Story added: 3rd February 2022
A group of young people recently celebrated being the first to complete the Community Sports Foundation’s new Realising Potential programme.
Realising Potential is aimed at children and adults with learning or physical disabilities and helps to improve skills and raise the aspirations of those taking part.
Thanks to support from Norfolk Hire Ltd and the Professional Footballers Association, the sessions are free for participants who attend a 10-week programme and work on skills such as:
The group also benefit from:
The group were presented with their certificates from Foundation staff member Ellie Dickinson, who delivers the Realising Potential programme.
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24-year-old Joe has been attending our Realising Potential programme for just under two years, and has seen huge growth in his confidence and independence since attending.
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Canaries full-back Jack Stacey has been making an impact off the pitch as well as on it this season - he spends his Tuesday evenings volunteering at The Nest with our Realising Potential programme.
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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.
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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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