Diagrama Fostering Celebrates Young Talent at Dartford FC Academy Presentation Day

by | May 31, 2026 | Dartford Charities, Dartford Sport

Diagrama Fostering was proud to support and attend the Dartford FC Academy Presentation Day held at Princes Park on Saturday 16 May, celebrating the hard work, dedication and achievements of young players across the Academy.

The annual event brought together players, coaches, families, sponsors and community partners for a day of recognition and celebration, highlighting the commitment and progress shown by the Academy’s talented young footballers throughout the season.

Representatives from Diagrama Fostering joined the celebrations at Princes Park, reinforcing the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people and creating opportunities that help them thrive both on and off the pitch.

Speaking after the event, Tina Morris from Diagrama Fostering said: “It was an absolute pleasure to be part of this fantastic event and to meet the families, coaches and supporters who play such an important role in encouraging and developing these young players. The sense of community around Dartford FC Academy was wonderful to see, and it was inspiring to celebrate the hard work, commitment and achievements of everyone involved.

The event showcased not only the talent within the Academy, but also the teamwork, resilience and positive attitudes demonstrated by the young players throughout the season. At Diagrama Fostering, we are passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential, and it was inspiring to see so many young people being recognised for their achievements.”

Awards were presented across multiple age groups, recognising outstanding performances, commitment, sportsmanship and development throughout the campaign. The event also provided an opportunity for families and supporters to celebrate the players’ successes and the positive community spirit that surrounds Dartford FC Academy.

Russ Searle, Dartford FC’s Head of Youth Development said: “We would like to thank Diagrama Fostering for their support of our Presentation Day on Saturday. The event was a huge success, and we have received fantastic feedback from parents, players and staff, all of whom commented on what a brilliant day it was. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work, development and achievements of our players, and to recognise the positive community spirit that exists throughout the Academy.”

Diagrama Fostering continues to work closely with local communities to support children and young people and believes that partnerships with clubs such as Dartford FC Academy help encourage confidence, ambition and inclusion among young people.

To find out more about Diagrama Fostering visit  www.diagramafostering.org.uk or to find out more about the Dartford FC Youth Academy visit www.dartfordfc.com/home/academy/youth-academy-7-16/

Photo: Alexander Brattell

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