Brentford Football Club

Approximately twelve people aged 35 or under die suddenly from heart conditions in the UK every week. Robert Rowan, our former technical director, was one of those twelve when he passed away from a fatal cardiomyopathy episode in 2018, aged 28. Cardiac Risk in the Young deliver free cardiac screenings in the community to identify potentially life-threatening conditions and refer young people for further treatment. Cardiac screenings save young lives. Please support CRY's #12AWeek campaign and make a donation to fund heart screenings: https://lnkd.in/gjwUvgPE #BrentfordFC #HeartOfWestLondon

We've published our fan engagement report for the 2023/24 season. The report details Brentford's approach to fan engagement and what we have achieved in the last 12 months, including: - Multiple events to give fans at home and overseas an authentic Brentford experience - Enhancing the ticket purchasing and exchange experience for fans  - Providing disability awareness training for matchday staff - A successful first full season of operation for the club's Fan Advisory Board Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e_s7p2a8 #BrentfordFC #BeeTogether

We've launched the new and improved official Brentford FC app! 🐝📱 We're bringing the latest club news, live match updates and on-demand video directly to our fans' phones, allowing the Bees family to stay connected with the club whenever they want. The new app also includes: - Augmented reality experiences for Bees Overseas members with an interactive view of being in the west stand for matchday build up - Seamless navigation of the Bees Superstore, with alerts for the latest drops and offers - Personalised content and exclusive Brentford mobile wallpapers - Pre-season exclusive streaming Download the Brentford FC app on iOS or Android now!:  https://lnkd.in/eDmqaxZm Read the full announcement and find out what other features are available on our website: https://lnkd.in/dfJ6FW4s #BrentfordFC 

Brentford has today published its equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) report for 2024. The report outlines the club’s work in EDI in key areas - including staff and players - fans and community, and compliance. After an engaging programme of activity in 2023/24 culminated in a Football Business Awards win for our work in EDI, the report is an opportunity to review the impact of our achievements and progress so far, and look ahead to our plans for the new season. Brentford chief executive Jon Varney said: "Our values of togetherness, respectful and progressive are at the heart of everything we do at Brentford, and an engaging and varied EDI programme is an important part of us doing our part to make football for everyone. "Our continuing efforts in EDI cannot be done without the support from our staff, fans and our community.” Read the report: https://lnkd.in/en-XjDft

On Saturday 22 June, we held a free event at the Gtech Community Stadium to celebrate Windrush Day. More than 60 guests joined us to celebrate the Windrush generation and their descendants' contributions to Black Britain. The day began with an energetic performance by a steel drum band outside, while a reggae band played upstairs. The event featured children's artwork and activities, a photography exhibition of work by Neil Kenlock and a chance to explore local archives. There was also a dance workshop by Descendants, and storyteller Lady Paulette concluded the event with an adapted story of her mother's journey. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebrations. #BrentfordFC #BeeTogether

We are delighted to announce that our academy has been awarded Category Two status by the Premier League. The Bees will begin the 2024/25 season as a Category Two academy, while continuing to feed into the existing B team as an extension of the development pathway for young players. Plans to introduce age groups from under-9s to under-16s, as well as an under-21s side, are already underway. Stephen Torpey, academy director, said: “This represents the hard work from our dedicated staff and really highlights the rapid progression we have made since reintroducing our academy. Category Two will only help us further in developing the best young talent. We are really excited at what lies ahead.” Watch our video to hear Stephen’s comments on the progress we have made and read the full announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/egmC87Yc #BrentfordFC

We've been named as winner of Best Guest Experience in The Padded Seat's 2024 awards for excellence in matchday hospitality experiences!   The Padded Seat, the leading social media company specialising in hospitality experience reviews, visited the Gtech Community Stadium in January for our FA Cup fixture vs Wolves. Their team enjoyed the game with a visit to our TW8 Restaurant and the Railway Lounge, and rated their time with us five stars for both our staff and value for money. They have awarded us this prize after their panel shortlisted Brentford in a multi-sport category of reviews they completed in the past year.   Shinead Davis, head of premium services, said: "So much work goes into making hospitality experiences at Brentford one of the best in the Premier League. We're thrilled to receive this award that celebrates our team's dedication to excellent customer service."   Watch The Padded Seat's review in the comments! #BrentfordFC

🌟 Brentford Women are getting ready for the 2024/25 season! 🌟 With a successful season behind us, including a cup double, we are setting our sights on more silverware and promotion. 🏆⚽ Training three nights a week, medical and well-being support, Premier League tickets and the chance to play at the Gtech Community Stadium are all part of the experience. Our journey continues! 🐝 #BrentfordFC

Happy Eid! 💫 To mark Eid al-Adha, our staff are enjoying traditional sweet treats in the office today.   Wishing a blessed festival of sacrifice to all that celebrate!   #BrentfordFC #BeeTogether

“Being a woman from an ethnic minority background, I adored football but never thought it was for me. I would hate to think that the game is missing out on all these incredible, amazing people from across the world who feel the same way” – Kaammini Chanrai Our very own EDI director, Kaammini Chanrai features in the new book, 50 Ways Into Football by Dan Freedman and Daniel Geey this week 📖 👏 The book, aimed at 10-14 years olds explores the plethora of roles young people can aspire towards, both on and off the football pitch. Along with other contributors, including Seb Hutchinson and Reshmin Chowdhury, Kaammini shares her personal story of how she came to work at Brentford and how young people can follow in her footsteps in 50 Ways Into Football, available now ⚽