Liverpool Foundation expands global impact with girls’ education programme in Tanzania

Liverpool FC’s charitable arm, LFC Foundation, is extending its international community impact through initiatives such as Save Her Seat in Tanzania, a girls’ retention and empowerment programme designed to help more girls remain in school.

The initiative, delivered in partnership with Right To Play, forms part of the Foundation’s wider efforts to tackle social inequalities and improve access to education for vulnerable communities around the world.

Its work in Tanzania featured in the organisation’s 2025-26 impact report, which revealed that the Foundation supported 239,421 people during the season, an increase of more than 93,800 on the previous year.

The growth included more than 50,000 additional participants reached through its international programmes, underlining the expansion of Liverpool FC’s community work beyond the United Kingdom.

Save Her Seat targets barriers to girls’ education

Save Her Seat is focused on girls’ retention and empowerment, with the aim of keeping girls in school and supporting their continued participation in education.

The programme forms part of LFC Foundation’s international commitment to creating opportunities for vulnerable children and addressing inequalities that can limit their access to learning.

Through its partnership with Right To Play, the Foundation is also involved in RISE (Reading and Inclusion for Safe Education), which supports displaced and vulnerable primary-school children in Ethiopia’s Amhara region through literacy assistance and safe, inclusive learning environments.

Together, the initiatives reflect the organisation’s broader focus on using education and community-based programmes to improve opportunities for children facing challenging circumstances.

LFC Foundation chief executive Matt Parish said the organisation’s programmes were designed to address inequalities that can determine the opportunities available to young people.

“We passionately believe a postcode should not determine the life chances of a young person, but unfortunately all too often that is the case, which is why our programmes and partnerships are all focused on tackling social inequalities in the communities that need our support the most,” Parish said.

Nearly 240,000 people reached in one season

The Foundation’s latest impact report recorded 239,421 people supported during the 2025-26 season through programmes covering health, learning and employability.

Its international activities span Tanzania, Ethiopia, Japan, the Republic of Ireland and the United States, complementing its established work across the Liverpool City Region.

Overall, the organisation delivered 14,546 sessions and recorded 629,104 hours of contact with participants during the season.

It also reported generating £96 million in social value, equivalent to £10.53 for every £1 spent, while its health-related programmes contributed to an estimated £54.2 million in healthcare savings.

The results highlight the scale of the Foundation’s work as it seeks to use football’s reach to support communities and create opportunities for people facing social and economic disadvantages.

Foundation targets 500,000 people by 2030

LFC Foundation also invested £1,019,331 in grants to local organisations during the season, helping community groups access resources and support to strengthen their work.

Among the investments was £200,000 for Community Hubs across the Liverpool City Region, delivered in partnership with the Steve Morgan Foundation. Its Red Neighbours programme also donated £413,541 worth of items and experiences, including 5,141 match tickets for local schoolchildren and 1,000 hot meals every week.

Foundation chair Steve Varley said six years of independently verified data had demonstrated the positive impact of its programmes in Liverpool and internationally.

He thanked the organisation’s trustees, staff, supporters, partners, funders and Liverpool FC for their contributions to its work.

Varley also reiterated the Foundation’s ambition to reach 500,000 people by 2030, as it continues to expand its programmes and partnerships.

Through Save Her Seat in Tanzania and its other international initiatives, LFC Foundation is seeking to extend its social impact beyond Liverpool, with girls’ education and opportunities for vulnerable children remaining important parts of that mission.