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Our Football Buddies Programme

Football Buddies enables adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire to share their love of football with their volunteer buddy. Our buddies go to football matches together to cheer on local teams such as Gloucester City. 

Would you like a Football Buddy?

If you would like a Football Buddy, please click on 'Ask for a Football Buddy' below. One of our Buddy Coordinators will contact you once we've received your request.

Ask for a Football Buddy 

Become a Football Buddy Volunteer 

Volunteers are crucial to our Football Buddy programme. Whatever your skills or background, volunteering as a Football Buddy will make a significant difference for an adult with a learning disability in Gloucestershire. In return we offer training, ongoing support, reimbursement of expenses and the opportunity to participate in a range of social activities.

 Volunteer as a Football Buddy

Gloucester City AFC

We are extremely grateful to Gloucester City AFC  who continue to support our Football Buddies programme.

Gloucester City AFC provides free match tickets for our buddies and ensures that every part of the visit is accessible for adults with learning disabilities - from parking at the stadium to seating arrangements. #GCAFC

Latest news & social events

Our social activities are for individuals with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire that are registered with Building Circles.

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 Our Social Buddies programme connects adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire to volunteers who share hobbies and interests.

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Our Gig Buddies programme connects adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire with volunteers who share a love of live music.

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