Foster Care Fortnight celebrated at community match

The Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted its community football event to celebrate this year's Foster Care Fortnight.

Taking place during Foster Care Fortnight, the match is a celebration of the community spirt in fostering across Greenwich, and aims to encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers.

Building on last year’s spirit, RBG United, brings together carers, council staff and local residents for a friendly uplifting community match.  This year, the focus remains the same, creating an opportunity for people to connect, share experiences and better understand the role foster carers play in supporting children and young people.

This event aims to recognise the ongoing commitment existing foster carers, while helping to raise awareness in an accessible and informal way. By bringing people together, it helps start conversations and gives a clearer picture of what fostering involves.

Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Council, said: "We’re looking forward to bringing together many of the people who make up our fostering community for the second time, in an incredible event all about comradery. It takes a village to raise a child, and our incredible fostering community plays a vital role in making sure no child is left behind.

“Events like this are a great way to bring people together, celebrate the dedication of our foster carers and help more residents understand the positive difference fostering can make to a young person’s life.”

Cllr Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “We’re proud that Royal Greenwich has such a strong and supportive community of foster carers, but we know there is still a need for more people to come forward.

“I would encourage anybody who is thinking about growing their family, or who has the space and stability to support a child or young person, to get in touch and find out more. You could help create the positive childhood memories every child deserves, and we’ll make sure you have the training, guidance and support needed throughout your fostering journey.”

Adrash, a foster carer and one of our RBG United players, said: “Last year’s match felt less like a competition and more like a meaningful community gathering. The atmosphere was so uplifting. I am looking forward to seeing that same spirit of unity and shared purpose grow this year, particularly in how it brings together those who work with and support children and families. Events like this help strengthen relationships, promote wellbeing, and create opportunities for positive engagement within the community.”

The final score was 4-6 to Long Lane JFC, captained by TV star Demi Brown.

Maritime Radio was live at the event on Saturday and it was great meeting all of you who attended.