Corporate Opportunities - Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

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corporate opportunities Working together to support our community

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Contents Be part of something special

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Driving inclusion for people with disabilities

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Boosting mental health and wellbeing

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Inspiring disadvantaged people

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Engaging our community

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Reach and impact The Foundation

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The Nest

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Run Norwich

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How to get involved

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Partnerships The Foundation

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The Nest

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Run Norwich

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Facility hire

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Fundraising and donations

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Our partners

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Partnering with the Foundation allows us to give back to the community, get the whole company involved and meet like-minded businesses.

Everything we put into the partnership we get back and more.

I really recommend it.

Stephen Alger, Mortgage Advice Bureau

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be part of something special The Norwich City Community Sports Foundation and The Nest supports thousands of people every year to achieve their goals through sport.​ ​ Our funding comes from a variety of different sources, including corporate partners, fundraising, donations, grants and trusts.

Your support will help us to deliver vital work in the community enabling us to achieve our four main charitable objectives.

These are:

• Drive inclusion for people with disabilities​ • Boost mental health & wellbeing • ​Inspire disadvantaged people​ • Community engagement

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driving inclusion for people with disabilities We provide inclusive environments that meet the needs of disabled people so that they can enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits of sport.

Programmes we deliver: Realising Potential - year-round sessions for children and adults with physical or learning disabilities, delivering the right environment to fulfil their potential

Disability Football Sessions - designed to improve sporting and social skills as well as self-esteem and confidence

Our challenge

20% of people in Norfolk have a disability, which is higher than the national average.*

Disability Dance - inclusive dance sessions that help participants work on balance, coordination and timing, enabling them to build confidence by performing in front of audiences

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*Norfolk County Council, 2022

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731

unique participants

9,608

throughput (total attendances)

14,269 engagement hours

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boosting mental health and wellbeing We use the social and physical 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.

Programmes we deliver: Duncan’s Club - supporting people with dementia Run for Me - weekly running sessions with an emphasis on mental wellbeing

Extra Time - physical and social activities

Our challenge I​n Norfolk over 98,000 people aged 18-64 have a mental health disorder.*

for over 55s

Active Canaries - educating young people about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle

Walking Football - taking the game we love at a slower, more inclusive pace

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*Norfolk County Council, Public Health Audit, 2022​

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8,016

unique participants

83,403

throughput (total attendances)

178,403 engagement hours

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inspiring disadvantaged people Norwich City Football Club is a powerful brand and tool for engaging harder-to-reach individuals and groups, inspiring them to raise their aspirations and reach their potential.

Programmes we deliver: Premier League Kicks - our flagship community project for ages 8-18, driving inclusion in Norfolk

Premier League Inspires - a unique multi week programme aimed at raising aspirations, attainment and attendance in school

Fresh Start - weekly football sessions for children and adult refugees in Norwich

Our challenge Norfolk has 120,000 people living in deprived areas.* It also has the highest number of young people involved in ‘County Lines’, where illegal drugs are transported from one area to another by gangs or criminal networks.** *Metropolitan Police, 2019​

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**Norfolk County Council, APPG Inquiry Social Mobility Norfolk, 2022

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6,381 unique participants

44,695

throughput (total attendances)

56,939 engagement hours

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engaging our community The Foundation also operates a range of affordable services that provide community engagement and positive impact such as our school sports and kids’ courses.

Programmes we deliver: Football and Education, college programmes, schools programmes, Alternative Provision and Soccer Schools.

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Our challenge Around 1 in 3 children in Norfolk are doing fewer than 30 minutes of exercise a day.*

*Sport England, Active Lives Children & Young People Survey, 2018

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22,036 unique participants

299,107

throughput (total attendances)

483,358 engagement hours

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43,230+

number of unique people

2023/24

reach & impact the foundation 14

£55M+

social value generated

681,557

total engagement hours

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595,900

190,000+

78,600

355,000

2,081,400

33,000+

annual Facebook reach

annual Instagram reach

annual Twitter (X) impressions

annual LinkedIn impressions

annual website views

email database (weekly e-shots with partner logos)

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156,000+

total visits to The Nest in 2023

2023/24

reach & impact the nest 16

15,000+

unique visitors to The Nest

6,500+

footfall will use our 3G pitch each month

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300+

conference and training events are held at The Nest per year

168,500

annual Twitter (X) impressions

253,600

17,500+

11,500

176,867

annual Facebook reach

annual Instagram reach

annual LinkedIn impressions

annual website views

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reach & impact Run Norwich 18

8,500 entrants

6,922

runners crossed the finish line in 2024

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450,000+ reach across social media channels in race months (X, Facebook, Instagram)

1M+ annually

32,000+

email database (weekly e-shots with partner logos)

525,000 annual website views

20,000+ spectators

17,300 social following

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how to get involved Our partnerships allow you to support us in a variety of ways and provide benefits for both you and the community. Packages can be tailored to suit your needs and meet your budget.​ We have partnership opportunities with the Foundation, The Nest, and Run Norwich, alongside chances to hire The Nest venue, fundraise for the Foundation, and make individual donations. We also welcome in-kind support from local businesses.

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programme

Packages can include:

Partnerships

• 3G pitch advertising board at The Nest​

Partnering with the Foundation offers you and your business a wide range of opportunities.

From sponsoring an event to supporting a bespoke programme, there are packages to suit a variety of needs including staff engagement and volunteering.

• Company logo on website​

• Official Partners Plaque at The Nest​ • Social media release • Use of Foundation logo and assets for promotion​ • Company logo on screens at The Nest and the Foundation​ • Company logo to be on all relevant digital collateral (newsletters, leaflets, invitations) • 20% discount on Nest hire​

Packages from:

£2.5k-30k

• Staff volunteering​ • Additional marketing opportunity – e.g. video case study​ • Invitation to all networking events

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partnerships

Packages can include:

The Nest

• Become a ‘naming rights’ sponsor​

The Nest, Norfolk’s Community Hub is our state-of-the-art facility located in Horsford, Norwich. With two 3G pitches, conference spaces, and facilities to host residential tours, The Nest supports the local community like no other venue. With around 10,000 people using the facility per month, The Nest offers exceptional brand exposure for your business.

• Official Partners Plaque at The Nest​

• 3G pitch advertising board at The Nest​ • Company logo on website​ • Use of The Nest logo and assets for promotion​ • Company logo to be on all relevant digital collateral (newsletters, leaflets, invitations) • Company logo on screens at The Nest ​ • Social media release​ • 20% discount on Nest hire​

Packages from:

£2.5k-30k

• Staff volunteering​ • Additional marketing opportunity – e.g. video case study​ • Invitation to all networking events

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partnerships

Packages can include:

Run Norwich

• Logo on 8,500 participants race number bibs​

Run Norwich provides many ways to connect your business with the local community of Norfolk and beyond. With a reach of almost 30,000 on the day, and over 1 million online, partnering with Run Norwich is a great way to get your brand noticed.

• Race route branding​

• Logo on start & finish gantry​ • Expo stand & Race Village stand​ • Marketing opportunities • Digital race magazine & e-newsletter coverage • ​Use of Run Norwich logo & assets for promotion • Host a cheer point​ • Social media launch​ • Logo on website​

Packages from:

• Free competition places & photo on start line

£2.5k-30k

• Golden ticket gifts​

• ​Partner launch evening event invitation​ • Race day VIP breakfast invites

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Facility Hire We have a number of community facilities which are available for hire, including The Nest, Carrow Park, and Brundall Sports Hub. Our facilities are available for the following: • Conferencing & events • Staff team-building​ • Sports facility hire​ • Birthday parties​ • Challenge Woods​ • Residential sports tours​ • Tournaments

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fundraising Partnering with the Foundation, The Nest or Run Norwich provides opportunities to engage with your staff in a fun and valuable manner. Whether they choose to participate in or volunteer on one of our fantastic fundraising events, the experience has shown to improve staff retention.

We can also help create and facilitate your own unique fundraising challenge to help raise vital funds for the Community Sports Foundation.

Some of our events include: • Coastal Walk Challenge​ • National Three Peaks Challenge​ • Race Against The Sun​ • Business Leaders Dinner​ • Corporate Football 6-a-side Cup

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...plus so much more!

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donations Your support will impact thousands of children and adults who benefit from our life changing activities. We have a variety of ways you can donate which support all the Foundation’s work within the community and champions our main charitable objectives.

Ways to give: • Set up a regular monthly donation ​ • Making a one-off donation ​ • Leaving a gift in your will ​ • Payroll giving via your employer​ • Donating in-memory of a loved one

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our partners The foundation

The Nest

Run norwich

Hugh J Boswell

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contact us

communitysportsfoundation.org.uk​ csfmailbox@norwichcitycsf.org.uk​​

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Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, Norwich City FC, Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE communitysportsfoundation.org.uk / 01603 984000