Update: This account will now be managed by Sir Bobby's charity, the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.
We will continue to share stories about Sir Bobby's football life and legacy, as well as his Foundation's work in helping victims of war.
@SBCFoundation
#SirBobbyCharlton
As a former
@England
player, I wanted to say how proud I am of what
@GarethSouthgate
and his team accomplished this
@FIFAWorldCup
. I'm sure the players will be disappointed not to have reached the final, but there is so much to be hopeful about for the future.
I have always felt privileged to be part of the
@ManUtd
family. But no more so than fifty years ago today, when as captain of the greatest football club in the world, I lifted the European Cup on behalf of my fellow players, coaches, and supporters.
I have been told that today's match may be the 200th meeting between
@ManUtd
and
@Everton
in all competitions, going back to 1892. We share a great history together.
Congratulations to
@GarethSouthgate
and the
@England
team for last night's victory, and especially for winning the penalty shootout. Best of luck for Saturday.
Three ingredients are needed to make a perfect
#FACup
final: being played at
@wembleystadium
, being scheduled as the final match of the season, and being contested by
@ManUtd
.
I am humbled to see the launch of The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation. I would like to thank the hard-working team, both in the UK and across the world, who have helped this come to fruition.
We are delighted to announce the evolution of Find A Better Way as we continue our work supporting victims of conflict and recognise the contribution of our great founder as The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.
@SirBobby
The Sir Bobby Charlton Centre for Rehabilitation in Amman is fully operational with social distancing measures in place. We are continuing to support Syrian refugees like one year old Adam Al Zoubi with much-needed physiotherapy services.
I am deeply saddened by the death of Jimmy Armfield. As an opponent, team-mate and friend he was, without doubt, one of the most honest and genuine gentlemen I had the good fortune to meet.
I had a chance to meet Eva the dog on a visit to the
@UofGlasgow
last year. Her leg was saved using
@FindABetterWay
funded research into synthetic bone tissue. Learn more on
@BBCCountryfile
Diaries tomorrow at 9:15am on
@BBCOne
.
Thank you to everyone for helping with today's very successful shirt sale fundraiser. It went so well I'm pleased to announce it will happen again to tomorrow from 10am-2pm.
I'm delighted to finally meet Eva. Her leg was saved from amputation by an early version of the
@FindABetterWay
-funded synthetic bone research at the
@UofGlasgow
. Saving her leg was not a planned part of the project, but it is wonderful she has been helped.
I am delighted to announce that the second Sir Bobby Charlton Centre, due to open in September, will offer inclusive vocational training to those disabled and living in former conflict areas. The centre will be based in Pursat Province, Cambodia.
The annual
@ManUtd
shirt sale to benefit
@FindABetterWay
will take place this Wednesday in Knutsford between 10am and 3pm. I will be present between noon and 1pm, and pre-signed shirts will be available throughout the sale (while supplies last).
Please take a moment to consider bidding on this Ultimate
@ManUtd
Experience to support my charity
@FindABetterWay
. Invite 7 friends to join you in the Directors Box for a match, meet players, visit the AON Training Complex, 2 nights
@thelowryhotel
& more.
One year ago today, the first
@findabetterway
Sir Bobby Charlton Centre opened in Jordan. Congratulations to Akram and his team for the incredible work they do to help civilian adults and children recover from the physical and psychological traumas of war.
Two-thirds of the nations represented in the 2018
@FIFAWorldCup
have some level of contamination from mines and other explosive remnants of war. Please follow
@FindABetterWay
to learn more about the issues each country is facing.
We have a tradition at my charity
@FindABetterWay
: our wonderful ambassador
@gilesduley
will only attend
@ManUtd
matches with me when we are playing his beloved
@YTFC
. We sat together at Huish Park in 2015 - I hope we can do so again later this month.
#FACup
Today my foundation has launched an emergency Covid-19 appeal to help support vulnerable people living in countries which are being disproportionately harmed by the global pandemic. We would be so grateful for your support and donations
These poignant pieces of art, created by young refugees undertaking art therapy at The SBCF Centre, showcases the horrors which thousands of children and adults have endured due to acts of terror and conflict. Please visit the gallery to learn about the children's experiences.
The SBCF Art Therapy programme, managed by our centre partners, encourages young refugees suffering from PTSD to engage in various art activities to heal from, and shed light on their devastating experiences. Explore the powerful paintings by visiting
Today is International Mine Awareness Day as declared by the
@UN
. Every day landmines and other explosive remnants of war destroy lives and communities around the world. Please help me pursue my dream of a landmine free world at
@findabetterway
.
I am very touched by the messages from the children at the Sir Bobby Charlton Rehabilitation Centre in Amman. Our Foundation is ensuring that these children continue to be supported during the current pandemic.
#Staystafe
#Coronavirus
#HumanitarianAid
Wishing the
@England
team the very best of luck in their match against Switzerland 🏴
In 1963, Sir Bobby Charlton played against Switzerland, scoring a hat-trick & his 30th England goal in a stunning 8-1 victory. Let’s channel that same spirit & bring home a win!
#ThreeLions
I was unable to attend the
@REVIVE_campaign
report launch today at
@UKParliament
, but I would like like to thank everyone who has taken part. The damage landmines and explosives inflict on civilians is an ongoing tragedy. Any progress we can make in this effort is invaluable.
Congratulations to my good friend, Jane Bateman who has completed the Vitality London 10k marathon. Jane has raised £5,233 which will fund vital research and rehabilitation projects for my charity,
@FindABetterWay
.
It has been a wonderful privilege to visit the
@FindABetterWay
-funded project at the
@UofGlasgow
today, and to meet the team developing synthetic bone. This work could be enormously beneficial for landmine blast survivors, and anyone else in need of new bone tissue.
As England prepares to face the Netherlands we remember Sir Bobby & his contributions to our nation's football legacy
He was part of the squad that achieved a 1-0 victory over the Dutch in 1969. His dedication & passion continue to inspire us all
Good luck England!
#ThreeLions
Thank you to my good friend, Jane Bateman who will kindly be running the Vitality London 10k race on 27 May in aid of my charity,
@FindABetterWay
. To support Jane and find out more about our organisation please visit
Congratulations to our fact-finding team,
@McGrathLou
and John Wallace, on their successful visit to Cambodia. It is wonderful to see
@FindABetterWay
exploring a presence among the people who first inspired me to dream of a landmine-free world.
With
@StrathBiomedEng
@UniStrathclyde
we are doing our biggest challenge to date, raising funds for the
@SBCFoundation
As a team, we will run/walk/cycle the distance to the rehab centre in Amman, Jordan.
Donations will support the COVID-19 crisis in vulnerable communities.....
Delighted that
@FindABetterWay
is supporting an important new awareness campaign
@REVIVE_campaign
which will be launched today at the
@HouseofCommons
. Revive will shine light on the individuals and organisations which provide help and support to victims of explosive violence.
I'm incredibly grateful for
@FindABetterWay
supporters and staff who help us in our mission to support, inspire and empower families and children who have been devastated by the impacts of war. Together we can create a brighter and safer future for all.
#InternationalDayofCharity
Happy
#InternationalDayofCharity
! 🤝 We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our supporters who help us in achieving our goal of supporting those affected by past and present conflict. Find out how you can make a difference by visiting:
#RefugeeCrisis
More child casualties were recorded by the
@MineMonitor
in 2017 than any other year on record. Despite the progress worldwide to ban the use of new mines, decades of work remain for
@FindABetterWay
and others before explosives from wars past stop destroying lives.
Paintings by children receiving
#PTSD
art therapy at the
@FindABetterWay
-run centre in Amman are on display at the
@UKParliament
this week. I would encourage all MPs to spend a few minutes seeing the world through the eyes of these wonderful children.
My thanks to Vanessa Hennessy and her family for their outstanding fundraising efforts in support of our foundation, helping support victims of conflict.
Well done to the skilful graduates who look forward to a prosperous future, helping innocent civilians who have been left with disabilities as a result of conflict.
Congratulations to the first
@SirBobby
Charlton Scholarship students who have graduated as Prosthetic Engineers. The students received a Scholarship at the Exceed Training Centre, Cambodia and will now be able to assist where the need for their expertise will be great.
Well worth the visit to this moving exhibition which showcases Syrian children's artwork which has been created during an art therapy course held at the Sir Bobby Charlton Centre in Jordan.
Find A Better Way's CEO, Lou McGrath OBE will open the Dark to Light exhibition at the Bridewell Studios and Gallery, 101 Prescott Street Liverpool L7 8UL. Between 6.30 - 9pm. All are welcome to come.
#ArtTherapy
Sir Bobby Charlton’s England team beat Spain 4-2 in 1960 - the same scoreline as England’s legendary 1966 World Cup final triumph.
Here’s to the Three Lions making history today in Berlin
#Euro2024
#ThreeLions
#Finals
#ComeOnEngland
Huge thanks to the team at Glasgow university for the raising funds for The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation’s emergency Covid-19 appeal with their virtual quiz night!
#SBCF
#covid
-19
#emergency
#fundraiser
Thank you to our team at the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation in Cambodia, for their outstanding work with The Cambodian Mine Action Authority and The Halo Trust helping to deliver emergency Covid-19 supplies in the region.
Thank you to
@KeeleyDonovan
and the team behind today's episode of Countryfile Winter Diaries on
@BBCOne
for their excellent presentation of the story of Eva the Dog, and of the
@FindABetterWay
-funded synthetic bone project at the
@UofGlasgow
.
The incredible work that we accomplish at The Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is a credit to the hardworking staff, like Akram Ramani, who work tirelessly to assist victims of conflict. Thank you!
The SBCF's Communications Advisor, Nigel Ellway met with Akram Ramani, a real life local hero who manages the Sir Bobby Charlton Centre for Support and Rehabilitation in Amman. Read about Nigel's recent trip to Jordan here:
#humanitarian
#development
I am pleased to see the development of the second conflict recovery centre which will provide support to displaced communities in Cambodia. If you are a business looking for sponsorship opportunities, you can support the Centre's development by visiting:
🏫The SBCF’s second recovery centre is in Pursat Province, Cambodia.
💰The centre provides training, business start-up support and other activities.
♿An existing building is being developed into a fully accessible centre with a lift & accommodation.
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