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Read up on all the latest news and updates from Newcastle United Foundation and our work in a community near you.

Donate to Newcastle United Foundation

Your donations allow Newcastle United Foundation to make a real difference to the lives of local children, young people and families. Every year we work with over 69,000 people across a number of sports, health, education and youth projects.

What's on?

Newcastle United Foundation provides dozens of opportunities for our community to enjoy, every week, for free, in your area. Find a session that suits you and your goals.

Visit NUCASTLE

NUCASTLE, powered by Newcastle Building Society, is our world-class community hub located five minutes' walk from St. James' Park. Find the activity, class, league, or space for you to feel inspired and motivated to achieve your potential

69,849

People have been supported by the Foundation in the last year

100%

of disability football participants have improved their physical wellbeing

1,005

free Premier League Kicks football sessions for children and teenagers delivered last year

About the Foundation

Newcastle United Foundation is an independent registered charity (Registered Charity Number: 1124896) using the power of football to connect, motivate and inspire people in our region. Through community, education, health and wellbeing, and sports programmes delivered across Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside and Gateshead, we strive to improve physical and mental health, boost learning and career prospects and provide life-changing opportunities for everyone – no matter their goals in life.

Visit NUCASTLE

NUCASTLE, powered by Newcastle Building Society, is our world-class community hub located just five minutes’ walk from St. James’ Park. NUCASTLE offers unique opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy sports, leisure, wellbeing and personal development activities in our state-of-the-art centre.

What's on

Newcastle United Foundation provides opportunities for you to enjoy every week, for free, in your area. Find a session that suits you and your goals.

What we do

Newcastle United Foundation provides meaningful opportunities to improve the lives of thousands of children, teenagers, adults, families, and older generations.

Through our education, sport, personal development, and wellbeing programmes, we help everyone to be more active, learn new skills and feel happier and healthier.

Latest news

Read up on all the latest news and updates from Newcastle United Foundation and our work in a community near you.

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Anthony Elanga meets the region’s youngest aspiring journalists through Junior Reporters programme

Anthony Elanga delivered an unforgettable surprise for some of the region’s youngest aspiring sports reporters, who recently landed their first exclusive interview at St. James’ Park.

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Monday, 11th May 2026

Newcastle United, Foundation and city council launch initiative to tackle mental health issues

Newcastle United, Newcastle United Foundation and Newcastle City Council are turning the city’s passion for football into a lifeline for residents by launching ‘One of Our Own’ – a new initiative encouraging people to speak openly about their mental health.

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Thursday, 30th April 2026

Emily Murphy named Newcastle United Women’s PFA Community Champion 2025/26

Newcastle United Women’s Emily Murphy has earned the Professional Footballers’ Association Community Champion award 2025/26, celebrating her charitable work off the pitch.

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