Strengthening community bonds with the Community Foundation
Through collaborative efforts, Cardiff City FC and its Community Foundation are committed to achieving meaningful experiences that positively impact the lives of individuals across South Wales.
Football clubs can inspire hope, passion and a sense of belonging. Working together, the Club and our communities can achieve great things.
Introducing the Community Foundation’s 2024/25 First Team Player Ambassadors
The official charity of Cardiff City FC are thrilled to welcome back Bluebirds captain Joe Ralls for his third year, along with Callum O'Dowda, who returns for his second year as an ambassador.
Additionally, we are excited to introduce Alex Robertson as a new addition to our Ambassador lineup. All three players are dedicated to supporting the Community Foundation’s life-changing work.
These newly appointed ambassadors will harness their influence and skills to elevate the visibility of the Community Foundation's projects and programmes, which change lives and transform communities across South Wales.
Cardiff City FC Community Foundation’s work currently delivers an estimated £11 million in social impact value through health interventions, educational programmes, and targeted community work.
Find ways to support them here.
Chris Willock and Jamilu Collins visits Premier League Inspires programme in Barry
Cardiff City FC Community Foundation brought along Chris Willock and Jamilu Collins to Whitmore High School, where they connected with their #PLInspires learners in a Q&A about role models and inspirations.
This was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with the pros and engage in discussions around the #NoRoomForRacism workshop.
Premier League Inspires is a personal development programme, developed by the Premier League and professional football clubs, and supported by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). More than 29,000 young people have benefitted from their involvement in Premier League Inspires to date.
The Foundation are on a mission to make education and skills development accessible to all, while having some fun with football along the way, supporting children and young people as they navigate education and early adulthood.
Learn more about their education projects here.
A day at Cardiff City FC Academy with the Veterans Hub
Members of Cardiff City FC Community Foundations Armed Forces Veterans Hub, a social isolation project that supports Armed Forces Veterans who are at high risk of social isolation and loneliness, enjoyed a hearty lunch, a tour and a chance to connect with scholars from the Cardiff City FC Academy.
The project uses the power of Cardiff City FC to connect and support veterans around Cardiff to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Wales has one of the largest proportions of veterans in the UK with 7% of all veterans currently living here. Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan has a veterans' population of around 27,320 and 8% suffer from mental health issues including depression and anxiety.
These visits are more than just a tour – they’re a brilliant example of inter-generational work, where the younger generation connects with the veterans, sharing stories, improving life skills & building cohesion.
Learn more about the Veterans Hub here.