The JD Foundation

The JD Foundation Young people achieving their unlimited potential

🟡Closing date: 17th April🟡HOW TO APPLYPlease submit an expression of interest to us at jdfoundation@jdplc.com with the s...
11/03/2026

🟡Closing date: 17th April🟡

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit an expression of interest to us at [email protected] with the subject ‘JD Foundation Charity Partnership Application - your charity name’. Please ensure this is the exact subject otherwise it may not get picked up by our system.

Please can this be a document that includes:
🟡 Who you are – please tell us in 100 words or fewer who your charity is and your mission and/or vision. Please include your charity number.
🟡What would you like to be funded from this partnership – a brief (500 words max.) of the project that would be funded during the length of our partnership. How you would like us to be involved (if at all!). We issue unrestricted funded as part of our partnerships where requested, to a maximum of 25% of the partnership agreement. We cannot fund capital or projects that have already been completed. We do not need a breakdown of finances at this stage.
🟡What duration of partnership would you be interested in – we have partnerships on 1, 2 or 3-year contracts currently
🟡Have you worked with us before? How did you find out about us? – Are you a current Charity Partner who wants to continue? A charity that has received funding through our Community Give Back Scheme? Or were you a previous charity partner? Please let us know how you found out about us if you haven’t worked with us previously.

FUNDING CRITERIA
🟡 Must be a registered charity in the UK.
🟡 JD Foundation cannot fund work that takes place outside of the UK.
🟡 Charitable work needs to be work that focuses on young people.
🟡 Maximum 25% of funding can be unrestricted.
🟡 Minimum amount that can be applied for is £25,000 per year. The maximum that can be applied for is £75,000 per year.
🟡 Maximum partnership yearly value cannot exceed more than 10% of charity total funding.
🟡 Minimum 3 years of annual reports available on Charity Commission website.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at JD Foundation! 🎄🎁As the year comes to a close, we’d love to say a h...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at JD Foundation! 🎄🎁

As the year comes to a close, we’d love to say a huge thank you for all your support in 2025. Each of you have helped us make a real difference in you people this year ⭐️

Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with love, kindness and plenty of good vibes! Here’s to even bigger things to come in 2026 🚀

This month offers a moment to reflect on the importance of creating spaces where every young person feels included, supp...
26/11/2025

This month offers a moment to reflect on the importance of creating spaces where every young person feels included, supported and empowered.
 
We’re proud to share the impact we’ve made across 2024/25 in helping to fund inclusive youth charities whose work includes supporting disabled and neurodivergent young people across the UK.
 
💛 £792,517 donated to inclusive youth charities
🌍 32,775 young people supported
👏 80 colleague-nominated donations
 
Together, we’re helping create communities where young people of all abilities can achieve their unlimited potential.
 

 Cheshire Oaks are back with a fresh look and to celebrate, they’ve chosen to support local charity, , through their til...
25/11/2025

Cheshire Oaks are back with a fresh look and to celebrate, they’ve chosen to support local charity, , through their till donations.
 
We spoke with Cheshire Oaks colleague, Fay, to discover the reasons behind the store’s nomination, 🗣️ ‘I suggested Alder Hey as it’s close to my heart, with them helping lots of people I know. It’s important to me as they saved my little sister’s life when she got ill at just 2 years old.’
 
Press YES to donate 20p at the till and help us give back 🫶
 

21/11/2025

Meet Zephy (12) and April (11), two youth members from EMPOWER Youth Zone’s HideOut Youth Zone SYZ, who joined our 10 Year Gala celebrations and lit up the stage in the most unforgettable way.

From backstage rehearsals to a full-room standing applause, their solo performances with Orchestra showed exactly what happens when young people are supported, believed in and given the space to thrive.

Thank you for bringing your passion, confidence and star-worthy talent. These are two performances we will never forget. 👏

Looking good & giving back 😎  Birmingham St Andrews are celebrating their store refresh by championing local youth chari...
19/11/2025

Looking good & giving back 😎
 
Birmingham St Andrews are celebrating their store refresh by championing local youth charity, .brum, through their till donations.
 
🗣️ ‘Free@last goes the extra mile in supporting young people around the local area. They offer a wealth of opportunities and guidance to ensure they gain the skills they need to succeed.’
 
Check out their new look and don’t forget to press YES to donate 20p at the till!
 

18/11/2025

Our 10 Year Anniversary Gala captured everything we stand for:
🫶 Community
🚀 Opportunity
💪 …And the unlimited potential of young people
 
Fuelled by love and support, together we celebrated a decade of impact and a future full of possibility.
 
Thank you to everyone for your passion, commitment and belief that continues to drive our mission forward. ☝️
 

Online bullying can be just as upsetting as bullying in person, and it’s never okay 🚫 This Anti-Bullying Week, we’ve pic...
10/11/2025

Online bullying can be just as upsetting as bullying in person, and it’s never okay 🚫
 
This Anti-Bullying Week, we’ve picked up some tips from to help you have a better time online. Check out their page to find more bullying support 🫶
 

We make a WINNING team 🤝   We’re so proud to announce that together with WhysUp, we’ve won the ‘Organisation Making A Di...
07/11/2025

We make a WINNING team 🤝
 
We’re so proud to announce that together with WhysUp, we’ve won the ‘Organisation Making A Difference In The Community’ category at the 2025!
 
Since launching our partnership in 2024, WhysUp have reached thousands of young people across Greater Manchester through the delivery of their Mental Health and Resilience Programme. Using lived experience education, they inspire to open challenging conversations, tackle stigma and equip young people with the tools to support their wellbeing.
 
A huge thank you to everyone who supports us. Your cheering helps us continue our mission to empower and uplift young people across the UK. 👏
 

4 events£4565 raised…and a whole lot of mud, sweat & cheers! From Scotland to London, we’ve seen 29 brave JD Group colle...
05/11/2025

4 events
£4565 raised
…and a whole lot of mud, sweat & cheers!
 
From Scotland to London, we’ve seen 29 brave JD Group colleagues tackle 2025. A huge thank you to everyone who laced up, faced fears and fundraised for JD Foundation. 👏
 
Here’s to teamwork, resillience and giving back. We’ll see you in the mud next year!
 

Eyes down for a full house of fundraising! 🍒 👀 To round up Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, the colleagues over at Ki...
31/10/2025

Eyes down for a full house of fundraising! 🍒 👀
 
To round up Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, the colleagues over at Kingsway Distribution Centre went BIG with their annual bingo and raised an incredible £959 for
 
Check out some of our fave highlights from the event! Huge thank you to everyone who joined in 👏
 

30/10/2025

Back in July, JD Sports Middlebrook chose to support Derian House as part of their reopening celebrations ☝️

During our recent visit, we spoke with colleague Luke about what Derian House means to him, his family and his community. We also chatted with Ellie from Derian House and discovered how the store’s donation will make a real difference to children, families and communities across the North West.

Together, we’re giving back to your community 🫶

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the JD Foundation is to support charities working with disadvantaged young people throughout the UK.

The JD Foundation is a registered charity founded by JD Sports Fashion PLC in October 2015, 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of carrier bags (after VAT) are transferred from JD Sports Fashion PLC to the JD Foundation.