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.
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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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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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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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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18th November 2024
Latest report findings released during EFL Week of Action reveal prominent role and value of EFL clubs in their communities.
15th November 2024
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.
14th November 2024
The Community Sports Foundation welcome WSG Energy Services as the new sponsors for the Realising Potential Programme
12th November 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.
8th November 2024
The schools may close for a week, but work at the Foundation never slows down! Check out what we got up to at the charity this October half-term.
6th November 2024
On 31st October, 14 participants in our Junior Coaches Academy made the short trip to the capital for a tour of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
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.
On the Buzzer, City! Quiz is our hugely popular annual quiz held at Norwich City Football Club, and it returns on the 7th November! Rounds typically include sport, history, film & TV and more, with special guest questions from Norwich City players and legends.
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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