Sanctuary Strikers Reading UK

On 17th September, we were honoured to be nominated for the BBC Make a Difference Awards 🏆 – a moment that felt like reaching the final stages of a championship ⚽🏟️.
What has mattered most isn’t simply the nomination, but the incredible collaboration and support 🤝 that has made it possible to keep helping those in need 💙. This journey has been powered by true teamwork, and we’d like to thank:
🙌 💙 John Sykes Foundation
👑 🙌 The Mayor of Reading , Councillor Alice Mpofu-Coles
🌍 🙌 Refugee Support Group
🎓 🙌 Care4Calais University of Reading
⚽ 🙌 Molli Cleaver & Berks & Bucks FA
🎨 🙌 Newangle
🥅 🙌 Giveback FC
🤍 🙌 Reading FC Community Trust & Snow
Your encouragement and energy ⚡ have helped us keep the ship afloat ⛵ and continue delivering support where it matters most. Together, we’ve shown that community, sport, and compassion really can change lives 🥁⚽🎶.

💥⚽️ What a start! Sanctuary Strikers kicked off the season with a WIN in our first game 🙌🏾🔥
We know the season is a long journey, but collecting maximum points early is vital — and the team delivered 💯.
Proud of the effort, teamwork, and spirit shown today. Onwards and upwards, Strikers! 💪🏾⚡️
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🎉 Big news! 🎉

Sanctuary Strikers has been shortlisted for a BBC Make A Difference Award! 🙌⚽

This recognition wouldn’t be possible without every single one of you – our amazing sponsors, supporters, friends, volunteers, referees, and the brilliant teams we play against week in, week out. 💙

This nomination belongs to all of us. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us make a real difference through football. 💪⚽✨

⚽ Sanctuary Strikers are back in training! 💪🏾

We’re excited to kick off a new season and proud to share that some of our players from previous years have settled well in Berkshire and moved on to other local clubs 👏🏾—with two now joining football academies! 🔥

We’ve also welcomed some new faces and are looking forward to building something special together. ❤️

🙏🏾 As always, we kindly ask for your support. We’re in need of football boots for our new players and would greatly appreciate any financial donations to help keep the team going.

All support can be made through our amazing partners at Refugee Support Group
🌐 https://refugeesupportgroup.org.uk/

Every pair of boots, every penny, and every kind word helps us keep the game alive for those starting fresh in our community. Thank you! 💙⚽

⚽ Boots Needed for a Brighter Future 👟

Sanctuary Strikers FC is calling on our amazing community for support ❤️

We’ve welcomed some incredible new players to the team – asylum seekers who are passionate about football but currently unable to work while waiting on their status. Many of them are without basic gear, especially football boots, which are the most urgently needed.

If you have any spare boots – new or gently used – please consider donating them. We're also gratefully accepting training kits, socks, shin pads, and any other football gear you might have lying around.

Together, we can make a real difference and help these players feel part of something special 💪⚽

📍 Drop-off or collection can be arranged – just send us a message!

Thank you for standing with us 🙏

🟢 SANCTUARY STRIKERS 🔰

⚽ PLAYER RECRUITMENT 2025/26 & BEYOND! ⚽

Are you passionate about football?
Looking for a fresh challenge and a team that feels like family?
Join Sanctuary Strikers – where we play with heart, spirit, and unity!

✅ All levels welcome
✅ Great team atmosphere
✅ Competing in local leagues
✅ Training and match opportunities

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💚 WE SUPPORT REFUGEES & ASYLUM SEEKERS

Sanctuary Strikers is a welcoming, inclusive team that proudly supports
refugees and asylum seekers through the power of football.
Whether you're new to the game or experienced, you belong here.

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NOW RECRUITING for the 2025/26 Season and Beyond!

📞 Call us today to get involved:
📱 07411 151100
📱 +44 7951 337536
📱 07887 732295

What a lovely day! 🌟

Thanks to the incredible support from the University of Reading , Berks & Bucks FA and the Refugee Support Group 💚 , we delivered yet another super well‑attended 2025 Reading Community Cup football tournament. A massive thank you to every team that took part—your presence alone was a win. Together, we built community cohesion through the beautiful game of football. A massive thank you to The Mayor of Reading Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles who came through to officiate the event.

Reading Community Cup Returns to Celebrate Refugee Week with Unity, Football, and Community Spirit
– Sanctuary Strikers FC, in proud collaboration with Berks & Bucks FA and University of Reading , is excited to announce the return of the Reading Community Cup, a vibrant football tournament celebrating Refugee Week. This year’s tournament will take place on Saturday 14th June at Reading University and promises to be the biggest and most inclusive yet.
Now an eagerly anticipated annual fixture, the Reading Community Cup brings together players, supporters, and communities to celebrate diversity, build lasting relationships, and offer a warm welcome to refugees and asylum seekers. With 12 teams from across Reading already signed up, the tournament showcases not only footballing talent but also the power of sport to connect people beyond borders.
This year’s event is generously sponsored by Kitlocker, Reading University, and Ipro, whose support helps keep the tournament free and open to all. Spectators, families, and community members are encouraged to come along, bring their energy, and enjoy a day filled with football, community spirit, and cultural exchange.
“We’ve seen how football can be a lifeline – it helps people feel seen, supported, and connected,” said a representative from Sanctuary Strikers. “The Reading Community Cup isn’t just a tournament – it’s a message that everyone belongs.”
Traditionally featuring men’s teams, the organisers are now calling for women’s teams to get involved. The goal is to create an even more inclusive space that welcomes everyone, regardless of background or gender.
Event Details:
Event: Reading Community Cup 2025
Date: Saturday, 14th June
Time: All day event
Location: Reading University, Berkshire
Admission: Free and open to all
Come and show your support for diversity, resilience, and the beautiful game.
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