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The award recognises the extensive reach and impact of the club’s Community Sports Foundation, celebrating our extensive community engagement.
As well reaching over 45,000 unique participants and recruiting and training over 300 volunteers in 2024, the Foundation generated an exceptional £63 million in social value for the region.
The Foundation offers a huge range of programmes for people of all ages, including:
Accepting the award on behalf of the club, the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Ian Thornton OBE praised the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers who drive the Foundation’s community impact.
“We are enormously proud of the growth of the Community Sports Foundation since its formation over 30 years ago,” he said.
“Supporting and inspiring our community is one of the club’s core pillars and that is evident right through from board level to those delivering our projects on a daily basis.
“We thank everyone who has contributed along the way, be that as a member of the team, a volunteer or as a partner of the Foundation.”
Read more about our work in our impact report.
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3rd June 2025
For National Volunteers Week, we caught up with Matt, one of of volunteer coaches, to find about more about what helping out at our sessions means to him.
2nd May 2025
Norwich City Fans Social Club have raised a staggering £14,500 this season in support of the Foundation
1st May 2025
Jack Stacey has been awarded Norwich City's PFA Community Champion award for 2024/25
28th April 2025
Canaries are crowned Community Club winners 2025 at awards ceremony
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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