Aberdeen FC Community Trust’s Dementia Friendly Programme was named the best in Europe last week, triumphing over top football clubs including Inter Milan, Manchester City and Everton.

In recognition of their European award, the Community Trust have been awarded an honorary star in their logo for the remainder of the month, reflecting that of the Aberdeen FC logo with two stars in honor of the club’s European success.

AFCCT was announced as the winner of the Best Community and Social Responsibility Programme Award for the Trust's Dementia Friendly Programme at the European Club Association awards in Geneva last week.

Attracting more than 100 participants each week, AFCCT's Dementia Friendly Programme includes activities designed to increase mobility and social inclusion, as well as reducing isolation and anxieties for those living with the dementia.

The initiative includes football memories sessions where ex-players take the opportunity to present memorabilia to participants and talk about previous matches and experiences, as well physical activities, such as the popular walking football and TechnoGym classes.

The Trust has also organised afternoon discos following feedback from participants stating concerns about the lack of opportunity to get out socially or not feeling comfortable doing so.

AFCCT delivers its Dementia Friendly Programmes with support from key partners including Life Changes Trust, Alzheimer's Scotland, Aberdeen Sports Village, Sport Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council Health and Wellbeing Team.

The number of people taking part in positive activities run by Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) has more than trebled since it was set up in 2013, while the number of participations has increased by more than 500 percent.

A total of 158,459 participations were recorded during the 2016 -2017 season, up from 25,624 in 2013-2014 season.

The number of individuals directly involved in its outreach programmes has also trebled, rising to 17,307 in the same time.

The Trust engages with people of all abilities, aged from three to 100 years old from across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

Its activities are targeted at various groups, including the over 65s, disadvantaged children, ethnic and religious minority groups and people living with dementia.

For more information on the award winning programme email dementiafriendly@afccommunitytrust.org