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:

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]

Latest

Statement: Ken Headington 1958-2019

Stevenage Football Club Foundation and Stevenage Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Foundation Coach Ken Headington on Sunday 10th February, aged 60.
Foundation Degree Open Evening

Are you passionate about a career in the football industry? If so, come and study with Stevenage FC Foundation in 2019/20. On Thursday 7th March 2019, Stevenage FC Foundation are hosting a second open evening for anyone interested in our new two-year Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching & Development that will be based at The Lamex Stadium, home of Stevenage Football Club.
North Herts Base For The Foundation

Stevenage FC Foundation are excited to announce a new selection of community based sessions that will be offered at the brand new Hertfordshire FA Community Football Centre.
Vacancy: Part Time Multi-Sport Community Coach

Do you have a NGB Level 2 coaching qualification? Would you like to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about sport and its ability to positively impact peoples lives?

Soccer Camps

Stevenage FC Foundation Soccer Camps are for boys and girls aged 5-12 years old of all abilities. Soccer Camps provide children with the opportunity to learn the games key skills through fun games and activities, as well as Individual Ball Mastery, Small Sided Games, Inflatable Challenge in a fun and friendly environment by the Foundation's FA Qualified and DBS checked football coaches.
After School Clubs

After School Clubs provide the perfect opportunity for young participants to develop their sporting skills with their friends from school. Coaches are qualified and experienced to deliver a range of sports and multi-sport sessions to engage a wide variety of participants, not just football only sessions.
Walking Football

Men and women of all ages and levels of fitness or ability are invited to come along to one of our Walking Football sessions to take part in a slower paced version of the beautiful game.
Vacancy: Part Time Multi-Sport Community Coach

Do you have a NGB Level 2 coaching qualification? Would you like to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about sport and its ability to positively impact peoples lives?
National Citizen Service (NCS)

Stevenage FC Foundation are currently recruiting 16-17 year olds (school year 11 and 12) to join our National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. NCS is a government backed programme, which encourages young people to gain new life skills to set them up for the next steps in their lives.
Apprenticeships

On key objective of Stevenage FC Foundation is to ensure that our local community have the opportunity to realise their potential, a key part of that objective sees the Foundation offer a number of apprenticeships for 16-19 year olds to gain recognised qualifications whilst also gaining valuable real world working experience.
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Mascots

The mascot will get a unique experience to meet all their heroes in the dressing room before the match and get signed autographs. The day becomes a wonderful life long memory, never to be forgotten.
Active Tots

Active Tots is a programme and designed to encourage familiarity and confidence within the field of physical activity.
Community Kitchen

Community Kitchen is a 8 week programme to put the fun back into meal times with quick and easy nutritious recipes for you and your family.