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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February & March 2025
6th April 2025
10th & 11th May 2025
21st June 2025
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
17th March 2025
Down Syndrome Football Head Coach Clive Howard wins Norwich City's Premier League Community Captain award for 2025
11th March 2025
For International Women's Day 2025 we hosted a special event at The Nest for girls from local schools.
4th March 2025
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund.
20th February 2025
Local heroes from EFL Clubs will be recognised and celebrated for the impact they make in their communities as part of the EFL’s Community Weekends, taking place from Saturday 22 February to Sunday 3 March.
7th February 2025
The Foundation's Girls' Football & Education team will host the NFYL League Cup semi-final at The Nest on Wednesday, 12th of February as they look to build on a successful season.
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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