The New Saints FC Foundation is a charitable organisation that aims to engage with the local community to provide positive, sustainable football, sports and educational activities for young people. The Foundation’s involvement extends across many areas including education, health, social inclusion and equality, underlining our commitment to make a positive difference in Oswestry and the local area. The New Saints FC Foundation is also committed to raising the profile and awareness of The New Saints Football Club’s work in the local community and the participation of players and coaches to support a wide range of activities. As a club, The New Saints proactively supports local projects and encourages greater support from stakeholders within Oswestry and the local community. Foundation Objectives:
1) To create activity programmes that meet the strategic principles of The New Saints Football Club and support local and national Government policies.
2) To increase opportunities for young people to participate in football, sport and educational projects through effective partnerships with the public, private and voluntary sectors.
3) To deliver football and sports participation programmes as well as education, health, social inclusion and equality projects.
4) To provide diversionary activities ensuring that all in the community have the opportunity to participate, adding enrichment to their lives regardless of gender, disability, age or social-economic factors.
5) To provide comprehensive disability projects that increase the self-esteem, health, personal and social skills of all participants.
6) To provide an effective volunteer, training and development programme to increase the quality and quantity of coaches and volunteers.
7) To increase access opportunities to quality facilities at The Venue at Park Hall.
8) To generate positive publicity for The New Saints Football Club and its associated partners.
9) To create a lifelong association with The New Saints Football Club to increase the next generation of fans and encourage all sections of the community to its fan base.
10) To support The New Saints Football Club’s Corporate Social Responsibility agenda.
11) To secure the necessary funding, delivery contracts and sponsorship to deliver effective and meaningful programmes.
12) To maintain high levels of management and administration of the Foundation through effective planning, communication, customer care and promotion of opportunities. Funding
As a Charitable Foundation we are reliant on receiving external funding from partners to achieve our activities and objectives. We are always looking for further funding and if you would like to assist in becoming involved in one of our programmes or a new project please contact us at [email protected]. Services and Sessions
Schools coaching
After school clubs
In curriculum coaching (PPA)
Partner Schools Scheme
Mini Saints coaching (5 to 8 years)
Development Centre coaching (8 to 12 years)
Wildcats Junior Girls Football
Huddle Junior Girls Football
Holiday Activity (5 to 12 years)
Tournaments & Festivals
Our Community Club Scheme includes:
Match day events and activities
Girls football
Multi-sport days
Our Education Project-based work includes:
Anti-Bullying
Anti-Racism
No Smoking
Healthy Eating & Healthy lifestyles
Numeracy and Literacy
Social Inclusion
Disability Programme
