Community Reds

Community Reds Promoting mental & physical well-being through Recreation, Education, Development and Support

As we approach the end of this year's Learning Disability Awareness Week, with its theme of "Do You See Me?", we have ta...
19/06/2026

As we approach the end of this year's Learning Disability Awareness Week, with its theme of "Do You See Me?", we have taken the opportunity to share and highlight the opportunities available here at the Community Reds.

At the Community Reds, we are always looking for ways to develop and enhance the services we offer within both our local and wider communities. Throughout the week, we have showcased our various services and highlighted the important role our volunteers play in delivering opportunities and supporting others.

By creating, enabling, and empowering change through sharing our skills, knowledge, and experiences, we learn from one another and demonstrate that together we can achieve so much more.

This week has provided us with an opportunity not only to share our experiences of working alongside volunteers with learning disabilities, but also to celebrate the invaluable contribution they make and the important role they play within our organisation.

Learning Disability Awareness Week has not only reignited our passion but has also opened our eyes to developing further opportunities, strengthening our campaigns, and continuing the fight to create a fully accessible and inclusive community for all.

We only have to watch the news or speak with individuals with learning disabilities, their families, parents, and carers to recognise that many challenges still remain before we achieve a truly inclusive society. Here at the Community Reds, working alongside our valued community partners, we will use the momentum generated by this week to continue finding ways to break down the many barriers faced by disabled and socially excluded members of our local community.

We are also hopeful of receiving confirmation shortly that our application to become The Community Reds CIO has been successful. This represents a significant milestone in our journey and will enable and empower us to take the next step in our development.

Becoming a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), alongside our role as the official Charity Partner of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC, will create new opportunities to develop service-led agreements, expand our range of health and wellbeing services, attract future funding opportunities, and further develop our vocational training and volunteering programmes.

These developments have the potential to create pathways into paid part-time employment and supported work placements for individuals registered with the Community Reds Scheme, helping them gain valuable skills, confidence, and independence.

While Learning Disability Awareness Week may be drawing to a close, our commitment to creating opportunities, promoting inclusion, and empowering people to reach their full potential continues every day.

Together, we will continue creating, enabling, and empowering change.

17/06/2026

As we continue our celebrations for Learning Disability Awareness Week, we are proud to highlight the skills, passion, and positive impact that our volunteers with learning disabilities bring to everything we do.

This week also marks Loneliness Awareness Week, and breaking down the barriers associated with loneliness remains one of the key goals of the BFL Community Reds Outreach Programme.

Working alongside our valued community partners, our Outreach Programme aims to create, enable, empower, and inspire change, ensuring that nobody is left sitting on the bench. Every session is designed to bring people together through fun, inclusive sporting and social activities that meet the needs of all participants.

Today, we were in Seven Sisters delivering a fantastic session in partnership with Me, Myself and I. The activity of the day was Sitting Volleyball, with everyone getting involved, having fun, and enjoying plenty of laughter and friendly banter throughout the session.

We are also excited about the future as plans continue to come together for the launch of our enhanced Outreach Programme. A range of new activities will be introduced, including a Short Mat Bowls programme and club, weekly Health Walks, Flag Football, Social Walking Football, and the development of new opportunities through our Multi-Sport Inclusion Leagues and Tournaments.

The new season will also see the launch of our Volunteer Training Programme, offering a range of vocational qualifications designed to support both personal and professional growth.

If you are feeling lonely, isolated, or would simply like to find out more about the Community Reds Outreach Programme and how we may be able to support you, Please get in touch. Drop us an email or visit the Community Reds webpage to learn more about the opportunities available and how we can help break down the barriers to loneliness and social isolation.

Together, we can ensure that nobody is left sitting on the bench.

As we celebrate this year's Learning Disability Awareness Week and its theme, "Do You See Me?", here at Community Reds w...
16/06/2026

As we celebrate this year's Learning Disability Awareness Week and its theme, "Do You See Me?", here at Community Reds we are privileged to have several members of our volunteering team who have learning disabilities.
Time and time again, they demonstrate their talents, skills, and the invaluable contribution that individuals with learning disabilities make to the Community Reds programme, our club, and the wider community we serve.

Through our Create, Enable, Empower Change programme, Community Reds is committed to breaking down barriers, challenging societal stigma, and advocating for equal opportunities. We proudly demonstrate firsthand that people with learning disabilities are seen, heard, valued, and empowered to participate fully in all aspects of life.

As we look forward to the new season at ****, and all the exciting opportunities and developments it will bring, we are equally excited about the continued growth and evolution of Community Reds. With the development of a new organisational structure as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and becoming the club's principal charitable partner, we are entering an exciting new chapter.

This development will not only enhance the status and community impact of the club but will also help sustain and grow Community Reds as an independent charity partner. It will enable and empower us to expand our activities, develop new programmes, and create even more opportunities for those we support. Most importantly, it will help us build a self-sustaining organisation that continues to Create, Enable, and Empower Change, ensuring that nobody is ever left sitting on the bench.

For more information about Community Reds' outreach programmes and how we can support you in making a positive difference to your life and the lives of those around you, please email [email protected]

Congratulations to our BFL Community Reds Women's Walking Footballers, who yesterday rounded off their fantastic first s...
15/06/2026

Congratulations to our BFL Community Reds Women's Walking Footballers, who yesterday rounded off their fantastic first season by winning the Cup! 🏆

Our Rainbows team also had a fantastic campaign, narrowly missing out on the Plate Final by just one goal on goal difference.

We are incredibly proud of the achievements and growth of our BFL Walking Football Club and the opportunities it continues to provide for both male and female players. Well done to everyone involved, and a special shout-out to our dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to coach, manage, and develop our Walking Football initiatives.

As we begin another brand-new week, while some members of the team enjoy a well-deserved break, for the rest of us it's business as usual.

This week also marks Learning Disability Week 2026, which takes place from 15th to 21st June. Spearheaded by Mencap, this annual event celebrates the lives, achievements, and contributions of people with learning disabilities while challenging the barriers they continue to face in society.

This year's theme is "Do You See Me?", highlighting the importance of ensuring people with learning disabilities are seen, heard, valued, and respected in all aspects of life.

Here at the Community Reds, we are proud and privileged to be supporting this year's campaign by raising awareness and showcasing the wonderful achievements of our volunteers who have learning disabilities.

From supporting our Community Outreach sessions to playing a key role in our various matchday activity programmes, our volunteers make an invaluable contribution to everything we do. We firmly believe that by "Building on Ability, Not Disability, by Working Together", we can celebrate our collective skills, knowledge, passion, and commitment while recognising the positive impact our volunteers have across both our team and the wider community we serve.

We also have a number of exciting new opportunities coming up within the Community Reds. As part of this year's "Do You See Me?" campaign, we look forward to sharing these opportunities and celebrating the achievements, talents, and contributions of our amazing Community Reds volunteers throughout the week.








12/06/2026

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One of the most inspiring aspects of being part of the Community Reds is seeing just how incredible, resilient, and dete...
12/06/2026

One of the most inspiring aspects of being part of the Community Reds is seeing just how incredible, resilient, and determined people can be. Every day, we witness individuals finding ways to overcome personal challenges and the cards that life has dealt them.

We also see first-hand the dedication, support, empathy, and compassion shown by those who care for others, particularly unpaid carers.

An unpaid carer is a family member, friend, or neighbour who provides physical, practical, or emotional support to someone who cannot manage without help. Here in Wales, there are over 310,000 unpaid carers, with almost one in five providing more than 50 hours of care each week.

Carers Week is an annual UK-wide awareness campaign that celebrates and recognises the vital contribution of unpaid carers. This year's theme, "Building Carer Friendly Communities", focuses on ensuring that unpaid carers are better understood, recognised, valued, and supported in everyday life.

Working alongside our Community Reds partners through our various outreach programmes and initiatives, we will continue to support this important theme. Together, we will find ways to overcome barriers and challenges by providing warm, safe, welcoming, and supportive services that Create, Enable, Empower, and Change lives.

Our commitment is simple: to ensure that nobody is left sitting on the bench.
If you would like to find out more about our work, explore opportunities to collaborate, share skills and knowledge, and make a real difference within our local and wider communities, please email [email protected] or drop us a message.

Remember to smile, not frown—it takes less energy.

Have a great day




As we say goodbye to Volunteers' Week and welcome Carers Week, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible role...
09/06/2026

As we say goodbye to Volunteers' Week and welcome Carers Week, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible role that carers play in the lives of the individuals who come into contact with our Community Reds Outreach Programme.

In the short time we have been operating, we have witnessed first-hand the dedication, care, empathy and determination shown by carers to ensure those they support can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Too often, carers do not get paid, do not get a break, and do not receive the thanks they truly deserve.

So, during Carers Week, we simply want to say: Thank You.

Thank you for everything you do. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we want to recognise and celebrate the fantastic work you carry out every day.

Here at Community Reds, we work alongside a number of initiatives through our valued community partners. Together, we deliver a range of inclusion and respite activities, creating opportunities for carers to come together, chat, share information, support one another, and connect in a warm, welcoming, empowering and safe environment.

Over the coming weeks, we will be launching a range of exciting new initiatives designed to support both carers and the individuals they care for. These will include new community outreach sessions, groups and activities that will help to Create, Enable and Empower Change, ensuring that Nobody is Left Sitting on the Bench.

Talking of "Nobody Left Sitting on the Bench", our Community Reds Walking Football team is back in action this weekend with another tournament.

Tomorrow, our Inclusion Blast Pirates Cricket Session, delivered in partnership with Port Talbot Pirates Cricket Club, takes place (weather permitting) from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Port Talbot Cricket Club. We would love to see you there.

Finally, it has been great to see some new faces joining Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC and strengthening the squad ahead of the new season. A warm welcome to all the new signings – we can't wait to see you in action at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

Whatever you're up to today, enjoy it.

Remember: One Club. One Team. One Community.

Proud to be part of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

Up the Reds!





As comes to a close for another year, we would like to recognise and thank all of our fantastic volunteers across Comm...
06/06/2026

As comes to a close for another year, we would like to recognise and thank all of our fantastic volunteers across Community Reds and our outreach initiatives
From the coaches who run and support our Walking Football programme and player pathway, ensuring nobody is left sitting on the bench, to our matchday volunteers who turn up in all weathers to help create a welcoming and memorable experience for supporters at the Renewable Centre Stadium.

A special thank you also goes to our Community Reds volunteers who deliver our outreach sessions, helping to break down barriers and enable positive change within our communities.

Your skills, knowledge, time, and passion to make a difference are invaluable. Without your dedication, we simply would not be able to achieve all that we do.

Finally, we would like to wish the very best of luck to our Rainbow Reds and Community Reds men's and women's Walking Football teams competing in the Coalfield Cup tomorrow.

Good luck also to Community Reds Officer Martin Ransom, who is currently away on international duty in Northern Ireland with the Cymru Dragons.

Good luck to everyone involved, and thank you once again to all of our volunteers for everything you do.




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Let's start today's post by wishing all the volunteer coaches and players of Briton Ferry Llansawel Community Reds Walki...
04/06/2026

Let's start today's post by wishing all the volunteer coaches and players of Briton Ferry Llansawel Community Reds Walking Football Team the very best of luck in the Coalfield Cup this weekend, with both the men's and women's teams in action.

Talking of walking football, you may already be aware that the Community Reds and Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC will be hosting the World Masters Walking Football Cup this August at the Renewable Centre Stadium. This weekend will also see our very own Martin Ransom representing the Cymru Dragons. The Cymru Dragons are just one of a growing number of organisations that could become Community Partner Organisations.

In partnership with the Dragons, the Community Reds will be establishing a player pathway for walking footballers through new regional leagues, international tournaments and representative matches. This exciting partnership will create more opportunities and help drive the continued growth of walking football across Wales for both men and women.

If you would like to find out more about the Community Reds and our various initiatives, or if your organisation may be interested in becoming a Community Partner, please get in touch.

Yesterday was another successful day at the Renewable Centre Stadium as we put the finishing touches to our new Outreach Programme. Everything is now taking shape ahead of the new season and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead, particularly as we continue our journey towards achieving charitable status

Have a Great Day

One Club One Team One Community All proud to be a part of Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

As we continue to celebrate Volunteers' Week, I thought today's post would be a great opportunity to highlight and share...
03/06/2026

As we continue to celebrate Volunteers' Week, I thought today's post would be a great opportunity to highlight and share more information about the volunteering opportunities available with Community Reds and Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC.

As we look ahead to the exciting developments planned for Community Reds as an independent CIO, alongside the continued growth of our matchday activities programme at Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC men's and women's games at the Renewable Centre Stadium, we will soon be recruiting new volunteers to join our team.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the delivery of both our matchday programme and our expanding community outreach activities. No previous experience is required – just a passion for making a positive difference. We all have skills, knowledge, and experiences that can be shared to help create a more inclusive and supportive community.

As part of the Community Reds team, volunteers will have access to a range of training opportunities, the chance to gain transferable employment skills and qualifications, build confidence, and improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing.

You will be joining a growing and dedicated team of volunteers who are committed to making a real impact. If you have a skill, a passion, or simply want to meet new people and give something back to your community, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more and receive an invitation to our upcoming information event, please email [email protected] today.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard to the Community Reds team!

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