Community Sports Foundation

We are Norwich City FC's official charity

We use the power of sport to support and inspire our community. Our charitable objectives are driving inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations.

The Community Sports Foundation are committed to developing environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected through our Canary Safe standards.

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Driving inclusion for people with disabilities

Driving inclusion for people with disabilities

20% of people in Norfolk have a disability, which is higher than the national average.

The Foundation works to provide inclusive environments that meet the needs of those taking part, so that they may enjoy the benefits of sport.

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Boosting Mental Health and Wellbeing

Boosting Mental Health and Wellbeing

An estimated 38,000 people in Norfolk experience loneliness.

We use the physical and social benefits of sport to improve people’s mental health and physical wellbeing. Our work helps to combat loneliness, anxiety, and inactivity for people in Norfolk.

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Inspiring disadvantaged people

Inspiring disadvantaged people

Norfolk has the third highest school exclusion rate among rural counties.

Sport and Norwich City Football Club are powerful tools for engaging with harder to reach groups and inspiring them to raise their aspirations, and reach their potential.

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Community Engagement

Community Engagement

The Foundation also operates a range of affordable services that provide widespread community engagement and positive impact, such as our school sports programme, and kids’ courses.

Any surplus created is reinvested to support our charitable objectives.

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Fundraising Events

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In the Spotlight: Extra Time

3rd October 2024

In the Spotlight: Extra Time

For the International day of Older Persons on October 1st, we caught up with Extra Time participant Roger, to find out what the programme means to him.

2025/26 Football and Education Open Day

1st October 2024

2025/26 Football and Education Open Day

An opportunity for Year 10 & 11 students to find out more about studying with the Foundation in 2025/26

Play & Eat at The Nest every weekday

25th September 2024

Play & Eat at The Nest every weekday

The Nest is offering affordable dinners and play sessions every week-day afternoon, 4pm - 6pm

Foundation Takeover game 24/25

24th September 2024

Foundation Takeover game 24/25

Saturday 21st September saw the return of the Foundation Takeover Day, as Norwich City Football Club shone a spotlight on our charity work during their fixture vs Watford.

Run Norwich sees record turnout

10th September 2024

Run Norwich sees record turnout

Sunday 8th September saw nearly 7000 people complete the eighth edition of Run Norwich, including over 500 Community Sports Foundation runners.

Canaries quartet visit young goalkeepers at The Nest

20th August 2024

Canaries quartet visit young goalkeepers at The Nest

On Monday 19th August, children on our goalkeeping residential at The Nest were treated to a special visit from four Norwich City first-team 'keepers.

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