Beavers back White Ribbon campaign
27th November, 2024
NCEL Premier Division side Beverley Town are supporting the White Ribbon campaign to end violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Research by APPG for UN Women in 2021 found that around 70% of women in the UK say they have experienced sexual harassment in public.
White Ribbon Day took place on Monday (25th) and its theme was "It Starts With Me(n)", aimed at men to play an active role in stopping violence before it starts.
Men can help by acting early, and by recognising and calling out attitudes, language, and behaviours that are harmful in everyday life.
There are many ways to become an ally to the campaign and help tackle VAWG, including:
* Educate yourself and others about VAWG;
* Speak up if you witness violence or disrespectful behaviour towards females;
* Be an ally and offer help when needed;
* Lead by example and model a culture of respect and equality.
Other ways include making the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse, or stay silent about male violence against women, or furthering your commitment by becoming a White Ribbon ambassador or champion.
Beverley Town is looking to join East Riding of Yorkshire Council in becoming officially affiliated with the campaign, is keen to promote its work and encourage all clubs and organisations to align themselves with such an important cause.
Mental Health Matchday at Beverley Town
16th August, 2024
NCEL Premier Division side Beverley Town are promoting the power and importance of wellbeing to the club and local community with their first-ever matchday built around awareness of mental health.The week building up to their league fixture at Norwood against Hallam on Saturday 5th October, 2024, will be used to promote strong mental health, with a number of ideas coming together.
They include signposting and videos on social media, a talk by Andy’s Man Club at the clubhouse, a ‘Wellness Walk’ to the match and a Q&A-style conversation with supporters about the positive impact that following their local club has had on their mental health.
As a multi-sport club, a large amount of adults and youngsters use the facilities and the club is integral to sporting life in Beverley and well placed to try to improve the mental health of everyone involved, not just with the football club.
Further details will be added in the weeks building up to the match and Beverley Town continue to support the East Riding Food Bank as a matchday drop-off location for anyone able to donate to such an important cause.
Beverley Town have also started promoting the East Riding Healthy Minds campaign by sporting a QR code on the sleeve which, when scanned, will take you to the
Healthy Minds website.
Anyone wishing to know more about the initiative is asked to contact the club at
enquiries@beverleytownfc.com.