- Norwich City Fans Social Club Raises £15,500 this season.
- Money raised will go to the Community Sports Foundation.
- CSFs dedicated to increasing disabled inclusion and aiding mental health.
While it hasn’t always been positive this season, one thing that can definitely be celebrated has been the efforts of the Norwich City Fans Social Club, who have raised £15,500 this season for the Community Sports Foundation.
The Club
The Norwich City Fans Social Club was founded in 2015 as an independent, volunteer-run group. The aim of the group is not just to be for the fans but also to incorporate the wider community.
The ethos of the group is “You don’t join, you just join in!”
This is a group that does not require any joining fees or memberships. The club holds various social events and activities throughout the year and the money they raise goes to the Community Sports Foundation.
The Community Sports Foundation
The Community Sports Foundation is Norwich City’s official charity. Their objective is to increase inclusion for people in the disabled community.
20% of the population in Norfolk has a disability, higher than the national average. One way that the foundation wants to benefit people with disabilities is more inclusion through sport and activities.
As well as improving physical wellbeing, coaching sessions also provide somewhere to improve social skills and to help people gain self confidence.
Hope attended 200 sessions and said “When I started I was really shy, it helped me come out of my shell.”
Loneliness
Mental health has also been on the agenda in recent times. Former Norwich City boss Liam Manning may have been one of the more high profile examples, but with 38,000 people estimated to be struggling with issues of loneliness and exclusion it is something that the Community Sports Foundation is looking to address.
Programs such as Run For Me, Team Talk and Extra Time have been set up to encourage physical activity but also to have places where they can talk. There are also specific tailored programs, such as for people who have served in the Armed Forces.
How you can help…
By attending Norwich City Fans Social Club events, you can have a great time and meet people while also giving some much needed funds. You can keep up to date with the social club on their website here or by donating directly to the Community Sports Foundation here.
Congratulations to the Norwich City Fans Social Club for their fantastic fundraising efforts this season and please keep up the fantastic work!
