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Burnley Football Club, Ethnic Diversity and the Asian Community

An analysis of Burnley FC's Community Programmes and Schools of Excellence with regard to the relative involvement of the local Asian population and whether any more could be done to encourage their inclusion.

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Pen-pals wanted!

FURD regularly receives letters from football-mad youngsters in Ghana, West Africa. They are nearly all boys and are mainly aged between 12 and 15. They are keen to receive pictures, magazines and any other…

20 Nov 2001 / News /

Football Unites 2011 newsletter now available

The 2011 edition of 'Unity', FURD's annual newsletter, is now available, containing interviews, photos, case studies and news of our ongoing and forthcoming projects. You can read or print the…

04 Oct 2011 / News /

Ingerland Expects

Football, National Identity and World Cup 2002

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Summer activities programme for young people

We are offering an exciting programme of activities to keep young people aged 11+ active during the school holidays - including cycling, lazertag, swimming, football and more! Please follow the link below to…

09 Aug 2016 / News /

Divided City

A young man lies bleeding in the street. It could be any street, in any city. But it's not. It's Glasgow. And it's May - the marching season. The Orange Walks have begun. Graham doesn't want to be involved. He…

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Refugee Social Club at U-Mix on Fridays

On Friday nights we now have a social club for refugees running here at the U-Mix Centre, Asline Road, Sheffield, from 6-9pm. Play pool, table tennis, watch TV, keep warm, practise your English, have a hot…

06 Dec 2016 / News /

Girls’ and women’s football coaching

FURD is running some coaching sessions specifically for girls and women of any age. They are being held at Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow, Sheffield, on Mondays from 5pm until 6pm, from 13th May. If they are…

14 May 2002 / News /

Job vacancy with Football Unites

Football Unites, Racism Divides requires a part-time clerical worker, 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Post temporary until 28/2/06, with the possibility of further funding. Pay: £5,823 - £6,807 per annum.…

15 Jun 2005 / News /

New women’s walking football session

Next Tuesday, 3rd September, we're starting some new walking football sessions just for women.

28 Aug 2019 / News /

New lockdown fitness video from FURD

Our Inspiring Futures coach Keith Ward has put together some demonstrations of quick workouts you can do at home.

09 Feb 2021 / News /

British Media and Muslim Representation: The Ideology of Demonisation

British Muslims' Expectations of the Government series; Volume 6

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Job vacancy - extension to deadline

The closing date has been extended to Monday 1st August 2005 for applications for the post of part-time clerical worker with Football Unites, Racism Divides. The post is 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday) and…

05 Jul 2005 / News /

FURD is moving

Football Unites, Racism Divides is moving next week to our new home at the U-Mix Centre. Moving day is Wednesday, 25th July - please be patient with us around this time while furniture, systems and workers are…

17 Jul 2012 / News /

U-Mix festival and football tournaments moved to 6th September

The U-Mix community festival originally planned for 30th August has been rescheduled to Saturday 6th September - see the poster below. The event is from midday to 4pm at Lowfield Park, outside the U-Mix Centre,…

19 Aug 2014 / News /

Secret Policeman, the

Documentary revealing what a BBC reporter found when he spent 7 months undercover training to be an officer with the Manchester Police. He lived a double life to see if institutional racism existed in the force…

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Date set for Community Day 2005

The sixth FURD/SUFC Community Day has been set for Sunday 22 May 2005, at Sheffield United´s Bramall Lane ground. Last year´s event was our biggest yet, with an estimated three thousand people attending.…

31 Jan 2005 / News /

Football for women seeking sanctuary

FURD in partnership with Voluntary Action Sheffield has set up some daytime football sessions, particularly aiming to welcome women seeking sanctuary, but open to all women.

21 Mar 2023 / News /

U-Mix festival now on 6th September 2014 - male and female teams wanted for tournament

Everyone is invited to come and join us at the U-Mix community festival which has been rescheduled to Saturday 6th September - see the poster below. The event is from midday to 4pm at Lowfield Park, outside the…

29 Jul 2014 / News /

Employability with a twist : Community bootcamp

Calling any young people aged 16 to 25 years that are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training):

02 Jun 2021 / News /

New women's football coaching on Saturdays

This Saturday, 19th November, we're starting some new women's football sessions at the U-Mix Centre. This will be for a trial period of 8 weeks and is part of the This Girl Can campaign to encourage…

16 Nov 2016 / News /

U-Mix Centre closed from 23rd March 2020

Following advice from the UK government, Public Health and Sheffield City Council, it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close the U-Mix Centre for football and all other activities from 23rd…

23 Mar 2020 / News /

U-Mix Centre coronavirus update

U-Mix Centre facilities Coronavirus update: – this could change at short notice so do check by calling us on 0114 2589601 or 2587787.

18 Mar 2020 / News /

Office administrator needed

FURD is recruiting a new Office Administrator to work 18.5 hours a week.

12 Jul 2023 / News /

Invitation to break the fast with us

All friends of FURD are welcome to join us at our Iftari evening at the U-Mix Centre from 9pm on Weds 29th June when we will all bring some food to eat together at sunset. This event is open to people of any or…

21 Jun 2016 / News /

Easter holiday activities

FURD is involved in the following football events in Sheffield in the school holidays: Weds 11th April: 11am-2pm: Streetkick at Parkwood High School, Shirecliffe - event with Positive Futures Thurs 12th…

10 Apr 2001 / News /

Our female footballers talk about why they love playing with FURD

On 3rd November 2020, after our last women's football session before the current lockdown, we talked to some of the 18 attendees about why they got involved.

25 Nov 2020 / News /

All Nations tournament on 25th October

FURD, in partnership with Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association, is hosting this year's All Nations football festival at the U-Mix Centre on Saturday 25th October, between 12 and 5pm. The…

07 Oct 2014 / News /

Sheffield United to host FA consultation on Asians in football - have your say!

The Football Association is holding regional forums throughout August and September to consult on suggested activities to address Asian inclusion across grassroots football. Sheffield United FC is hosting one…

19 Aug 2014 / News /

Four simple ways to make a difference and change lives

Unwanted educational books, computers, sports equipment and financial donations are requested by FURD's Football Development Officer Desbon Bushiri. He has set up a charity, the Desbon Bushiri…

24 May 2011 / News /

Make Thomas' head shave worthwhile!

Thomas C, who was a good friend of long time FURD volunteer Kola Lucas until Kola passed away aged 25 in 2009, is sacrificing his hair to raise money for FURD in memory of Kola. Thomas has smashed his…

20 Jul 2011 / News /

Football coaching in the Easter holidays

FURD is offering free football coaching in the Sharrow area of Sheffield for 8-16-year-olds over the Easter holidays. Sessions are on the multi-use games area (MUGA) in Mount Pleasant Park and run from…

06 Apr 2010 / News /

Girls' youth club and homework club

All girls aged 11-18 are invited to come along to our girls-only youth club and homework club. It's at the U-Mix Centre on Tuesdays between 4.30-6.30pm. You can get support with your homework and space to…

15 Nov 2017 / News /

Porter United in Cup semi

Porter United, made up of local Somali players, secured a place in the Look Local Hallamshire Nomads Cup semi-final with a thumping 7-3 victory over unbeaten Division One tabletoppers Northern Avenue. A…

10 Jan 2007 / News /

Stop Racism - creative competition!

FURD would like you to stand up to racism by getting creative - you may even win a prize!

10 Nov 2020 / News /

Free half term football coaching

Football Unites invites anyone, of any age, gender or ability to free football coaching sessions over the Easter holidays. Sessions will take place in Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow, Sheffield, on…

06 Apr 2009 / News /

FURD's 'veteran' footballers go from strength to strength

FURD's football work has a particular focus on improving opportunities for under-represented groups, including women over 35. There has been a lack of opportunities for women to play football just for fun,…

07 Feb 2017 / News /

We have a vacancy for a Health and Well-being Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Football Unites Racism Divides Educational Trust Team.

19 Jul 2023 / News /

Women’s walking football Wednesdays

On Wednesday 3rd May 2023 we are offering some new free walking football sessions just for women.

26 Apr 2023 / News /

FURD girls support the Kick It Out campaign

Girls who attend our football sessions were special guests of Sheffield United at their match against Birmingham City on 25th November 2017. United dedicated the match to supporting the work of the Kick It Out…

13 Dec 2017 / News /

Football for young-at-heart women at FURD

FURD's women's football work has a particular focus on improving opportunities for under-represented groups, one of which is older women. There has been a lack of opportunities for women to play…

31 Jan 2017 / News /

Stoppage Time women’s football herstory project

Stoppage Time is a project by FURD to discover, highlight and celebrate women in football in the Sheffield area from the 19th century onwards.

09 Mar 2021 / News /

Let's tackle racism! A fund-raising afternoon of football-themed fun for FURD this Saturday

Let's Tackle Racism! is a 5 hour afternoon football frenzy to raise awareness and money for Football Unites Racism Divides! The event runs this Saturday, 14th March from 3pm-8pm at the U-Mix Centre and is…

10 Mar 2015 / News /

FURD's female football has the feel-good factor!

FURD is running a weekly football session for women and girls at the U-Mix Centre, every Tuesday from 6-7pm. The sessions are friendly, fun and currently free! They are open to all females aged 9 and over, but…

18 Nov 2013 / News /

Black History Month and Anti-Racism Action Week

In celebration of Black History Month (October) and National Anti-Racism Week of Action in Football, (17-28 October), FURD will be involved in a series of events: The regional launch of the Anti-Racism Week of…

07 Oct 2002 / News /

African Dream Team looking for new players

Want to join the up and coming team in the Meadowhall Sunday League in Sheffield? The African Dream Team, now entering the 2nd division as 3rd division champions, are looking to strengthen their squad for the…

24 Jun 2008 / News /

The U-Mix Centre is now closed for Lockdown 3

Unfortunately our base the U-Mix Centre along with our 3G pitches is now closed again due to the national lockdown announced yesterday. The lockdown is likely to last at least until the middle of February.

05 Jan 2021 / News /

BBC Radio Sheffield interview with FURD staff and clients following the riots

It was good to have our staff and service user represent FURD on BBC Sheffield's Sunday morning faith and ethics show on 18th August 2024.

22 Aug 2024 / News /

Female 'veterans' football tournament on 19th April

FURD is organising a 5-a-side 'female veterans' football tournament and is inviting any women aged 35 and over to come and take part. You don't need to be part of a team, we will allocate…

02 Apr 2015 / News /

All Nations Football Festival

You are invited to join us at the U-Mix Centre to enjoy the All Nations Football Festival on Sunday 23rd June, between 10am and 5pm. The event is held during Refugee Week and its main focus is a football…

29 May 2013 / News /

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