Bloomsbury Football Celebrates the Beautiful Game

London-based youth charity Bloomsbury Football is showcasing the transformative impact of their Disability Football Programme today (Tuesday) in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The initiative provides blind and visually impaired young people with inclusive spaces to thrive both on and off the pitch, offering a supportive environment for young players to gain confidence, build friendships, and nurture a renewed love for the game.

Bloomsbury’s Disability Football Programme features weekly sessions for young people aged 7-16 across London and, to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, inspiring leaders, including England Blind Footballers Owen Locke and Azeem Amir, will be supporting the sessions.

“Being a part of Bloomsbury Football’s Blind and Visually Impaired sessions is an inspiring and fulfilling experience,” said Owen.

“Bloomsbury Football helps create a sense of togetherness for young blind and visually impaired people and gives them a pathway to playing regular football, which they might not otherwise be able to access.” 

Since 2021, Bloomsbury Football has been committed to creating an engaging and inclusive environment in their Disability Football Programme, hosting events and sessions to combat isolation and access barriers around blind, visually impaired, and pan-disability football. With a higher ratio of coaches to players in these sessions, Bloomsbury Football ensures that all players feel supported and safe.

“This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we wanted to take a moment and celebrate the incredible young people we work with on our Disability Football Programme,” added Founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Football, Charlie Hyman.

“This is about much more than providing a space to play the game they love, it’s about creating opportunities for young people to connect with others and feel supported as part of a community.”

For further information on Bloomsbury Football, visit www.bloomsburyfootball.com.