

Match Details:
🆚 Lionhearts AFC
🏟️ Nelson and Colne college BB97YT
📆 Sunday 22nd March
⏰ 2:20pm Kick off
🎟️ Free admission
🚗 Free parking
🚬 Smoking allowed at designated shelters
🐶 Pets welcome (not on the pitch)

🔁 Squad Update:
In: Ryan Frobisher
In: Sam Wedgwood
Out: Josh Whiteoak
Out: Eric Blackwell

A reminder that this fixture will be played in aid of Airedale Hospital Community Charity. Any donations will be greatly appreciated via the link below 👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-fowler-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Make a Change,
Craven For Change

11/03/2026

Less than two weeks to go until our penultimate group game! The stage is set as the boys in pink play host to Newcastle outfit Social Inclusion Through Sport.

Match Details:
🆚 Social Inclusion Through Sports
🏟️ Nelson and colne college BB97YT
📆 Sunday 22nd March
⏰ 2:20pm Kick Off
🎟️ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking
🚭 No Smoking and no pets allowed on the premises

As always, your presence and support means a lot to us at C4C, especially for Megan and HODU Airedale Hospital, which this game is in aid of. 🩷🖤

For any donations and to read more on Megan's story, please use the JustGiving link below. Thanks to everyone who has already contributed. 🙏🏼

https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-fowler-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Make a Change,
Craven For Change

01/03/2026

🚨After what feels like a long rainy break, we go again!
We are excited to let you know that our next fixture will be going ahead on Sunday 22nd March, a fixture that will see Craven take on “Social Inclusion Through Sport”.
This game will be the last group game fixture of the charity tournament.

🏟️Venue:
Nelson and colne college
Scotland Road
Nelson
BB9 7YT

For this game we have chosen to help out a lovely young lady, Megan (that many of us at C4C know and went to school with) raise money towards HODU Airedale Hospital.
Megs done an amazing job so far raising money, smashing her target by a country mile! 🫶🏻
After hearing about Megs great news and her story of her experience, it felt right to join her and try raise as much money as we can.

Megs story:
Following some health issues, including hip pain in July 2024, I underwent several months of scans, tests and biopsies. The massively unexpected outcome from this was a diagnosis of Stage 4 Lymphoma at 27 years old.
The cancer was found in my hip, spine and shoulder. As a result, I continue to experience hip pain, which will make this walk a big challenge for me.
I was treated at the Haematology Oncology Unit at Airedale Hospital, where I underwent 7 rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy over 6 months. On some days, I spent up to 12 hours in the treatment room.
I am raising money to give something back to the unit that supported me through this very challenging time. My aim is to fund for more comfortable chairs for people receiving treatment, improving comfort and support during long and challenging days.
Thank you for helping me make a difference for others going through treatment.

If anybody would like to donate please follow link below, all donations are much appreciated. 🙏🏼

https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-fowler-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQRN49leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeuYlQ7ZVtKVR9x3v4_yRDT8MUoiiwa-7TbAn5I6BymdIaSoSEu4IrELXAmBs_aem_cjNoIPr6WuA76HmPij3MCA

Help Megan Fowler raise money to support Airedale Hospital & Community Charity

01/03/2026

Voting closes at midday today — if you’ve got 1 minute, we’d massively appreciate your vote 🫶

Fundraiser of the year ➡️ Craven For Change FC, Skipton

Today is the final day to vote in the 2026 Yorkshire Choice Awards. Voting will close at midday today.

Make your vote count and support the businesses, charities and individuals making a difference across Yorkshire.

Early bird tickets are still available. Secure your ticket to join one of the most talked about events in Yorkshire at https://www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk

Submit your votes here https://www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk

28/02/2026

We need just 1 minute of your time today! 🙌

We’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve been nominated for Local Fundraiser of the Year 2026 at the Yorkshire Choice Awards.

This nomination means so much to us. It recognises the passion, hard work, and dedication behind everything we do to raise funds and awareness for charities — and we’re now closing in on an amazing £30,000 milestone! 💖

If you could spare just one minute to support us, we’d be truly grateful.

How to vote 👇
🔗 https://www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk/vote

• Scroll down to VOTE HERE
• Select Local Fundraiser of the Year
• Vote for Craven For Change FC, Skipton
• Scroll down to enter your email & submit

Feel free to vote in other categories too if you wish 😊

⏰ Voting closes 1st March - please act fast!

Thank you for your continued support - together we’re making a real difference 🫶

Let’s make a change, Craven For Change
🩷🖤

We don't choose our winners, you do! The 2026 Yorkshire Choice Awards are searching for Yorkshire's finest, and the power to decide is yours! Check out the nominees who’ve made it to the public voting stage and cast your vote to help decide the winners.

30/01/2026

Next stop Barnsley 🚏⚽️

A quick turnaround for the boys in pink, we’re back in action in our forth league game of the UCL campaign.

Match Details:
🆚 Men for Mind FC
🏟️ Holy Trinity School S71 2LF
📆 Sunday 1st February 2026
⏰ 14:30pm Kick Off
🎟️ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking
🚭 No Smoking

Your presence and support means the world to us as the boys in pink look to bounce back from last weeks defeat 🩷🖤

Make a Change - Craven For Change

29/01/2026

MFM Yorkshire are back in action this Sunday, in our third fixture in the United Charities Tournament group stage 🏆

After a late defeat last time out, the lads will be looking to bounce back to winning ways this weekend. We host Craven for Change FC at Holy Trinity School in Barnsley, kick off is 14:30.

27/01/2026

Match Report vs Hardly Athletic Charity FC (25.01.2026)

Craven made the trek across to Hunslet to face Hardly Athletic in their third fixture of the UCL campaign.

The game started brightly for Craven, playing some decent football and creating a few chances in the opening quarter of the game. The game then opened up, but Craven took the lead in the first half through a Jake Smith header. This was short lived however, as the home side responded with an equaliser, with the game level at 1–1 going into to halftime.

The second half proved challenging as the home side found their rhythm and pulled away with goals coming in quick succession. It was a tough day at the office for the away side. Overall, a good bunch of lads, plenty of lessons to take, heads up, and the main thing is that we raised some good funds for the charity ‘Hug on a Tray’.

Even though Craven fell to a heavy defeat, the home side awarded the Cotson Reddish Man of the Match
to Danny Dixon. Our on the day manager, George Blackwell, awarded the Cotson Reddish Manager’s Player of the Match to Max Foxworthy.

Our attention now turns to Sunday 1st February, where we’ll be back in action as part of the UCL campaign. Watch this space for more information …👀

24/01/2026

⏱️ Gameday looming ⏱️

Ahead of tomorrow’s game versus Hardly Athletic Charity FC, there’s been a few changes to the squad with Dylan Varela now doing a job between the sticks for the departing Dave Snowden. This being said, we’re ready and raring to go 💪

Match Details:
🆚 Hardly Athletic Charity FC
🏟️ Hunslet Club, LS10 1BP
📆 Sunday 25th January 2026
⏰ 4:15pm Kick-Off
🎟️ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking
⛔ No Smoking

The charity this game will be played for is ‘Hug on a Tray’. This is such a heartwarming charity that provides instant support to those admitted into hospital. The charity make the hospital stay as comfortable as can be. Any donations would go a long way via the link below 👇

🔗 https://www.hugonatray.org/donate

We look forward to seeing our supporters down to cheer us on. Lets go 🩷🖤

19/01/2026

New Year. Same Vibe. ⚽️

Firstly, a huge Happy New Year to all our supporters 🩷🖤
We’re back in action for our first fixture of 2026 as we travel to Hunslet to face Hardly Athletic Charity FC in our third game of the UCL campaign.

Match Details:
🆚 Hardly Athletic Charity FC
🏟️ Hunslet Club, LS10 1BP
📆 Sunday 25th January 2026
⏰ 4:15pm Kick-Off
🎟️ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking
⛔ No Smoking

This fixture will be played in aid of ‘Hug on a Tray’, who provide incredible support to patients and families on the Bexley Ward at St James’s Hospital, Leeds.

Any donations would be hugely appreciated via the link below 👇

🔗 https://www.hugonatray.org/donate

With the lights on and the vibes high, we can’t wait to see you down there cheering us on and doing our thing 🩷🖤