The Bristol Rovers Football Club is backing a project designed to combat gambling dependency. The endeavor, known as “Off the Record,” was established by a regional healthcare organization to help remove the shame associated with gambling issues and link those struggling with necessary support. The scheme, providing therapy, collective assistance, and online counseling, has already aided numerous individuals in southwest England since its inception last year. Chris Gilmore, the program’s director, emphasized that gambling dependency is an escalating concern with potentially ruinous effects on individuals and their families. He aspires for this initiative to motivate people to step forward and seek assistance.
This dedication to societal well-being within the realm of football is not exclusive to Bristol. Earlier this year, Middlesbrough Football Club’s financial backer, Kindred Group, relinquished its customary promotional space to the MFC Foundation during a game, showcasing the beneficial influence football clubs can have within their communities. Likewise,…
In recent days, an injection of £600,000 in financial support was declared, with the goal of bolstering local initiatives throughout England and Wales.