The EFL has today launched ‘Together – Supporting Communities’, an initiative to support the communities and fans of the 72 league clubs during the cost of living crisis.
The scheme will see EFL Clubs provide community services and matchday offers to help people in challenging economic times and will contribute towards the Government’s ‘Help for Households’ initiative.
In rapid response, EFL Clubs and their respective Club Community Organisations (CCOs) have already rolled out a variety of support to those hit the hardest, with foodbanks, clothing donations and even ‘heat hubs’ for members of disadvantaged communities in England and Wales.
See all of the initiatives offered by clubs, including by Norwich City and the Community Sports Foundation, HERE.
Norwich City Community Sports Foundation programmes
The Community Sports Foundation offers free and low-cost initiatives, which are open to everyone. These include:
- Ahead of the Game: A youth club programme for young people aged 13 to 17. Taking place in The Nest’s engage space, attendees will enjoy a host of fun activities, with a side benefit of supporting their mental wellbeing - Free. Read more here
- Pan-Disability and Specific Disability Groups: The Foundation’s Disability Mini Kickers and Soccer Skill Centres are designed to improve sporting and social skills as well as self-esteem and confidence. The inclusive sessions are delivered on a weekly basis and are themed around all aspects of football - £1 per session. Read more here
- Realising Potential: Get active and develop personal skills with the Foundation’s Realising Potential programme, based at both The Nest and Carrow Park in Norwich. Aimed at children and adults with either physical or learning disabilities – Free. Read more here
- Duncan’s Club: A new support programme for people with dementia, is a 90-minute session every Thursday morning at The Nest, in Horsford. It is the only weekly session of its kind for people in Norfolk with dementia – Free. Read more here
- Extra Time: Engages men and women aged 55-plus in weekly physical and social sessions, offering a wide range of sports and the opportunity to discuss key topics and hear from guest speakers. One morning every week, attendees enjoy an hour of physical activity, followed by a social hour. Participants are welcome to attend the social hour only - £3.50 a session, first one free. Read more here
- Run for Me: A community running group, which has an added focus on supporting its participants’ mental health and wellbeing. The group meets once a week for a 60-minute running session led by qualified running coaches, followed by a 30-minute social session – Free. Read more here.
- Team Talk – Free weekly football sessions, with an emphasis on improving mental wellbeing - Free. Read more here
- Premier League Kicks: Targets young people (ages 8 to 18) who have previously proven difficult to reach and helps guide them towards a range of sporting activities - Free. Read more here
Half-price membership
Half-price memberships now available for new sign-ups until Sunday, December 4. Read more here
Season ticket holder offers
Members Week, commencing on Monday, November 28, with seven days of prizes to be won. This includes dinner for four with a club ambassador at Delia’s Restaurant and Bar as well as the captain's mascot experience for the first game of the 2023/24 season. All members, including those who purchased from the start of the season, will be able to enter all seven competitions across our 'MembersWeek'.