News and Stories Our Impact Sport and football in particular can be a tremendous force for good in a community. Here you'll find an overview of how the Foundation has had an impact in its local community. Awards Over many years, the Foundation has been fortunate enough to receive recognition for the work we are doing in our local community. Below are a list of some of our achievements: 2018 - Hertfordshire biz4Biz Awards - Best Corporate Social Responsibility, Finalist 2014 - Hertfordshire Business Awards - Social Enterprise Of The Year, Finalist 2012 - Hertfordshire Business Awards - Business In The Community, Finalist Numbers The Foundation in numbers: More than 5,500 hours of beneficary engagement during 2016-17 50% of the Foundation workforce has come through or are part of our apprenticeship programme Over 1,500 people engaged with on a weekly basis Participants range from 2 years old to 76 years old Quotes Jonathan Sinfield, 61 - Walking Footballer It has been life changing….I still dream of playing for England! Great comradery and exercise. I have more energy & what a great form of stress relief! Dani Burge, 22 - NCS & Apprentice Graduate I’ve enjoyed being able to explore different roles during my time at the Foundation. I’ve had great opportunities and support from the people around me and owe the Foundation a lot for where I am today” Keira, 13 - Premier League Girls Participant The difference in Keira since starting the sessions has been phenomenal. Keira's home life has also improved with her family members, including her sister commenting to the school on the improvement in Keira's happiness levels. For more quotes from our beneficaries and partners please click here Impact Report In October 2017, the Foundation launched their first ever Annual Report, highlighting and summarising the work undertaken during the 2016/17 season. You can download a copy of the report - click here Annual Report Each year, the Foundation submits an annual report to the Charities Commission to outline the work that has been undertake each year and what are plans for the future are. You can download previous reports below: 2012-13 Report 2013-14 Report 2014-15 Report 2015-16 Report 2016-17 Report New reports are available every September. Support Us Would you like to support the work the Foundation is doing in your local community? There are a variety of ways: Volunteer - the Foundation is always on the look out for volunteers to support the work we deliver each and every week. For more information please click here Fundraise - would you like to raise money for a local charity? Do you have an idea that we might be interested in? If so, please contact the Foundation - click here Get In Touch If you've been involved in one of our projects or sessions and would like to share you story then please email [email protected]