Go wild for Soccer Aid Safari 2025!

Written by Natasha Ithildin | Jun 25, 2025 9:00:00 AM

Are you ready for the next instalment of Cornwall’s biggest sporting event?

Join us for a fantastic family day out at this year’s Soccer Aid Safari on the 24th August, 2025, at AFC St. Austell.

Are you ready for a day full of football, food and fun, all whilst raising funds for the Vanessa Grant Trust and The Plymouth Argyle Community Trust?

And this year we’ve gone even bigger and better than previous years, from junior matches to senior kick-offs. Plus, hear Plymouth Argyle Football Club themselves; it’s all to play for at this year’s Soccer Aid Safari!

It’s time to get the ball rolling (literally!) again for charity.

Are you ready to go wild for Soccer Aid Safari 2025?!

What is Soccer Aid Safari?

It’s time to dust off your boots and practice your moves because Soccer Aid Safari is just around the corner.

Soccer Aid Safari is a community-based, sports-themed charity event to raise money for the Vanessa Grant Trust and The Plymouth Argyle Community Trust.

Our fundraising goal for this year is £15,000, with the majority going to the Vanessa Grant Trust and a smaller portion supporting The Argyle Community Trust.

It’s a family day of football, entertainment and the very best refreshments.

Belly laughs and favourite family memories are just waiting to be made.

What’s the Vanessa Grant Trust?

The Vanessa Grant Trust is an educational charity based in the rural community of Rongai, Kenya. They provide and improve education in local schools by supporting the continuous development of facilities, helping teachers to develop their skills and acquire ongoing practical knowledge and training. They also develop bursary and mentorship support for students who need it most.

The Vanessa Grant Trust will also have information stands at Soccer Aid Safari 2024, where you can learn more about their ongoing projects and how you can get involved. Whether you're interested in volunteering, donating, or just learning more about what they do, there will be sign-up opportunities for anyone eager to make a difference.

What is The Argyle Community Trust?

The Argyle Community Trust is the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club.

It aims to be an active, inspirational and inclusive community hub for the South West region by having a positive impact on a range of groups, as well as provide the local community with the opportunity to explore their full potential, improve their life chances, and explore their aspirations through the power of football and Plymouth Argyle FC.

Recent charity trip to Rongai, Kenya with the Vanessa Grant Trust

Miles Lovegrove, Brand Revolution’s CIO, joined Lauren Sundercombe, the Chair of the Vanessa Grant Trust UK, on a recent excursion to Rongai, Kenya, thanks to the fundraising of Soccer Aid Safari 2024.

The party of nine, including both Lauren’s family and Miles’ son, Ethan, spent a week amongst the community. They enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, helping to set up donated desktop computers, and learning how the Vanessa Grant Trust could help in the future.

Interested in volunteering with the Vanessa Grant Trust in Kenya? Chat to someone at the Vanessa Grant Trust stand at Soccer Aid Safari 2025 for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Looking back at Soccer Aid Safari 2024

Soccer Aid Safari 2024 was another great success, building on the momentum of the previous year’s first wild safari event. It was an excellent opportunity for the local community to come together.

From face painting and music to competitions, amazing food and even bouncy castles, the day was an inclusive, family event that brought the community together, with a whole lot of football!

Soccer Aid Safari 2025: biggest yet!

Here’s what you can expect from Soccer Aid Safari 2025:

Matches

A Junior Football Tournament consisting of 2 age groups (U8’s and U10’s) with short games of 7 aside.

Then, the main event: a 90-minute football match between our two opposing teams, The Cheetahs vs The Lions - managed by Olly Brokenshire and Phil Lafferty, respectively.

With 40 players, split into two teams, and a mixture of ages and abilities, it’s going to be all to play for at this summer’s Soccer Aid Safari.

Entertainment

Between watching the nail-biting matches, there’ll be family-friendly entertainment throughout the day.

From face-painting and bouncy castles, bungee runs to meeting Pilgrim Pete and Larry the Lion, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and get into the safari spirit.

Plus, live country music with a cowboy hat giveaway, and a DJ spinning the decks after the game, it’s set to be the family-friendly party of the summer that you won’t want to miss.

Food & Drink

And you certainly won’t go hungry while celebrating! We’ll have both the Gourmet Guys serving up burgers, fries, and a hog roast, and then Lipsmackers dishing up some delicious nachos. Plus, we have sweet stands, and there will also be a bar selling both alcoholic and soft drinks.

Soccer Aid Safari 2025 event schedule

08:00 - Arrival
09:00 - Junior Matches Kick Off – U8’s and U10’s
15:00 - Junior Medal Ceremony
16:00 - Senior Match Kick Off - The Lions vs The Cheetahs
18:00 - Senior Match Trophy Ceremony
18:30 - Live Country Music and Entertainment
20:00 - Guest Speaker – Plymouth Argyle
20:30 – DJ and Music
22:00 – Close

Competition time, win 4 tickets to a Plymouth Argyle home game!

This year, we’re thrilled to announce a fantastic giveaway as part of the build-up to Soccer Aid Safari 2025! One lucky winner will receive 4 tickets to watch Plymouth Argyle in the family area at Home Park during the 2025/2026 season.

Whether you're a lifelong Pilgrims fan or just love a great day out at the football, this is your chance to enjoy a top match in the heart of the action, with your favourite people by your side.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply:

✅ Mark yourself as ‘Going’ on our Soccer Aid Safari 2025 Facebook Event

❤️ Like and share our giveaway post

👥 Tag someone in the comments who you’d love to bring to Soccer Aid Safari 2025

It’s that easy! The winner will be announced live at Soccer Aid Safari - so be sure to come along and join the fun.

📍 Terms and conditions apply – see our full T&Cs for details.

A shoutout to our 2025 sponsors

A big thank you to those sponsoring the 2025 Soccer Aid Safari. We couldn’t do it without you!

Our hero sponsors this year are:

Put Soccer Aid Safari 2025 in your diary now

It’s set to be an amazing day of family fun, football, and fundraising - and we can’t wait to see you there!

Put Soccer Aid Safari 2025 in your diary (24th August 2025 - AFC St. Austell) today!

Giveaway - Terms and Conditions

This competition is open to UK mainland residents (England, Scotland and Wales only) aged 18 or over.
No purchase is necessary to enter the competition. Access to the internet and a Facebook account are necessary to enter.
By entering this competition, you are deemed to have read and accepted these terms and conditions. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entries which do not comply with these terms and conditions.
The competition opens on 02.07.25 and closes on 23.08.25 (which is the “Competition Period”).
The prize is 4 tickets in the family area for a Plymouth Argyle home game during the 2025/2026 season.
To enter, you must: On Facebook and Instagram, mark yourself as ‘Going’ on our Soccer Aid Safari 2025 Facebook Event, like our giveaway post and tag someone in the comments who you’d love to bring to Soccer Aid Safari 2025.
Multiple entries are permitted. A maximum of one prize can be won per household.
Entries made on behalf of another person (except in your capacity as parent, guardian or equivalent), or joint entries, will not be accepted. Entries from agents, organised group entries, bulk entries or entries automatically generated by a computer will not be accepted.
Once the Competition Period has closed, the winner will be selected as follows from all valid and eligible entries submitted during the Competition Period: at the judgment of the Soccer Aid Safari organisers.
The winner(s) will be announced at Soccer Aid Safari and notified by the Promoter directly, by comment and DM on Facebook/Instagram as soon as reasonably practicable following the end of the Competition Period.
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