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

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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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.

Norwich City Football Club donates over £11,500 to the Foundation

15th August 2024

Norwich City Football Club donates over £11,500 to the Foundation

The contribution will go directly towards supporting the Foundation’s disability provision, where key projects are reliant on generous donations like this to run.

Football and Education students receive results

14th August 2024

Football and Education students receive results

For A-Level results day we're shining the spotlight on three recent graduates' success stories at the Foundation.

Canary Cup 2024 Recap

13th August 2024

Canary Cup 2024 Recap

Last week, The Nest played host to the return of the Canary Cup, with representative development teams from our fellow CCO's across the country all taking to the pitch for a shot at silverware.

Four young Canaries join Norwich City Women’s first team

13th August 2024

Four young Canaries join Norwich City Women’s first team

Four Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Girls' Academy Development Programme players recently joined Norwich City Women's first team.

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