BURTON ALBION COMMUNITY TRUST AND MPWR GROUP ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN MENTORING SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT) and MPWR Group are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to enhance mentoring provision for young people across Burton and the surrounding areas.
The collaboration will focus on strengthening mentoring delivery within BACT’s diverse programmes, alternative education provision, and wider youth engagement services.
By combining BACT’s strong community presence with MPWR Group’s expertise in mentoring and personal development, the partnership aims to provide young people with high-quality guidance, positive role models, and tailored support to help them thrive.
The partnership will also explore further joint initiatives in the future, with both organisations committed to developing long-term, impactful opportunities for young people in the community.
Dannii Fulford, Founder and CEO of MPWR Group, said: “We are really excited about the partnership between MPWR Group & BACT, with a number of really impactful projects already in development as part of the collaboration. Having grown up in Burton, I am personally very passionate about the opportunities we will be offering alongside BACT to children, young people and families within the local area. This collaboration will help to tighten the gaps and reach those who may otherwise be unable to access such vital support and prevention.”
Ben Webster, Programmes Manager at Burton Albion Community Trust, added: “Our work is centred around improving lives and raising aspirations. This partnership with MPWR Group strengthens our ability to connect young people with inspiring mentors who can help guide them through challenges, opportunities and important life decisions. We are delighted to begin this collaborative journey.”
The partnership launches immediately, with mentoring activity already in development across several BACT programmes.
MPWR GROUP ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINE SPONSOR OF BREWERS 10K
Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT) is proud to announce MPWR Group as the Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Brewers 10K.
MPWR Group is a multi‑award‑winning organisation with a unique, multi‑faceted approach to preventing exclusion, disengagement and offending, while promoting positive mental health and behaviour through fitness. Using physical activity as a powerful engagement tool, MPWR supports young people to develop confidence, resilience and positive life outcomes.
BACT is currently working in partnership with MPWR Group to deliver invaluable support within its secondary alternative education provision, with the organisation already making a significant positive impact through its expertise, insight and commitment to young people.
As headline sponsors of the Brewers 10K, MPWR Group will play a key role in supporting one of BACT’s flagship community events. The partnership reflects the shared values of both organisations and their commitment to improving mental health, wellbeing and opportunities for young people through sport and physical activity.
The Brewers 10K brings together runners, families and supporters from across the region, while raising awareness of and support for BACT’s wide‑ranging work across the local community.
Dannii Fulford, Founder & CEO of MPWR Group, said: “We are really excited to be the headline sponsors of the Brewers 10K and are encouraging all of our current, past and future young people to take part in whatever capacity they feel comfortable. We are extremely passionate about the positive effects that fitness and physical activity can have on mental health, development and diversion in young people, so this event aligns perfectly with what we are striving to achieve here at MPWR.”
Katie Johnson, Head of Community at Burton Albion Community Trust, added: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome MPWR Group as the headline sponsors of the Brewers 10K. Their commitment to using fitness and physical activity as a tool to support young people’s mental health and personal development aligns perfectly with our values at Burton Albion Community Trust. The work MPWR are delivering alongside us within our Secondary Alternative Education provision is already having a real and tangible impact, and we are proud to continue strengthening this partnership. Their support of the Brewers 10K will help us engage even more young people and families through sport and physical activity.”
HUGE CELEBRITY FOOTBALL MATCH COMES TO BURTON ALBION TO RAISE MONEY FOR MPWR GROUP
The ticket link is now live for our exciting celebrity football match.
VIP tickets will ensure you have exclusive access to celebrities before and after the game.
All money raised will go to charity to help us support young people in Burton and the surrounding areas.
Mental health affects everyone one way or another and it’s important. Burton has a great community to let’s show them what we can do when we come together for a great cause.
https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/21/pirelli-stadium-to-host-sellebrity-soccer/
FULLY FUNCTIONAL MOBILE GYM LAUNCH
Our Fully Functional Mobile Gym is ready for it's hard launch at the celebrity football match at Pirelli Stadium on 20th May.
After this, it will be available for hire as part of our fitness mentoring workshops - suitable for schools, colleges, residential care as well as community events and outreach projects.
This is something which has never been done before!
MPWR GROUP BECOME PROUD SPONSORS OF GEORGE EVANS