Newcastle United Foundation
The Newcastle United Foundation (registered charity number 1124896) is an independent charity leveraging the influence of football to deliver community-focused programmes across Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, North Tyneside, and Gateshead. Established to improve physical and mental health, education, employability, and social cohesion, the organisation works with over 69,000 individuals annually through sports, health, and personal development initiatives[1][4].

Programmes and Activities
The Foundation operates across four pillars: community engagement, education, health and wellbeing, and sport. Its flagship projects include:

• Premier League Kicks: Free football sessions for 8–18-year-olds, delivering over 4,000 sessions annually[1][5].
• Disability Football: Tailored coaching for participants with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, including Down syndrome and visual impairment programmes[5].
• NUCASTLE: A community hub offering multi-sport sessions, educational workshops, and health initiatives near St. James’ Park[1][5].
  Additional services include holiday camps, employability training, and mental health support, often provided at minimal or no cost[1][2][5].

Funding and Expenditure
For the financial year ending July 2023, the Foundation reported a total income of £6.38 million, including £1.06 million from donations and £4.96 million from charitable activities. Expenditure stood at £6.24 million, with £6 million allocated directly to charitable programmes[4]. Approximately £664,161 of its funding derived from government grants[4].

Impact
The Foundation reports measurable improvements in participants’ physical health, mental resilience, and employability. For example, a significant proportion of disability football participants show enhanced physical wellbeing[1]. Its community-centric model emphasizes accessibility, with many activities free of charge and delivered in partnership with local institutions[1][2].

[1] https://www.nufoundation.org.uk [2] https://www.nufoundation.org.uk/what-we-do [3] https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/category/newcastle-united-foundation [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4039429 [5] https://www.newcastlesupportdirectory.org.uk/nucastle-newcastle-united-foundation