Walking Football (Hibernian Community Foundation)

Programme ID 164

Organisation Hibernian Community Foundation

Organisation type Registered charity

Registered Charity / Company SC039699

Primary contact Email info@hiberniancf.org

Organisation Website hiberniancf.org

REGION ACTIVE Scotland

LOCAL AUTHORITY Edinburgh (Leith Academy)

GEOGRAPHIC REACH Local

SPORT USED Football

SOCIAL PURPOSE Later Life / Ageing Well / Connected Adults, Physical Health & Inactivity

CURRENT STATUS Active

AGE RANGE 50+

DELIVERY SETTING School

SESSION FREQUENCY Weekly

ACCESS Open sign-up

COST Paid

LAST REVIEWED October 23, 2026

REVIEWED BY Xavier Wiggins (Sport Local Action)

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

Hibernian Community Foundation runs weekly walking football in Leith, a slower version of the game with no running and minimal contact, designed to let people keep playing while reducing the chance of injury. The programme is aimed at the over 50s, but players of all ages and abilities are welcome, and it is a way to keep fit, learn skills and socialise. Sessions take place at Leith Academy every Friday from 3.45pm to 4.45pm.

WHO THE PROGRAMME SUPPORTS

Older adults

ACCESSIBILITY

No running and minimal physical contact. Coaches help each player work at the level of activity that suits their needs. First session free, then £5 per session.

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding policy in place.

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EVIDENCE & LEARNING

Not currently available

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