Rio Ferdinand Foundation

Official charity of @Rioferdy5 . Established 2011. Delivering transformative change by providing programmes and opportunities to young people and communities.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Calling all businesses who want to make a change 📣

It’s time to join the Rio Ferdinand Foundation Supporters Club!

For more information or to get involved, head to: https://t.co/GGGd6UY0ut

#JoinTheClub #PoweringPotential

[Joel Beya @joelbeya]

We are hiring.. want to work in football? Now is YOUR chance ✍️

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Great to be at the @PFA Player Foundation Network Launch event last week, where foundations and PFA members came together for a day of networking and collaboration to help inform the new PFA Community Strategy.

#FootballForGood

[Rio Ferdinand @rioferdy5]

The report today from Alan Milburn highlights the huge challenges facing young people… over 1 million classified as not in education, training or employment.

More worryingly the report flags young people are increasingly disconnected from society.

I’m not a politician but, @riofoundation has been working to support young people to develop the skills, networks and connections to help them back in to employment or education for a number of years.

This process takes time & we know that in order to get young people to that place where they can progress and achieve - we need to invest much further ‘upstream’ to bring them on a journey of confidence, aspiration and achievement.

We have worked extensively with a range of companies to invest in young people across the UK to offer solutions and connections to build meaningful careers and we continue to work with partners in all sectors to share our learning, capacity build organisations to engage with young people and employers on this journey to unlock opportunities.

I welcome this report that shines a spotlight on an issue we have been addressing for over 10 years, and I truly hope that we as a society can can come together to get our our young people learning and building a better future.

@riofoundation is ready to work with partners who share our passion to help young people achieve that goal!

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

An excellent listen with our ambassador @joelbeya on the @INVSBLMENTORS podcast, as he discusses his journey so far, breaking into the digital football media scene, while sharing lots of great knowledge and advice.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://t.co/p2gQtJMZcJ

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Read more about the Foundation's work in South Africa here: https://t.co/jm65YqprlC

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Two legends. One powerful mission.

At the @OneYoungWorld Summit, @rioferdy5 & @Beast_TM sat down to discuss something bigger than sport: how brands, businesses & foundations can collaborate to empower young people to become the leaders of tomorrow.

https://t.co/BxTAyiFLC1

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

A big thank you to the team at @TEDxManchester for creating such a welcoming and inspiring opportunity for our volunteers and our funders @FindelEducation for helping us to #PowerPotential.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

It was great to attend the @TEDxManchester event with a group of RFF volunteers.

During the day, the young people had exposure to a working environment, helping to build their confidence, develop their communication skills, & gain insight into careers within events and media.

[THE HOPE COLLECTIVE @HopeCollective2]

We launched our new website on international day of social justice

https://t.co/96YgxZV81d

Check out @riofoundation CEO Gary Stannett blog on the insights page

Here’s our shiny new @YouTube channel https://t.co/FffU0vaQwu…

A public health inspired movement

#TeamHope

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

As one of their founding partners, we’re proud to be a part of a collective empowering young people to make a difference in society and in their communities.

#Hope #HopeCollective

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

On #WorldDayofSocialJustice 2026, we wanted to reaffirm our commitment to being a part of the Hope Collective movement.

To commemorate the day, @HopeCollective2 have launched a new website, a hub for youth empowerment & championing for a fairer society.

https://t.co/HFrz953GJB

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

As one of their founding partners, we’re proud to be a part of a collective empowering young people to make a difference in society and in their communities.

#Hope #HopeCollective

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Collaborations like these enable our team to provide young people with the support, skills, and qualifications that make a real difference, allowing them to find the confidence and lay the foundations for reaching their potential.

#PoweringPotential #Manchester

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Thanks to our partnership with @FindelEducation, our team has been facilitating one-to-one personal training sessions with young people from Greater Manchester, providing them with free qualifications in leadership & self-confidence, & preparing them for employment opportunities.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

🚨 We're Hiring 🚨

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is looking for an experienced female coach to help deliver Go Girl — our all‑female sports empowerment programme for inactive girls aged 10–25 across Greater Manchester. 

Learn more: https://t.co/MYa1X452MC

#ManchesterJobs

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A huge thank you to @FindelEducation for supporting this impactful programme, and we can't wait for the WAC celebration event in a few weeks.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

A Film by Young People, for Young People 📹

As part of a community initiative, young people from Greater Manchester took part in weekly sessions where they learned how to plan, film, and produce video content to help promote the Water Adventure Centre, a local youth centre.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Alongside gaining real hands-on experience in filming and production, the young people also completed a Level 1 in Self-Confidence, helping them grow core skills in communication, collaboration, and teamwork - all valuable skills for future career opportunities.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

Want to join us in our mission in #creatingopportunities and #poweringpotential? We'd love to start that conversation with you and your business.

[Rio Ferdinand Foundation @riofoundation]

In 2026, we look forward to creating deeper collaborations with both new and long-standing partners, remaining steadfast in our belief that true collaboration doesn’t just fund change, it creates it.

Read more here: https://t.co/S8dqBiSo6j