Since 2014, John McGhee has been a trustee of the York City Football Club Foundation which provides various initiatives across the York and North Yorkshire region working with funders including other charities, The National Lottery, York City Council, The FA and Premier League.
The football club recently changed ownership and as a result, John McGhee was asked to take over as Chair of the Trustees of the Foundation.
He said, “The Foundation has a wonderful reputation working across York and North Yorkshire undertaking projects helping those with various needs including fitness, mental health and general well being and making a real difference to people’s lives. It isn’t all about football and so includes numerous activities supporting people of all ages and genders. It also manages the Ladies pathway including the Regional Talent Centre and York City Ladies. I am honoured to be involved”.
Statistics & Facts about the Foundation
- Reaches nearly 2000 people per week on average
- Age range of participants 4 to 88 years
- Offers a pathway for engagement & recreational to & talent routes in all programmes
- Works across the City of York, and the wider North Yorkshire geographical area
- Represented on York Youth Sector, Active York Strategic partnership for sport and leisure, Football Facilities Steering Group, Women & Girls FA Steering Group amongst other key partnerships.
Awards/Accolades
- Winner of Best Project for Children 2019 – National League Trust
- Winner of Youth Group Provider 2018 Active York Sport Award for City Kickabout
- Winner of Best Project for Older People 2017 – National League Trust
- Winner of Active in York 2017 Active York Sport Award for Walk With York
- Lord Mayor of York Shine Provider of the Year Award 2013
