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A passion for football and a commitment to community opportunity are at the heart of Michael’s journey with Glasgow On The Ball AFC, where he now serves as Club Director of the club’s inclusive “On the Ball FC” programme. Michael, who qualified from the University of Strathclyde in 2021, works professionally as an accountant. But away from spreadsheets and calculators, he swaps his office tools for a tactics board and football boots as he leads one of the club’s longest-stand

The Active Age Programme is continuing to grow, now delivering engaging activity sessions in 10 care homes across North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire. The programme has also celebrated the restart of sessions at Morningside Care Home, bringing regular movement and social activity back to residents in Wishaw. Activities are now being delivered in care homes across Rutherglen, Wishaw, East Kilbride, Uddingston, Hamilton and Coatbridge, ensuring more residents than ever can

Pensioners across the community are being invited to start their Sundays feeling energised and connected with Wake Up with Martyn , a free online activity class designed especially for older adults. Held every Sunday morning on Zoom, the session offers gentle movement, light stretching, and uplifting conversation — all from the comfort of home. The class is tailored to suit different mobility levels, making it accessible whether participants prefer to sit or stand. Staying ac

The 2025/26 season marks GOTB AFC's fourth season in the Glasgow and District Sunday Football League (GDSFC), which has grown to become the largest Sunday League football setup in Scotland. Following back-to-back promotions in our first two seasons, we secured safety in the GDSFC Premiership last season, cementing our place as on of the premier teams in Glasgow. Personally, I had to take a step back this year solely into a management role since suffering a severe knee injury

The Fair Play Foundation are delighted to announce that we have received Scottish Government funding for another years work during the...

We are looking to recruit a volunteer manager for our Glasgow on the Ball United team. On the Ball FC is a football club with a...

We are delighted to announce we have been successful in an application for funding from the Barclays Community Football Fund, being...

Congratulations to Glasgow on the Ball who were the winners of the inaugural Fair Play Foundation Invitational Cup. The Cup was the...

Our Colours of our Scarves programme is back! Running since 2012, we're back for 2022, delivering equality and anti-discrimination...

The Fair Play Foundation Invitational Cup has started, bringing together teams across Glasgow to celebrate inclusion and diversity. The...

We're very pleased to announce new Walking Football sessions commencing in partnership with Glasgow Life. From the 11st of July,...

Our Walking Football programme restarts on the 6th of July at Glasgow Green Football Centre (6pm-7pm). All players (regardless of gender...

We are delighted to announce we have secured funding from the Glasgow Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to deliver Walking...

We are delighted to announce that On the Ball FC will be coming under the auspices of the Fair Play Foundation and form part of our...

We are today delighted to announce the Fair Play Foundation will be the title sponsor of the Glasgow Community & Co-Operative League...

We are pleased to state we have provision to deliver 30 workshops to sports clubs across the country at no charge. Our interactive and...

We are offering FREE online 1-to-1 activity sessions for those aged over 60, tailored to their needs in addition to monthly wellbeing...