On Thursday 5 November, all 12 ESPFA education and football programme sites will be taking part in a special remembrance day fundraising challenge, which will see them raise money for the Help for Heroes charity whilst taking the opportunity to reflect and remember the brave servicemen and women who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflict.

Students will be completing 'The Somme Seven-Mile Challenge' which is inspired by the Battle of the Somme during the First World War (1916).

During the campaign, British forces advanced approximately seven miles across the battlefield, with the battle resulting in enormous loss of life and devastating consequences for families and communities.

Our seven-mile challenge provides a symbolic connection to this important moment in history, while recognising the values of teamwork, comradeship, resilience and supporting one another through difficult circumstances.