Charlton Athletic Community Trust
Oct 31, 2024 8:55:17 GMT
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Charlton Athletic men's first-team manager Nathan Jones has lauded the work of the club’s award-winning Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT).
Speaking at the annual CACT Awards Ceremony on October 24 2024, which took place in the House of Lords and was hosted by CACT Vice President Lord Michael Grade of Yarmouth, Jones spoke about his admiration for CACT’s work.
“I was privileged to be here tonight. The impact CACT has on people changes lives, and it’s so evident from being here that this is a life-changing football club,” Jones said.
“As a first-team, we always make sure we support the club in the community. We play a minor part in the work CACT does, which is on a different level. To use a football analogy, what CACT does is Premier League level. The things they do are inspiring.
“CACT reaches so many people, and the impact it has is truly life-changing.”
Jones was particularly moved by the story of Michael, one of the speakers on the night, who is a member of Charlton's facilities team. Michael shared the story of how CACT’s Men’s Health Services helped him overcome his battles with addiction, mental health conditions and social isolation.
“I listened to Michael’s story and I was welling up,” Jones admitted. “I tried to speak to him afterwards but I found it difficult because of the emotion, so I’ve invited him for a coffee. What he has had to come through to achieve what he has should make him proud of himself, and we should be proud of him as a football club.”
Having spoken with CACT staff, participants and partners on the night, Jones concluded by sharing that the awards ceremony had reinforced the sense of pride which he feels about being Addicks manager.
“This has been one of the most humbling nights of my life. I’ve met the award winners and I’m overcome with emotion,” Jones said.
“While you are Charlton manager, you have to enhance the football club and make sure you are influencing the work of CACT.
“I love being part of the club, because it means I am part of something that is life-changing.”
Speaking at the annual CACT Awards Ceremony on October 24 2024, which took place in the House of Lords and was hosted by CACT Vice President Lord Michael Grade of Yarmouth, Jones spoke about his admiration for CACT’s work.
“I was privileged to be here tonight. The impact CACT has on people changes lives, and it’s so evident from being here that this is a life-changing football club,” Jones said.
“As a first-team, we always make sure we support the club in the community. We play a minor part in the work CACT does, which is on a different level. To use a football analogy, what CACT does is Premier League level. The things they do are inspiring.
“CACT reaches so many people, and the impact it has is truly life-changing.”
Jones was particularly moved by the story of Michael, one of the speakers on the night, who is a member of Charlton's facilities team. Michael shared the story of how CACT’s Men’s Health Services helped him overcome his battles with addiction, mental health conditions and social isolation.
“I listened to Michael’s story and I was welling up,” Jones admitted. “I tried to speak to him afterwards but I found it difficult because of the emotion, so I’ve invited him for a coffee. What he has had to come through to achieve what he has should make him proud of himself, and we should be proud of him as a football club.”
Having spoken with CACT staff, participants and partners on the night, Jones concluded by sharing that the awards ceremony had reinforced the sense of pride which he feels about being Addicks manager.
“This has been one of the most humbling nights of my life. I’ve met the award winners and I’m overcome with emotion,” Jones said.
“While you are Charlton manager, you have to enhance the football club and make sure you are influencing the work of CACT.
“I love being part of the club, because it means I am part of something that is life-changing.”
