Football cannot solve every problem. But it can ensure that nobody has to face them alone. Football brings people together. We help make that connection beyond the final whistle.

👋 Interested in a signed programme from Jim Leighton? This is just one of the thousands of memorabilia items we will have for sale at our Christmas Shopping and Memorabilia Evening at Pittodrie on Monday 9th November. With over 40 stalls of festive gifts and an entire lounge full of AFC history, the evening is a great chance to find that perfect gift for Christmas ⭐ Stay tuned for more announcements during the week... ps. Real life Jim Leighton is not included with purchase 😁 Get your tickets here 🎟 bit.ly/4zGq0oe

👋 Hello from our new Extra Time team! Stacey and McColly join AFCCT as our Extra Time Co-ordinater and Coach - we look forward to expanding our work with Extra Time across the City and Shire 🙌

📸 Extra Time Camp! Our Education and Communities team have been busy across the city during the October holidays delivering free Extra Time sessions at ASV and Manor Park. Although there are some familiar faces, we are excited to announce that we have two new additions to the AFCCT family who will be working on the expansion and delivery of Extra Time across the North East! Stay tuned for our new team to introduce themselves 👋

😋 It's a classic... mince and tatties! Join us today at the Pittodrie Community Hub from 12.30pm-3.30pm for a delicious meal, activities and a chance to chat to some local organisations. Anyone is welcome and the Hub is completely fee to attend ☺️ 📍RDS Stand, Pittodrie Stadium

🔴 £1.2 Million Community Pitch Project Gets Underway at Cormack Park. Thanks to funding from The Pitching In Fund, supported by The UK Government, alongside funding from the Scottish FA through its Member Support programme, the Scottish Football Partnership Trust and significant additional investment from the Cormack Family Foundation, the third community pitch's construction is underway. The new pitch will allow AFCCT to improve and expand community football opportunities with a particular focus on increasing participation amongst underrepresented groups. Read more here 🔗 bit.ly/4eLLnwl @DCMS @ScotFANorth @ScottishFA #CommunityFootballSpaces #PitchingIn #FootballForAll

🌟 We would like to congratulate AFCCT Trustee, Sylvia Halkerston OBE, for receiving an OBE! Sylvia was honoured recently at a ceremony in Windsor Castle and has been recognised for her work in developing strong links between education and industry and enabling young people to take opportunities to realise their potential. Sylvia played a pivotal role in developing initiatives which developed employability skills and championed apprenticeship programmes. Please join us in congratulating Sylvia for this fantastic achievement - well done! 👏

⚽ AFCCT October Coaching is underway with week 2 of camps... But did you know we still have space on our 1-2 day camp options? 📌 GARIOCH SPORTS CENTRE - AFCCT OCTOBER HOLIDAY COACHING 📅 Thursday 22nd and/or Friday October 2026 (1- or 2-day options) ⏰ 9.30am-12.30pm 🌟 2018/2019/2020/2021 DOB 👉 £20 per day (discount code below) 📌 GARIOCH SPORTS CENTRE - YOUTH KICKABOUT (Football Matches & Street Football Games) 📅 Thursday 22nd and/or Friday October 2026 (1- or 2-day options) ⏰ 1.30pm-3.30pm 💫 2012/2013/2014 DOB 👉 £30 (discount code below) DISCOUNT: Use 'GARIOCH10' at checkout 🤩 SPLIT PAYMENTS - Did you know that you can split your payments into 2, 3 or 4 instalments to spread the cost of your booking. Book here ➡️ bit.ly/4seHVzX

❄ AFCCT Christmas Shopping Evening returns 🤩 Returning for 2026, the popular AFCCT Christmas Shopping Evening will be hosted at Pittodrie on Monday 9th November with the addition of a new 'Memorabilia Sale'! Last year's event was a popular one with over 40 stalls to visit for buying the perfect Christmas gift for friends, family and even pets. 🎁 All you need to know: 👉 Tickets £3 | U12's free 📍 Madri & Legends Lounge, RDS, Pittodrie Stadium 📅 Monday 9th November, 5.30pm-9pm 🌟 Over 40 stalls to browse 🆕 Memorabilia Sale with signed/unsigned AFC items 🔥 More to be announced soon... Don't miss out on being prepared for Christmas this year... buy your tickets now! 🎟 bit.ly/4zGq0oe

🫵 Are you a winner? Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for Saturday's Matchday Draw - here are the winning numbers: 1st: 30657 2nd: 31936 If you have a winning ticket, please contact [email protected] with your details and proof of winning ticket.

⚽ EXTRA TIME! Week One of Extra Time camps were kicked-off by a visit from the @AberdeenWomen ahead of their match against The Spartans next weekend at Pittodrie. The camp participants received free tickets to the match and had a chance to talk to the players. 😁 Extra Time camps will return for week 2 of the holidays at Manor Park with lots of activities lined-up - we look forward to seeing you all there!👋 @ScottishFA | @ScotFANorth

🎃 AFCCT October Coaching - Week 2! Don't miss out on Week 2 of our AFCCT October Coaching with camps taking place across the North East 👇 📍Aberdeen Sports Village 📍Garioch Sports Centre 📍MACBI Community Hub There are outfield and goalkeeping options available with all camps delivered by our trained AFCCT coaches! 🔥 Spaces are going fast 🔥 BOOK NOW 🔗 bit.ly/4iBYWkR

MATCHDAY DRAW WINNING NUMBERS! Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for today’s draw - here are the winning numbers: 1st: 30047 2nd: 30134 If you have a winning ticket, please contact [email protected] with your details and proof of winning ticket.

🌏 #WorldMentalHealthDay
 
Today we want to share with you a simple reminder that AFCCT is here to help.
 
This video tells one story but represents so many more.
 
"Football cannot solve every problem. But it can ensure that nobody has to face them alone."
 
 Visit AFCCT’s Community Programmes here 👉 bit.ly/4gCLBWU
 
If you need immediate help or know someone who is struggling, there are also resources available from the below;
- NHS 24 | call 111
- Samaritans | call 116 123
- SAMH | samh.org.uk/

🚨 LAST CHANCE INVERURIE AFCCT October Coaching returns to Garioch Sports Centre next week and there are limited spaces remaining! 📍 Garioch Sports Centre (Outdoor Astroturf) 📆 Monday 12th - Friday 16th October 2026 ⏰ 9.30-3.00pm ⭐ 6-12 Years Old (2020-2014 DOB) All Participants will receive an AFC gift and AFCCT medal at the end of the week! BOOK NOW 🔗 bit.ly/4hUXB6P

⚽ Week One October Coaching - GIRLS ONLY Join us at Aberdeen Sports Village next week for the AFCCT Girls Only October Coaching led by our trained AFCCT coaches. 📍Aberdeen Sports Village (Indoor Astroturf) 📆Monday 12th - Friday 16th October 2026 ⏰ 9.30-3.00pm ⭐ 7-13 Years Old (2019-2013 DOB) - Players will be split into their own age groups All Participants will receive an AFC gift and AFCCT medal at the end of the week! 🔥 Limited spaces remaining... BOOK NOW 🔗 bit.ly/4jJwrlI

🎙 #ChallengePovertyWeek Earlier this week our Community and Events Fundraiser, Debra, joined Finlay and Sandy live on air @shmuORG to discuss Challenge Poverty Week and AFCCT's place in the community. The Trust offers a variety of programmes from Pittodrie Stadium that are aimed at tackling poverty as well as helping those who are socially isolated - they are free to attend and open to anyone who would like to come along! Thank you for having us on air at SHMU! 👏 📻 Listen here - bit.ly/4hCIIHi 👉 Find out more about our Community Programmes - bit.ly/4gCLBWU

AFCCT Golf Day 2026 ✅ A big thank you to everyone who attended the annual AFCCT Golf Day at Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course on Friday. There were plenty challenges to be completed on the course which made it an interesting 18 holes - unfortunately no one bagged the hole-in-one which would have came with a grand prize of £10,000! ⛳ Chris Harvey hosted the evening which opened with a Q&A from the @AberdeenFC CEO Adrian Bevington followed by a Q&A with former Don and Scotland player, Gordon Strachan. Congratulations to RG Electrical who were the winning team on the day 🏆 Thanks to Moxy Hotels and BaxterStorey for their support on the day with refreshments alongside Space Solutions for the donation of complimentary golf balls. Also thank you to Hector & Christine from Golfers Scotland Limited who kept the day flowing smoothly! Finally, we would like to say a big thank you to our headline sponsor True North for all of the effort and support they have given AFCCT to make the Golf Day possible - we hugely appreciate it! ❤️ We look forward to returning with the annual AFCCT Golf Day in 2027...