Success at 2026 Football v Homophobia Awards

Sheffield United Community was triumphant at the 2026 Football v Homophobia Awards, after being recognised by an industry judging panel to pick up the Community Trust or Foundation accolade.

The charity was presented with the award at a glittering gala held at London Welsh Centre in acknowledgement of its “outstanding education workshops and football sessions”.

Throughout the last year, Sheffield United Community Foundation has continued to lead the way in making a real difference to Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ community, from hosting sessions in primary schools to delivery staff donning Football v Homophobia t-shirts to continue to raise awareness.

Recent activities have included:

  • Fortnightly LGBTQ+ inclusive football sessions in partnership with Rainbow Blades
  • Taking part in an LGBTQ+ football podcast for a local podcast festival
  • Organising a Trans Awareness Week friendly match with local grassroots teams

Exemplifying how a club’s charity can work to embed LGBTQ+ inclusion in its core work, Sheffield United Community Foundation is committed to engaging local people and creating safe, welcoming opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals through sport and community initiatives. 

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