Shots Foundation Head Shines Light on Charity Work
Aldershot Town's Shots Foundation is a charity that is making a positive impact in the community. The foundation's head, Jamie MacAllister, discussed the charity's work and its benefits for the club.
What happened?
Jamie MacAllister, the head of the Shots Foundation, says he loves the variety his role gives him. The Shots Foundation is the affiliated charity of Aldershot Town FC. "No two days are the same," said MacAllister. "My days sometimes centre around delivering our community programmes, so engaging with schools and coaching children, but then also working with military veterans and providing access to support for them."
Why it matters for Aldershot Town
Engaging with the community is the backbone of what the Shots Foundation does. This brings with it an array of benefits to the club, such as attracting new supporters and potential sponsors. "Supporters will only support their club more when they see what it does off the pitch as well as on it," MacAllister said.
What comes next?
The Shots Foundation is continuing to grow and develop its programs. MacAllister says he has enjoyed a number of highlights during his time with the foundation. "The continuous growth of the foundation is a highlight - seeing where we are now, and what we do, compared to when I started in 2023 makes me really proud," he said.
Recent form and league standing
Aldershot Town currently sits 20th in the National League, with 46 points from 46 games. They have scored 69 goals and conceded 87, with a goal difference of -18. They are 62 points behind the leaders, York.
Last result and recent form
Aldershot Town's last result was a 0-2 loss to Truro City on April 25. They have lost their last five games, with a recent form record of 0W-0D-5L.
Conclusion
The Shots Foundation is a charity that is making a positive impact in the community. Its work is benefiting Aldershot Town, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the foundation and the club.
