Walsall FC Foundation are delighted to launch their latest Annual Report, showcasing the charity’s impact in the community during 2024.
The club’s official charity celebrated their 35th anniversary during the 2024/25 season, with the report detailing a number of their successes during the last calendar year.
Walsall FC Foundation deliver over 30 community projects, making a positive difference to the lives of thousands across Walsall and beyond – all with the aim of changing lives through football.
As well as highlighting the charity’s programmes across four key areas of education, engagement, sport and health, the report also shines a light on the Foundation’s social value.
Through the EFL research project, ‘Measuring the Impact of EFL Clubs in the Community’, Walsall FC and Walsall FC Foundation were found to have generated a total of £12,995,607 of social value across the full range of programmes – making a big impact across Walsall.
Walsall FC Foundation would also like to thank Newton Fallowell (Goodchilds) Walsall, the report’s official print partners, for their continued support.
Foundation Director, Adam Davy, said: “Every year we are really proud to share our Annual Report with the public, and 2024 was another fantastic year for Walsall FC Foundation.
“The report is a reflection of the last 12 months, but also a chance to digest how far we have come over 35 years.
“We engaged with more people than ever across 2024, with the highest number of families attending our School Partners Game (1888 people) and our employment project, Back On Your Feet, drawing national acclaim.
“I hope everyone enjoys reading about the impact we have been able to deliver. The stories really do warm the heart and make everyone aware of the important role football clubs have in their community.”
Chair of Trustees for Walsall FC Foundation, Graham Whittaker, added: “I am delighted that the Foundation has not only met but surpassed the ambitious targets we set for the year, thanks to the outstanding efforts of Adam and the dedicated team.
“A special thanks must also go to our partners, whose support has been integral to our continued achievements.”
You can read the digital 2024 Annual Report in it’s entirety here – https://walsallfcfoundation.com/WalsallFC/WalsallFC_Foundation_AnnualReport_2024.html
