Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) has entered a new partnership with the International School Aberdeen (ISA) to support the delivery of community football programmes in Aberdeen.

ISA has provided AFCCT with access to their facilities to deliver term-time community football programmes which includes participation centres and the newly added Wee Dandies sessions for 2-5 year olds. AFCCT football development staff are also providing additional coaching sessions for ISA pupils aged 5 to 18.

This partnership further strengthens ISA’s ties with Aberdeen Football Club as they were recently announced as the AberDNA Junior headline sponsor, with a commitment to making football accessible to young people in the North East.

Stephen Boddie AFCCT Football Team Lead commented:

“AFCCT are delighted to be working closer together with ISA as we aim to strengthen the relationship between the local community, ISA and AFCCT through initially football projects for 4–18-year-olds and then increasing our impact of both ISA and AFCCT based on the community need in the area. We forward to seeing this partnership flourish in the coming months and years.”

Kevin Hawkins ISA Chief Operating Officer said;

“The International School of Aberdeen (ISA) is committed to serving the Aberdeen community, both as an independent school and as a charity.”

“The opportunity to partner with AFCCT is an exciting one for us as we see sport as an important part of a child's development. We are looking to grow our involvement with AFCCT as we recognise and value their contribution to the Aberdeen community.”

The International School of Aberdeen is located in Deeside and is an independent, IB World School with an inclusive community ethos and an innovative approach to learning that encourages our students to be independent, inquisitive and inspired by the world around them.