The Nest Run Norwich Home Charity Join In About News Contact Us Run Norwich The Nest We support and inspire our community The Community Sports Foundation is Norwich City FC's official charity 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. Driving inclusion for people with disabilities 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. READ MORE Boosting Mental Health and Wellbeing 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. READ MORE Inspiring disadvantaged people 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. READ MORE Community Engagement 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. READ MORE Support Us Without vital fundraising, our work would not be possible, and many across Norfolk would be deprived of our support. There are many ways that you can help us to sustain our work, such as taking a fundraising challenge, becoming a donor, or supporting through your business. READ MORE Fundraising Events 17th July 2022 Run Norwich VIEW ALL EVENTS Latest News 17th November 2021 New programme helps disabled adults and children realise their potential Taking place at The Nest in 10-week blocks, Realising Potential offers sports, educational and/or employability support, and more through the Foundation’s new Inclusion Officer, Ellie Dickinson. 17th November 2021 Tom Smith spends morning with Extra Time group Our Extra Time group had the pleasure of meeting Norwich City FC director and charity trustee Tom Smith, earlier this month. 26th October 2021 League offers new stage for Foundation’s cerebral palsy footballers Talented footballers with cerebral palsy are representing the Canaries nationally this season, thanks to the Community Sports Foundation’s participation in a national league. 15th October 2021 The Nest set to host 2022 Norfolk & Suffolk Youth League finals Decision part of a wider partnership, which will aim to increase opportunities for local players to benefit from The Nest's facilities 14th October 2021 Matt Windle visits Foundation sessions Lotus Group managing director Matt Windle dropped in at The Nest on Saturday morning to visit some of the Community Sports Foundation’s disability football sessions. 4th October 2021 Marathon effort raises thousands for Foundation Six fundraisers, including Foundation and Norwich City FC staff, run the Virgin Money London Marathon VIEW LATEST NEWS Subscribe To Our Newsletter Accessibility Privacy Statement canaries.co.uk Registered Charity number: 1088239 © Norwich City Community Sports Foundation 2010 - 2021