Nottingham is a city built on the strength of its communities, and few have done more to nurture that strength than Ben Rosser. This month, Ben was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of over two decades of tireless service to the city’s young people and his unwavering commitment to community safety.

Ben Rosser, the Chief Executive Officer of TPC, has received a prestigious invitation to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. This honor is a direct result of the sustained commitment to excellence demonstrated by both Ben and the entire team at TPC in Nottingham. The invitation serves as a significant acknowledgment of the hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance consistently delivered by TPC.

We are thrilled to announce that our very own R’amarnai has been awarded the Community Hero Award at the Live Your Best Life Awards 2025! This prestigious award, presented by the Nottinghamshire Police, recognizes R‘amarnai's outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to our community.

Nottingham City and the profound impact these reductions have had on our club and other youth organizations. During the interview, our team shared firsthand experiences of the challenges faced in maintaining essential services for young people amidst shrinking resources.

The Pythian Club was kindly invited to attend The King’s Trust East Midlands showcase event to learn more about what the trust has been up to in the recent months as well as developments going forward.

We met some amazing partners, old friends and made new connections!

The Pythian Club had an incredible experience at Denewood Academy, engaging with inspiring young people, dedicated teachers, and professionals from various schools and educational settings. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and discuss the important work we do across different communities.

We were proud to highlight our initiatives, which empower young people through sports, creative arts, mentoring, and personal development programs. Engaging with educators and students alike reinforced our mission to create positive change, provide support, and inspire the next generation.

We look forward to building stronger partnerships and continuing to make a difference!

The Vice-Chancellor's inaugural lecture marked a rare and special moment in the university’s story. Joined by UoN’s staff, students, alumni, partners and friends, the historic event commenced as Professor Norman shared her vision for the future of higher education.

Covering what should universities be in the decades to come? How can we strengthen alliances, foster new relationships and promote positive dialogue in our city, region and across the world?

There’s something special about attending a Premier League fixture, especially when it’s a clash between two iconic teams. On a crisp March evening in 2025, I had the privilege of witnessing Manchester United take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. With both teams battling for crucial points in the league, the stage was set for an intense encounter. What unfolded, however, was a masterclass from Manchester United, who secured a commanding 3-0 victory in front of a packed stadium.

The Women's League Cup Final 2025 was more than just a football match; it was a celebration of the growth, passion, and excellence of women’s football. On a crisp spring day, fans from across the country gathered to witness two of the most formidable teams in the Women’s Super League, Chelsea and Manchester City, battle it out for the coveted trophy. As someone lucky enough to attend, I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience.

The start of 2025 has seen The Pythian Club delivering sessions within two alternative provision settings enabling pupils to learn new skills, in a fun and engaging manner.

The Club’s outreach team continues to provide food parcels and an opportunity to interact with Nottingham’s homeless community In the City Centre.

A memorable evening of boxing was enjoyed by members of the community with thanks to 60 tickets donated to The Club.

With 2024 drawing to a close we hear from our CEO and take a look at some of the highlights the year has provided.

December has seen the culmination of delivering the National Citizen Service programme experiences to over 120 students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College with thanks to EFL in the Community.

Bringing festive cheers to parents, carers and their families at Chayah Development Project’s Christmas Party.

The Pythian Club were delighted to take three young football fans to a home game with kind thanks to free tickets we were gifted by the King’s Trust.

Sunday, 24 November 2024, saw a group of 22 young people, parents and guardians, experiencing elite rugby at Twickenham thanks to the generosity of Rugby Football Union.

The Pythian Club were delighted to be a finalist in this year’s Health and Care Awards 2024 hosted by Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Systems

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Thanks to Nottingham Forest Community Trust and Loco Community Centre, The Pythian Club delivered multi-sports to young people, aged 5 - 16 years old, during the October Free Fun and Food programme during half-term. .

Providing opportunities for continuing professional development saw Change Grow Live (CGL) delivering latest drug trends training to The Pythian Club team.