About AR26 Charity
AR26 Charity was founded and is led by Scotland Captain Andy Robertson MBE and his wife Rachel. AR26 launched in 2020 and exists to create chances for children and young people across Scotland, closing the gap on disadvantage and levelling the playing field, supporting those all-important first chance in life. We do this via:
Football for All – In the Community
We believe every child should have the chance to play football with no barriers and we are on a mission to make this a reality across Scotland. We currently have 9 Football for All sites that deliver free fun and football on weeknights to 6-14 years and complement this with free food, fun and football camps during school holidays. Our camps take the off the pitch education and engagement to the next level by including third parties to deliver informative and inspiring half time team talks to participants. Our current sites include Airdrie - North Lanarkshire, Letham – Perth, Raploch – Stirling, Wester Hailes – Edinburgh, Priesthill – Glasgow South, Firhill – Glasgow North, Lochee – Dundee, Irvine – North Ayrshire and Greenock – Inverclyde.
Football for All – In Schools
There are no available programmes for 2026 at present but to express your interest please email:
AR26 Experiences
Due to the high number of applications being processed, the referral process has been paused temporarily.
Values
EQUALITY & INCLUSION - All young people in Scotland should have access to support, education, training and a helping hand with job opportunities.
RESPECT - We view people as individuals regardless of their background. We listen and respect their views, where they have come from and where they want to go to.
HONESTY - We believe in honesty and transparency in everything that we do.
AMBITION - We strive to improve the lives of our service users, volunteers & staff.
LEGACY - We believe in creating a long-lasting impact on individuals and hopefully Scotland as a whole.
Throughout my career, I have always tried to help support charities and causes whenever I could, but I knew more needed to be done. As a footballer, I recognise I am in a fortunate position in which I can use my voice and connections to influence change. Myself and my wife Rachel discussed setting up a charity for a while, and being parents ourselves, we recognise how important it is to make sure children have the best possible start in life.
Sadly, not all children have the same opportunities and support, and we want AR26 Charity to help change that. There are many great organisations in Scotland doing important work, AR26 Charity aims to compliment this and accelerate change.
- ANDY ROBERTSON MBE
What We Do
FACTS ABOUT ANDY ROBERTSON MBE
550+
Appearances
9
Major Trophies
90
Scotland Caps
10
Individual
Honours
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