Fulham FC Foundation name Community Captain to help mark the Premier League’s 30th-anniversary celebrations
Mia Clarke, of Norbury, has been named as Fulham FC Foundation’s Community Captain in recognition of her incredible work as a leader and role model through Fulham’s Premier League Kicks programme.
Mia’s attitude, determination and thoughtfulness, evident at Kicks sessions in the way she engages with her peers, and in her advocacy through a number of Premier League Youth Summits, mark her as the perfect candidate for the Fulham Community Captaincy.
The Community Captain accolade is being given to more than 100 members of the public who have made an outstanding contribution to their club and local community, as part of the Premier League’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Presentations to the Captains form part of the Premier League Trophy Tour, which is visiting more than 50 professional, non-league and women’s clubs across England and Wales who receive funding from the Premier League.
Paul Foley, Head of Operations at Fulham FC Foundation, who presented Mia’s Community Captain award, said: “I’d like to congratulate and thank Mia on behalf of everybody at Fulham FC Foundation. Mia is extremely deserving of the Community Captain award in recognition of her outstanding dedication to not only the Fulham FC Foundation programmes that she has participated in herself, but also the fact that she consistently advocates participation to her peers in order to facilitate positive outcomes for them – she’s a real role model for young people.”
Mia Clarke, Fulham FC Foundation participant and Community Captain, spoke of her experience: “It was so much fun and great pleasure to come along today and showcase the Premier League trophy and collect my award. Everyone at Fulham FC Foundation has been very supportive so I appreciate that a lot.”
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “As we mark 30 years since the Premier League first kicked off, it is important we celebrate the unsung heroes who deliver brilliant work in their communities. These people – whether they are participants, coaches, volunteers or long-time employees – are the lifeblood of their clubs and their communities.
“The continued success of Premier League football enables us to provide unprecedented investment in communities and wider football. As we look to the future, we are committed to investing more than ever, to help develop the game and provide opportunities to people of all ages.”
Across England and Wales, Premier League investment supports the community organisations of all 92 Premier League and English Football League clubs, plus the 68 National League clubs.
Over the next three years, the League will continue its world-leading levels of support by contributing £1.6 billion to communities and the wider game.
To find out more, please visit premierleague.com.
For more information on the Premier League Trophy Tour please contact: PL30@freuds.com
