We use the power of sport to inspire and support 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.

A look back on a record-breaking 2025 at the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, narrated by Norwich City’s Jack Stacey and our very own Youth Voice Councillor, Emily.
Watch20% 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreNorfolk 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More4th April 2027
Register your interest for a Foundation charity place in LLHM 2027
7th June 2026
13th June 2026
13th June 2026
27th June 2026
21st May 2026
On 19th May, a group of Foundation partcipants and their families enjoyed a day at the Avant Training Centre for our Foundation Wish Day.
21st May 2026
Corporate Cup 2026 proved another resounding success, as local businesses came together for a day of football, friendly rivalry, and fundraising at The Nest.
18th May 2026
Soccer Schools are now Football Holiday Camps - and they’re better than ever.
15th May 2026
On Friday 29th May, the Foundation are hosting a United for Change Volunteer Recruitment Day at The Nest
12th May 2026
Norwich City duo José Córdoba and Anis Ben Slimane made a surprise appearance to Hethersett VC Primary School on Tuesday 28 April as they joined a Year 6 class taking part in the Foundation’s Active Canaries programme, delivered in partnership with Norse Group.
7th May 2026
More than 50 young players from the Foundation’s Football Development Programme enjoyed an unforgettable Easter, with back-to-back football tours in Manchester that mixed high-level fixtures, stadium visits and plenty of team bonding.