Marching at Pride in London 2024
Arsenal came together last weekend for the annual Pride in London parade – here’s the best of the action
![GayGooners singing at the Pride in London march](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Pride%20in%20London%202024.jpg?auto=webp&itok=1wKBzKhx)
Arsenal to march at Pride in London 2024
Our customised double-deck float will follow the capital parade route alongside an expected total of 32,000 participants
![The Gay Gooners supporters group marching at Pride in London 2023 in front of the Arsenal float](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Pride%20in%20London.jpg?auto=webp&itok=KJhkwDjY)
Local schools to represent Gunners
Arsenal will be represented by Yerbury and Canonbury primary schools in the Under-11 girls’ and Under-11 mixed events at this year’s Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament
![canonbury primary](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Canonbury.png?auto=webp&itok=kfBI9Wgd)
World Refugee Day
To mark World Refugee Day we welcomed 45 people from charity partners Freedom from Torture and the Helen Bamber Foundation to a football tournament at The Arsenal Hub
![Arsenal in the Community World Refugee Day](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Refugee%20Day%201.png?auto=webp&itok=qtixJWdV)
Paul Davis attends Parkinson’s session
Arsenal legend Paul Davis recently joined Arsenal in the Community’s Parkinson’s Walking Football session, where he also entertained participants with a Q&A session looking back on his career
![Arsenal in the Community Paul Davis](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Paul%20Davis%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=5FDm_N9p)
Arsenal girls go to Wembley
Four girls from Arsenal in the Community represented the club at the Premier League Inspires Challenge at Wembley Stadium, where they joined more than 200 other young people in showcasing ideas for raising mental health awareness in their local communities
![Arsenal in the Community Premier League Inspires](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Inside%20Matters%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=3P1OCsh_)
Celebrating 25 years of Double Club
In 2024, Arsenal is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Double Club, our community initiative that stands as one of the longest-running programmes of its kind in the country. Here’s why it’s important
![Double Club celebrates 25 years](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Double%20Club%2025.jpg?auto=webp&itok=YuOX1xI0)
NHS mental health centre opens
Academy Manager Per Mertesacker joined staff and service users in Islington to celebrate the opening of North London Mental Health Partnership’s (NLMHP) new, state of the art integrated community mental health centre on Thursday, April 18
![Per Mertesacker shakes hands at the opening of the Lowther Road centre](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Per%20Lowther%20Road.jpg?auto=webp&itok=smL0ssl0)
Empowering youth through fashion
Thirty young people from various No More Red charity partners recently engaged in a transformative four-part fashion workshop series – and one of their designs has now made its way to Arsenal stores
![Adidas store](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Adidas-store.png?auto=webp&itok=KhkAxwjy)
Emirates hosts community Iftar
Arsenal in the Community team and Finsbury Park Mosque have come together to host a vibrant community Iftar event that united members of the local community, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to celebrate, learn and show mutual respect during Ramadan
![Mo fasting](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Mo-fasting.png?auto=webp&itok=9VZr8TNo)
Billie named on Football Black List
Women & Girls’ Football Development Coordinator Billie Graham has been named on the Football Black List after appearing at the awards ceremony tonight
![Billie Graham](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Billie-Graham_0.png?auto=webp&itok=7AXUcS5n)
Wienroither on being an ambassador
Arsenal defender Laura Wienroither speaks on the importance of World Down Syndrome Day and the work of Arsenal in the Community
![Laura Wienroither](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/SM1_3891_r8bHbWNe%20Cropped.jpg?auto=webp&itok=9btyX--w)
Ten years of North London United
World Down Syndrome Day 2024 marks the ten-year anniversary of our collaboration with North London United, a community-based sports project dedicated to young individuals aged five to 30 years old with Down Syndrome
![wds day](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/wds-day.png?auto=webp&itok=ip-1CA7u)
PL Inspires’ week of special events
Premier Leagues Inspires uses the power of football to motivate and engage young people aged 11 to 18 who are not predicted to reach their full potential – and our participants have been busy…
![Arsenal in the Community Premier League Inspires](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20PL%20Inspires%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=Q3c5yWTG)
Billie nominated for Football Black List
Women & Girls’ Football Development Coordinator Billie Graham has been nominated for the 2024 Football Black List
![Billie Graham 2](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Billie-Graham-2.png?auto=webp&itok=BdYbkHtS)
Rocky 7 lays on half-term trips
Our latest intake of Rocky 7 participants recently enjoyed a packed half term of exciting visits at Arsenal – including a trip to the Sobha Realty Training Centre – and beyond
![Arsenal in the Community Rocky 7](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Roxky%207%20Feb%2024%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=Xy0NsSxt)
Meet our Commnunity Captain
Arsenal in the Community coach Rebecca Jones has been named our Premier League Community Captain in recognition of her work in empowering and inspiring young girls in our communities
![Comm captain](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community-captain.png?auto=webp&itok=PcfuEfEb)
Liverpool contribute to food bank
Arsenal will welcome a donation to our matchday food bank collection from Liverpool ahead of our Premier League match at Emirates Stadium this Sunday, February 4
![Foodbank 2](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Foodbank-2.png?auto=webp&itok=Zb4aW_Ud)
Arsenal’s prostate cancer support
Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, February 4, Arsenal are calling on men to check their risk of prostate cancer. Here's how – and why it matters
![Cancer UK hoodie](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Cancer-UK-hoodie.png?auto=webp&itok=IXecGfSp)
Our 2024 No More Red highlights
Our home game against Liverpool in the FA Cup on January 7 was a hugely successful day of awareness surrounding our No More Red initiative, and Arsenal Women also wore the all-white kit for the first time a week later. Here are the highlights from the days that highlighted our year-round dedication to tackling knife crime
![Arsenal in the Community No More Red](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20NMR%20highlights%202.jpg?auto=webp&itok=-CrCQtuJ)
No More Red Community Day
On January 4, more than 70 children from Arsenal in the Community and No More Red charity partners gathered at The Arsenal Hub to participate in our No More Red Community Day.
![No More Red Community Day](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Picture%201_1.jpg?auto=webp&itok=EGIsWTJS)
No More Red returns for 2024
Alongside adidas, we are proud to announce that our men’s first-team will wear the No More Red kit, drained of the club’s traditional red, for the first time in a home fixture when we face Liverpool in the FA Cup third round
![No More Red](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Mixed%20group.jpeg?auto=webp&itok=WfERFqfc)
Abianda charity runs NMR workshop
No More Red charity partner Abianda visited Arsenal to run an incredible workshop on working with women and girls affected by gangs and county lines
![Abianda 2](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Abianda%202.jpg?auto=webp&itok=4rXkmitQ)
Box Up Crime 10-year anniversary event
Box Up Crime – one of our No More Red charity partners – has held an event at Emirates Stadium to mark its tenth anniversary as a social enterprise, and there was a very special moment for some of its volunteers
![Box Up Crime 10 year anniversary event](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/box-up-2.png?auto=webp&itok=y2GWM2Rr)
Hub of the Christmas action
There was a Christmas surprise for a host of participants in Arsenal in the Community projects when Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Jurrien Timber, Oleksandr Zinchenko, William Saliba, Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Takehiro Tomiyasu called in at The Arsenal Hub last week
![Arsenal in the Community Hub](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Hub%20visits%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=zwESy8Oy)
Smith Rowe visits Walking Footballers
Emile Smith Rowe paid a visit to our Walking Football session for people with Parkinson’s Disease – and it featured on Match Of The Day
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Double Club celebrates 25 years
Our Double Club programme is 25 years old – and in that time our coaches and players have helped children in the classroom and on the football pitch. Here’s how…
![Arsenal in the Community Double Club](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Double%20Club%2025%20years%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=Jg_SW9aS)
Gunners spread festive cheer
Our men’s and women’s first-team players and club staff have been visiting our communities across north London to spread some festive cheer
Arsenal help Protect The Planet
Arsenal in the Community participants represented Arsenal at the Premier League Protect The Planet event, and had some great ideas for encouraging others to do their bit for the environment
![Arsenal in the Community Protect The Planet](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Protect%20The%20Planet%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=d7sHyxD8)
Islington Foodbank at the Emirates
Arsenal have linked up with Islington Foodbank to introduce a matchday food bank collection at Emirates Stadium that will run on every weekend match from the Wolverhampton Wanderers game on December 2 until the end of the 2023/24 season
![Arsenal in the Community Islington Foodbank](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Islington%20Foodbank.jpg?auto=webp&itok=_Thhbvxt)
Charlie George takes in Walking Football
Our Prostate Cancer Walking Football participants were in for a treat when Arsenal legend Charlie George visited a session
![Arsenal in the Community Charlie George Walking Football](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Charlie%20George%20Visit%204.jpg?auto=webp&itok=oPJr7Yke)
Bundesliga visits to learn from Arsenal
Arsenal in the Community have hosted a delegation from the Bundesliga and Deutsche Fussball Liga at Emirates Stadium to share insights into our initiatives for combating anti-semitism
![Arsenal in the Community Bundesliga anti-semitism visit](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Bundesliga%20Visit%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=GMYMBDP6)
Academy kids support Anti-Bullying Week
Arsenal’s Under-9s and Under-10s showed their support for Anti-Bullying Week by wearing odd socks during their training sessions and matches to celebrate individuality and self-expression – and Arsenal in the Community were busy too…
![Arsenal in the Community Anti-Bullying Week](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Anti-Bullying%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=Q-erJGBB)
First steps into coaching
Find out how the latest intake on our Coach Development programme are faring one month into their studies as they take their first steps towards a career in coaching
![Arsenal in the Community Coach Development Programme](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20Stories%20CDP%203.jpg?auto=webp&itok=YlRmo8-3)
Arsenal’s prostate cancer support
Arsenal in the Community are teaming up with the UCLH Cancer Fund to deliver a walking football project specifically for men affected by prostate cancer
![Arsenal in the Community UCH Prostate Cancer Walking Football](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Prostate%20Cancer%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=AaVyc3Rt)
Arsenal hosts Kicks Not Flicks
Arsenal in the Community has played host to Kicks Not Flicks, an annual football tournament that raises money for The Ben Kinsella Trust to help combat knife crime
![Arsenal in the Community Kicks Not Flicks](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Kicks%20Not%20Flicks%20opener.jpg?auto=webp&itok=YfK3NlDt)
Foundation recognised for relief effort
The Arsenal Foundation has been recognised for its role in the relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Turkey and northern Syria in February earlier this year by winning the Third Sector Charity Partnership of the Year Award
![Arsenal Foundation](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/PHOTO-2023-09-27-14-30-37%20copy.jpg?auto=webp&itok=9HecAgMB)
Arsenal at Downing Street celebration
Members of Arsenal in the Community were among 150 invitees at the Speaker’s House in Downing Street on Tuesday night to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of London United
![London United 2](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/London-United-2.png?auto=webp&itok=hPPlFW7N)
Arsenal in the Community’s big impact
Participants in Arsenal in the Community activities are happier, healthier and develop a sense of belonging – that’s what we learned from a survey of regular attendees at our annual Play On The Pitch event this year
![Arsenal in the Community Play on the Pitch](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Impact%20Survey%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=gqAGBV5w)
Steel Warriors break world record
Our No More Red charity partner Steel Warriors made history last weekend by breaking a bodyweight world record and launching a new national governing body for the sport, British Calisthenics
![Arsenal in the Community No More Red Steel Warriors](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Steel%20Warriors%202.jpg?auto=webp&itok=M4S-KTX3)
Mabel surprises youngsters at The Hub
A group of Islington care experienced young people enjoyed a huge surprise at The Arsenal Hub this week as singer-songwriter and Gooner Mabel paid them a visit to encourage them to follow their dreams
![Mabel at the Arsenal Hub](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/mable-1.png?auto=webp&itok=UEBZhJRx)
Beth Mead calls in on local schoolkids
Arsenal forward Beth Mead surprised a group of children from Laycock Primary School by dropping in on their Premier League Primary Stars session to give them a talk and answer questions about her life and career. And we were there to catch it on camera…
![Arsenal in the Community Beth Mead Premier League Primary Stars](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Beth%20Mead%20Primary%20Stars.jpg?auto=webp&itok=OyX7Y4Pz)
No More Red and BSL win UEFA awards
Two Arsenal campaigns – No More Red in partnership with adidas and our introduction of British Sign Language at Emirates Stadium matchdays – have been honoured at UEFA’s first FootbALL awards
![No More Red BSL win UEFA FootbALL awards](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20NMR%20UEFA%20award%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=PzXY10qX)
Parkinson’s Walking Football at The Hub
Arsenal in the Community have launched a Walking Football Programme for people with Parkinson’s disease, providing a safe space to play as well as an opportunity to socialise and receive support
![Arsenal in the Community Parkinsons Walking Football](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Parkinsons%20Walking%20Football%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=LwRx0G4y)
Play on the Pitch is a big hit
More than 800 people descended on Emirates Stadium for Arsenal in the Community’s annual #PlayOnThePitch event – and it was a huge success…
![Arsenal in the Community Play on the Pitch](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Play%20on%20the%20Pitch%207_0.jpg?auto=webp&itok=11Vj0taO)
Arsenal pair win PFA Champions Award
Arsenal duo Reiss Nelson and Kaylan Marckese have been named as the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Community Champions for the 2022/23 season, celebrating their work off the pitch throughout local areas
![Reiss Nelson PFA Champions Award](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20PFA%20Champions%20Award%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=M2tyjNFT)
Pre-Academy helps London sports club
Arsenal’s Pre-Academy leadership were honoured for their work with Sporting Club Vista, a south London sports club that suffered tragedy late last year, at our final game of the season.
![Arsenal in the Community Sporting Club Vista](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Sporting%20Club%20Vista.jpg?auto=webp&itok=LH9acuLt)
Arsenal win Save the Children award
The Arsenal Foundation’s Coaching for Life programme has received industry recognition at the Save the Children Partnerships Awards at The Shard
![The Arsenal Foundation Coaching for Life award](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Coaching%20for%20Life%20award%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=CGew32Kh)
Watch Raise Your Game 2023
Emirates Stadium recently played host to Kick It Out’s Raise Your Game conference 2023. Arsenal staff members were on hand to mentor the young attendees – and you can find out what they had to say about the importance of passing on their experience here
![Arsenal in the Community Kick It Out Raise Your Game](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Watch%20Raise%20Your%20Game.jpg?auto=webp&itok=6UWAG1y-)
PL and PFA bosses visit The Hub
Premier League CEO Richard Masters and PFA CEO Maheta Malongo recently visited The Arsenal Hub to observe Arsenal in the Community’s Football Plus and Gunners For Change programmes in action.
![Premier League PFA Arsenal in the Community visit](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20PL%20and%20PFA%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=YG-YjTwD)
Celebrating our Jewish Gooners
Ahead of Sunday’s match against Brighton & Hove Albion, we celebrated the official launch of Jewish Gooners with a special party at Emirates Stadium
![Vinai Venkatesham and the Jewish Gooners](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/jewish-gooners-vinai.png?auto=webp&itok=yHiDVbsU)
No More Red wins sports award
Our No More Red campaign with adidas has won another award, this time at the Sports Industry Awards 2023 – find out more here
![No More Red Sports Industry Awards 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20NMR%20Award.jpg?auto=webp&itok=9fXqP5Pc)
Raise Your Game Conference 2023
We were delighted to host Kick It Out’s Raise Your Game conference at Emirates Stadium – an event that gives under-represented young people a chance to gain advice and receive support from a wide range of sport industry experts
![Vinai Venkatesham speaking at the Raise Your Game conference](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/raise-your-game-1.png?auto=webp&itok=yXbDxR88)
Arsenal’s Cruyff Court on Sky Sports
Arsenal in the Community hit the headlines this week when our work at Elthorne Park’s Cruyff Court was profiled on the Sky Sports News website and app
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Rocky 7 team get creative at adidas
Members of Arsenal in the Community’s Rocky 7 mentoring programme got a unique insight into how football kits are made – and then got creative themselves – thanks to a special session with adidas this week.
![Community News Rocky 7 x adidas](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Rocky%207%20x%20adidas%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=aWIBKH8H)
The positive impact of Coaching for Life
We mark the 12th anniversary of the start of the Syrian War with a new film that tells the stories of two young refugees who are benefitting from Coaching for Life, a football programme that builds sustainable resilience in children living in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan
![Ward plays football with fellow coaches](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/CH1791295_Ward%2C_age_20%2C_working_as_an_assistant_junior_coach%20copy.jpg?auto=webp&itok=5JfQpZ-t)
Marking International Women’s Day
How we deliver International Women’s Day workshops in local primary schools with the aim of inspiring young girls to consider a career in football
![A photoboard of Arsenal Women with the text: 'How will your embrace equity?'](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/39-ExploringArsenal.jpg?auto=webp&itok=rfIb2j4Z)
Arsenal stars attend pitch opening
Three Arsenal players were on hand to help open the revamped Suffolk Estate football pitch in London Fields
![Arsenal in the Community London Fields](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20London%20Fields%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=blpQA8j5)
Academy x Community training session
Sixteen participants from our Football Plus programme have attended an exclusive training session at London Colney to take part in a number of drills and activities planned by Arsenal Academy players.
![Arsenal in the Community Academy Under-18s training](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Under-18%20session%201_0.jpg?auto=webp&itok=nyKWKInu)
January round-up
January has seen our Arsenal in the Community and Arsenal Foundation teams hit the ground running with a very busy start to 2023. Last month’s work features the start of a new girls' project created and run by Lotte Wubben-Moy, a surprise visit from Leah Williamson and more achievements for our Coaching for Life programme in Zaatari
![Mascots walking out with our players at Emirates Stadium](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/mascots.png?auto=webp&itok=bkTkuec5)
A mural for the community, by the community
A No More Red mural has been installed in Islington's Rosemary Gardens in a joint community effort to inspire our young people
adidas and Arsenal expand No More Red
adidas and Arsenal have launched the next chapter of our No More Red campaign, an initiative first launched in January 2022 to support the long-standing work being done by Arsenal in the Community to help keep young people safe from knife crime and youth violence
![No More Red 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/no-more-red-2022.png?auto=webp&itok=WzMti7nX)
Anthony Yarde on No More Red
Anthony Yarde is a British professional boxer and Arsenal fan. He grew up in London, and was involved in the No More Red campaign in 2022. Here he shares why he is proud to be a part of the initiative and what he hopes it can achieve
![Anthony Yarde](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/NMR22_YARDE_16x9.jpg?auto=webp&itok=KiXCu-6y)
How to volunteer as part of No More Red
Each person who volunteers with one of the above as part of the scheme can receive their own No More Red shirts and will be invited to watch us play at Emirates Stadium. Here's how you can get involved…
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Spreading festive cheer in the community
This week our men’s and women’s first-team players and club staff shared festive cheer with young supporters across north London as we continued our long-standing tradition of bringing presents to hospitals and community initiatives in the local area
Watch dads go to Extra Time
Arsenal in the Community’s recent Extra Time event with parenting platform MusicFootballFatherhood (MFF) at Emirates Stadium was a big success – and now you can see for yourself how a group of dads got on
![Arsenal in the Community MusicFootballFatherhood](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Extra%20Time%204.jpg?auto=webp&itok=VR1pv6eT)
Islington schools visit our media studio
Arsenal in the Community invited eight Islington schools to be football journalists for the day at our media studio – and the pupils were in for a surprise when they got to interview an Arsenal star
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Extra Time for dads at Emirates
Arsenal in the Community partnered with parenting platform MusicFootballFatherhood to host an event called Extra Time at Emirates Stadium, where dads came together to have discussions around fatherhood, support each other and to share experiences
![Arsenal in the Community MusicFootballFatherhood](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Extra%20Time%201_0.jpg?auto=webp&itok=SA46R4Lr)
Positive Futures hits the mark
Arsenal in the Community has published the results of a satisfaction survey for our contribution to the Islington Positive Futures programme, and the results have shown strong progress since the end of the Covid lockdowns
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Community youth meet French legends
Ten participants from Arsenal in The Community were invited to the French Embassy to attend a special event highlighting the impact of French Football in the UK – and got to meet Arsenal legends Arsène Wenger and Patrick Vieira while they were there
![French Football Reception](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20French%20Football%20Reception%201.jpg?auto=webp&itok=PKl7dJ7F)
More NMR shirts for young role models
One aim of our No More Red initiative with adidas is to spotlight the work of young people who have made a positive difference. Here we celebrate six of them for the work they have put in to Arsenal in the Community programmes and beyond as they each receive one of the iconic white shirts that highlight the No More Red campaign
![No More Red Joseph Abigail](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20white%20shirts%20Joseph%20Abigail.jpg?auto=webp&itok=KoGr7ugi)
No More Red wins community award
We are proud to announce that our No More Red campaign in association with adidas won The Community Award at the Leaders Sports Awards, while The Arsenal Forest matchday programme initiative was also a runner-up in the Sustainability category.
![No More Red](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/adidas_NMR_Group_01_16x9.jpg?auto=webp&itok=l-h1Kd_h)
Premier League Community Captain
Head of Arsenal in the Community Freddie Hudson is one of two loyal Arsenal staff members to be named a Premier League Community Captain to recognise his outstanding contribution to our local area
![Freddie Hudson with Alan Shearer](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Freddie_8.jpg?auto=webp&itok=IAS4SB8m)
Arsenal in the Community's new website
We are proud to unveil a revamped section of the website devoted to Arsenal in the Community, the department that has been using the power of the Arsenal name to positively impact the lives of young people since 1985
![Arsenal in the Community - 30 years](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/gun__1425302836_community30_banner.jpg?auto=webp&itok=y_VUMIzL)
Home kit to help Community
We're giving a little back to the north London community through our new home kit launch, with £5 from every new home shirt bought directly through us ahead of the new season going to support local community initiatives
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More role models rewarded
One aim of our No More Red initiative with adidas is to spotlight the work of young people who have made a positive difference. Here we celebrate five of them for the work they have put in to Arsenal in the Community programmes and beyond as they each receive one of the iconic white shirts that highlight the No More Red campaign
![Rawand Arsenal in the Community](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20white%20shirts%20Rawand.jpg?auto=webp&itok=WcTgW07I)
Rocky 7 goes from strength to strength
The latest on the Rocky 7 project set up in conjunction with the family of Arsenal legend David Rocastle to mentor local youngsters – and the good news is that it’s getting bigger and better in the year ahead and beyond
![David Rocastle Rocky 7](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20Rocky%207%20Rocastle.jpg?auto=webp&itok=gHQUjJiN)
Arsenal Supporting Supporters
Arsenal centre backs past and present Leah Williamson and Tony Adams have joined the ranks of players who are supporting local businesses, this time Buckenham Locksmiths, as part of the Arsenal Supporting Supporters series
![Tony Adams and Leah Williamson in the latest Arsenal Supporting Supporters video](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Supporting-Supporters.jpg?auto=webp&itok=zaFimQn0)
Young role models awarded white shirts
One aim of our No More Red initiative with adidas is to spotlight the work of young people who have made a positive difference. Here we celebrate six of them for the work they have put in to Arsenal in the Community programmes and beyond as they each receive one of the iconic white shirts that highlight the No More Red campaign
![Jordan Arsenal in the Community](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Community%20News%20white%20shirts%20Jordan.jpg?auto=webp&itok=ZFgsqpUH)
Arsenal & Lavazza unite
Leading Italian coffee brand Lavazza is continuing its long-standing partnership with Arsenal by uniting forces to support the local communities surrounding Emirates Stadium
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Lotte signs up for Community role
Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy has signed a new deal with the club that includes a commitment to working with Arsenal in the Community
![Lotte Wubben-Moy](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/LWM%202.jpg?auto=webp&itok=LC4mYz10)
Arsenal Supporting Supporters
Aaron Ramsdale is the latest Arsenal star to back our local businesses, this time with Holloway Road fish bar the Chip Inn, as part of the Arsenal Supporting Supporters series
![Arsenal Supporting Supporters: Chip Inn](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/TMC550_ARSENALPAIRUP_RAMSDALE_04.jpg?auto=webp&itok=Het0JSqi)
Wrighty donates No More Red shirts
The ten shirts worn by outfield players in our Emirates FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest have been gifted to organisations doing work in the community to address some of the root causes of knife crime and youth violence
![Ian Wright gifts a No More Red shirt at Emirates Stadium](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/wrighty.jpg?auto=webp&itok=5YmkZwzy)
Official Voice: Ian Wright
Every match, we hear from senior figures at the club on our Official Voice pages of the matchday programme. Here the legendary Ian Wright discusses our No More Red campaign with adidas
![No More Red Collective image](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/collective.jpg?auto=webp&itok=_rgeQeGI)
Club joins safeguarding campaign
The Premier League and its clubs – including Arsenal – are joining The FA and other football stakeholders in a national safeguarding campaign
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Arsenal Supporting Supporters
As we welcome fans back to Emirates Stadium for 2021/22 Premier League season, it’s not just the club that is delighted to see fans back, but many local businesses and community organisations who surround the area in London N5 and N7
![Rob Holding x The Tollington Arms | Arsenal Supporting Supporters](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Holding%20Pair%20Up%20dotcom.jpg?auto=webp&itok=Y_sQ1QVG)
There is No Room For Racism anywhere
All Premier League matches taking place this weekend will be dedicated to No Room For Racism, as together with the league and clubs, we continue to urge fans to challenge and report discriminatory behaviour wherever they see it
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Arsenal Supporting Supporters
Our biggest home game of the season, against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, will be presented by Autoparts – a family business that has been on Holloway Road, N7 for 48 years
![Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Autoparts](/sites/default/files/styles/link_image_extra_large/public/images/Auba%20x%20Autoparts.jpg?auto=webp&itok=mw9NZlCR)