Strategic Framework

Dare to Dream 2021 – 2024 sets out the strategic vision and priorities for Port Vale FC Foundation. The strategic framework is underpinned by our values, pledge and aims and has been shaped by detailed consultation, listening to, and aligning with local, regional, and national strategic planning, priorities, and need.

our vision engage inspire motivate

our mission We will use the brand, reach and reputation of Port Vale Football Club to improve the lives of our communities

our goals

our themes

To increase levels of sport and physical activity and participation in sport by providing a core offer of opportunities for children, young people and adults.

To increase the level of aspiration and attainment by developing the essential life skills of people across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Providing access to positive learning environments, training, and employment.

To reduce health inequalities by promoting a broader understanding of how to live a healthier, happier lifestyle, providing activities and support that foster improved life choices. To create opportunities for positive social change, by bringing people together and being at the heart of growing and diverse communities, providing a menu of needs led support to those who require it most.

sport & physical activity education & employment health & mental wellbeing community engagement

our pledge WE WILL – embed our values, behaviours, and core qualities in everything we do WE WILL – foster a philosophy of effective partnerships and collaborative working WE WILL – be agile, adaptable, and innovative in our approach at all times WE WILL – demonstrate the highest standards of governance and management WE WILL – evidence, evaluate and measure the impact across all our themes of work WE WILL – invest in our people, our communities, and the resources they have available WE WILL – create safe, inclusive and vibrant learning and playing environment, accessible for all

our values

passion collaboration integrity inclusion excellence pride

The PVFC Foundation Strategy is aligned with the following strategies and will support their delivery: • Stoke-on-Trent, Stronger Together Strategy 2020 – 2024 (and associated sector strategies) • Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Serious Violence Strategy 2020 – 2023 • Stoke-on-Trent, Early Help and Prevention Strategy 2020 – 2024 • Sport across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Strategy 2018 – 2021 • Staffordshire FA, Vision and Key Strategic Priorities • Sport England, Uniting the Movement 10 year vision • EFL Trust, Strategy 2019 – 2024, Stronger, Healthier and More Active Communities

welcome

“Port Vale FC is different and aspires to be so. We are far more than *just* a football club. This is something which we have demonstrated throughout the pandemic lockdowns and which resulted in us being named the EFL Community Club of the Year for the 2020/21 season – the pride of the 72. “The work of our Foundation staff and volunteers is a source of immense pride to everyone at Port Vale as they affect genuine, positive change in local communities. “We know from our work with families, children and young people, the isolated and the vulnerable that we face a number of challenges with regard to deprivation, health, education and opportunity here in North Staffordshire. “The Port Vale Foundation Trust’s work aims to help tackle these problems while promoting healthy lives and raising aspirations for all. “We Dare to Dream and ask others to join us.”

CAROL SHANAHAN OBE, CHAIR

Port Vale Football Club & Port Vale FC Foundation