Story added: 7th August 2025

Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Releases 2024 Impact Report

We’re proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, celebrating a year of purpose, progress, and powerful community impact across Norfolk and North Suffolk.

In the 2023/24 season, the Foundation engaged 45,828 unique participants through more than 800,000 hours of activity, generating an incredible £63 million in social value. From helping children re-engage with education to supporting veterans and delivering record-breaking events, the report highlights the real, lasting difference our work is making.

Read Our Impact report

"What motivates us is the difference we make in people’s lives. The overwhelming feedback is that our impact is deep, wide-reaching, and life-changing."

Jake Humphrey

Chairperson, Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

This impact is only possible thanks to our amazing community of players, volunteers, fundraisers, and partners, and the unwavering support of Norwich City Football Club, whose ethos continues to drive our mission forward.

Highlights from 2024 include:

The launch of Play and Eat with Persimmon, providing healthy meals for families
Our Cerebral Palsy Football Team winning their first major silverware
A record-breaking Run Norwich, with nearly 7,000 runners
The opening of a full-size pitch at The Nest by Lioness Lauren Hemp
Our first Armed Forces Day and continued support for veterans
Over 95 Norwich City player appearances at Foundation programmes

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, our focus remains on growing our impact and deepening our connection with the community. We’re committed to building a sustainable and diverse organisation—through partnerships, fundraising, and revenue from our facilities—while ensuring every pound spent directly supports our charitable mission.

"Together, we are creating a healthier, more hopeful future for our community."

Ian Thornton OBE

Chief Executive Officer, Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Want to get involved?

Whether you’re looking to volunteer, partner with us, or support our work, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Read the full Impact Report