Head of Swansea City AFC Foundation Paul France recognised by PFA Memento Award

Head of Swansea City AFC Foundation Paul France has been honoured with the PFA Memento Award in recognition of his community contributions over more than two decades of service.

The PFA Memento Award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, demonstrated long-standing commitment and served as advocates of the Professional Footballers’ Association’s initiatives.

France joined Swansea City Foundation in 2022 and has proudly led the football club’s charitable organisation to grow its reach, now supporting over 13,000 people every year through programmes within education, inclusion, youth engagement and health and wellbeing.

France has over 25 years of experience with roles in football club charity organisations, having previously led operations at Huddersfield Town Community Trust, Burnley FC in the Community and Reds in the Community with Barnsley.

The award was presented to France by PFA CEO Maheta Molango ahead of kick-off at Swansea City’s recent Championship fixture against Burnley at the Swansea.com Stadium.

“Paul is fully deserving of our PFA Memento Award,” said Molango.

“He epitomises what our key focus was during those early community days as a Union, being a former player and having the opportunity to transition into a leading community role.

“He has achieved so much and continues to make a significant difference in his current position with Swansea City Foundation.”