Story added: 20th March 2023
Jess’ journey with the Community Sports Foundation started back in 2018, joining the Foundation’s Girls U10s after being spotted in the Summer Cup. She now represents our ADP and Emerging Talent Centre at U15s playing as a defender.
Unfortunately, Jess has faced long lay-offs and multiple setbacks with various knee injuries over the past 3 years.
This period has been difficult for Jess to overcome and has only been exacerbated by the disruption to organised football during the pandemic. This combination of drastic lifestyle and routine change, compounded with her injury-induced absence from football resulted in a negative impact on Jess’ mental wellbeing.
Despite all these challenges Jess has applied herself outside of football with the help of her football coach, Scott Emmerson. Jess has made real efforts to develop her communication skills, all whilst becoming a more resilient person during her injury recovery.
Watch Jess’ story below:
12th May 2025
Corporate Cup 2025 Kicks Off With a Thrilling Day of Competition at The Nest
17th April 2025
Last Friday was all go at The Nest, as six representative CCO teams took to the pitches for the Premier League Kicks Cup.
19th March 2025
The Community Sports Foundation is delighted to announce that Chaplin Farrant have officially come on board as a Foundation partner, sponsoring Norwich City’s Cerebral Palsy Football Team
11th March 2025
For International Women's Day 2025 we hosted a special event at The Nest for girls from local schools.
When you donate a little each month, you will be helping to transform the lives of local people of all ages who need our support – giving them the opportunity to connect with others like them, feel happier and healthier in themselves, and raise their aspirations.
Ready for an adventure? Join us this July for the Three Peaks Challenge and help support the incredible work of the Community Sports Foundation. This is your chance to conquer the UK’s most iconic mountains, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon – all in one unforgettable weekend.
We have Soccer Schools running at venues across Norfolk & Suffolk, and whether participants are new to football, or are already a budding Canary superstar, the Soccer Schools programme has been put together to provide a fun, holiday activity at an affordable price.
As Norwich City Football Club's official charity partner, we help thousands of people every year achieve their goals through sport, supporting some of the most disadvantaged, disabled and talented people across Norfolk. Our vision is to support, inspire, and improve our community.
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