More than 200 LFC Foundation participants were given the chance to play on the pitch at Anfield this week.
Among those taking part in the memorable experience was Honeysuckle FC – a programme designed to support men who have experienced baby loss.
They were joined by participants from across the full breadth of Foundation programmes, including Red Neighbours open and walking football, as well as Onside and Primary Stars, which are programmes supported by the Premier League Players’ fund and Premier League that use football to tackle inequality and help young people be active, develop key life skills and contribute to more inclusive communities.
Premier League Kicks and Player Development Programme participants also took part, with both programmes inspiring young people from across Merseyside and Belfast through the power of the game.
LFC Foundation inclusion participants, funded through the Steve Morgan Foundation, shared the pitch with participants of the Red Together refugee and asylum seeker sessions and the LGBT+ & ally participants, making for a truly inclusive evening of football.
Matt Parish, chief executive of LFC Foundation, said: “It’s an unforgettable experience to walk out at Anfield.
“LFC Foundation aims to tackle social inequality in our communities, and these memorable moments are a small but meaningful part of that journey.”
Last season alone, LFC Foundation supported more than 145,000 people across its health, learning and employability programmes, with more than half of participants from the top 20 per cent most-deprived areas in the country.
Through Red Neighbours, LFC Foundation also donated more than £500,000 worth of essential food hampers, stadium tours and matchday experiences last season and supported the delivery of 1,000 free meals per week, prepared by the LFC kitchens, to community members.
