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We use the power of sport to inspire and support 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.
A look back on a record-breaking 2025 at the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, narrated by Norwich City’s Jack Stacey and our very own Youth Voice Councillor, Emily.
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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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4th April 2027
Register your interest for a Foundation charity place in LLHM 2027
6th September 2026
6th September 2026
Thursday 24th September 2026
17th October 2026
20th August 2026
Sonny Carey’s rise from a released academy player to a Championship ever‑present is a powerful example of what young people can achieve through Norwich City Community Sports Foundation’s Further Education pathway.
20th August 2026
The Nest played host to four brilliant days of football from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 August, as more than 1,120 players took part in the 2026 Boys’ Canary Cup, with five Norwich teams lifting trophies.
20th August 2026
Abi’s journey with the Foundation has been a long, steady progression over eight years. Last month, she took a brilliant next step by signing for Norwich City Women, becoming one of the latest players to move from our Football Development Programme into the senior team.
11th August 2026
The 2025/26 season has been one to remember for the Girls and Boys Football Development Programme, with players from U5 to U16 embracing new challenges, travelling across the country and Europe, and taking meaningful steps along the Foundation’s pathway.
10th August 2026
Norwich City trio Poppy Irvine, Eloise King and Grace Riglar surprised participants at the Foundation’s Girls Train Like a Pro Residential at The Nest.
7th August 2026
Norwich City players Kellen Fisher and Jacob Wright brought an unforgettable finish to the school year as they visited Colman Infant and Junior Schools for a special appearance with the Community Sports Foundation.