Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC and the Bradford (Park Avenue) Sports Foundation recently held a highly productive meeting at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to explore a new partnership that could benefit the wider club, our Foundation programmes, and communities across Bradford.
Representing both the club and Foundation, Community Director Mathew Everett met with Kunaal James Wharfe and Lindsay Beresford FCIPD to discuss how Bradford (Park Avenue) and LBA could work together across several exciting areas, strengthening local connections and creating new opportunities for young people, supporters, and staff.
The group identified three key areas to develop further:
Careers & Aspirations
Collaborating on pathways and opportunities for post-16 students linked to LBA, including careers engagement, workplace visits, and potential education-to-employment routes for young people involved in the club and Foundation.
Charity Football Match
Planning a fun, engaging charity football match for Leeds Bradford Airport staff — using football to promote wellbeing, teamwork, and fundraising for community projects.
Advertising & Visibility
Exploring mutually beneficial visibility and sponsorship opportunities, strengthening the connection between LBA and Bradford (Park Avenue), and supporting the growth of both the club and Foundation brand.
This meeting reflects the shared commitment of Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC and LBA to support young people, create opportunity, and champion the Bradford district through partnership working.
Special thanks to our ED&I Consultant Humayun Islam BEM BCAc for helping connect both organisations and contributing to the discussion.
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC and the Sports Foundation look forward to progressing these ideas and building a strong, long-term relationship with Leeds Bradford Airport.