AFC Bournemouth was established as a charitable trust (Charity Number: 1122693) in 2007. The club’s community scheme reaches over 100,000 children and families across Dorset each year, offering football and educational based projects, this valuable work is funded by public and private funding, enabling partners to demonstrate their commitment to the community, reach a diverse audience and hit corporate and social responsibility objectives.

The Community Sports Trust motivates and engages people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities towards common goals of building self-esteem, personal development and to inspire a thriving community.