It’s been a record-breaking year of community spirit for Argyle Community Trust, touching the lives of more than 100,000 people across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
It’s all revealed in the Argyle Community Trust 2024/25 Impact Report, which showcases how the official charity of Plymouth Argyle Football Club is changing lives through sport, education and wellbeing.
“I am proud to see the release of this report. It is a testament to the hard work of our staff who have been providing opportunities for the people in the communities we serve to become empowered and aspire to reach their goals.
said Chief Executive Mark Lovell.
“Our charity and its reach are unique, and to be working with so many partners across two counties demonstrates the passion we have.”
Reaching those who need it most
More than half of all participants came from the most deprived areas of the South West, proving the charity’s programmes are reaching those who need them most.
This year alone, the Trust delivered over one million hours of support, from education and job training to projects tackling loneliness, disability inclusion and community health.
During the 2024/25 season, the Trust has:
- Delivered a staggering 1,049,668 contact hours across all provisions, targeting support for those most in need.
- Supported 101,218 local people aged between four months and 100 years.
- Delivered 12,693 hours of educational and employment support to raise aspirations and support people back into employment.
- Dedicated 2,381 hours to fight health inequalities.
- Facilitated 718 hours to bring local people together to overcome isolation and loneliness.
- Supported people to lose 1,734kg of weight through our health programmes.
A new era for community sport in Plymouth
March saw the opening of The Hub at Foulston Park, a new state-of-the-art community and wellbeing centre developed with Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Albion.
A second hub in Sherford soon followed, strengthening the charity’s vision for connected, active communities.
National recognition
The Trust’s work also earned national awards, including Community Project of the Season at the 2025 EFL Awards for its groundbreaking ACTing with Children project which supports children who have a parent in prison.
