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

Race Against The Sun

14th June 2025

Race Against The Sun

Cycle Swarm

29th June 2025

Cycle Swarm

Three Peaks Challenge

3rd - 5th July 2025

Three Peaks Challenge

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EFL’s Utilita Kids Cup returns to The Nest

26th November 2024

EFL’s Utilita Kids Cup returns to The Nest

On Friday 22nd November, The Nest hosted the first round of the Utilita's Kids Cup, with local representative primary schools going toe-to-toe in a day of tournament action.

Business Leaders Dinner raises over £15,000

26th November 2024

Business Leaders Dinner raises over £15,000

On Wednesday 20th November, the Foundation's annual Business Leaders Dinner returned to Carrow Road, celebrating the achievements of local businesses in 2024.

EFL Week of Action

18th November 2024

EFL Week of Action

Latest report findings released during EFL Week of Action reveal prominent role and value of EFL clubs in their communities.

Schools get chance to represent Norwich City in Utilita Kids and Girls Cup

15th November 2024

Schools get chance to represent Norwich City in Utilita Kids and Girls Cup

Schools and children within the Norfolk region will have the opportunity to represent Norwich City and potentially play on the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium thanks to the Utilita Kids and Girls Cup.

New Partnership Announcement with WSG Energy Services

14th November 2024

New Partnership Announcement with WSG Energy Services

The Community Sports Foundation welcome WSG Energy Services as the new sponsors for the Realising Potential Programme

On the Buzzer, City! Recap 2024

12th November 2024

On the Buzzer, City! Recap 2024

Back after a one-year absence, 2024's On the Buzzer, City! welcomed over 180 people to the Lion & Castle for an evening of brain-testing quiz questions.

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