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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.

Wednesday, 28th January 2026

Malick Thiaw and Yoane Wissa join refugee footballers at Newcastle United Foundation

Newcastle United Foundation welcomed Newcastle United’s Malick Thiaw and Yoane Wissa to a special football session supporting refugees and people seeking asylum across the North East.

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Saturday, 24th January 2026

Kieran Trippier joins PE lesson with Premier League Primary Stars

Kieran Trippier became the star student at a PE lesson led by Newcastle United Foundation in Newcastle’s East End.

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Wednesday, 21st January 2026

Give your boots a second life - and help North East children play

Got yourself a new pair of boots? Don’t let your old ones gather dust - donate them and help a young Geordie follow their footballing dreams.

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We'd love to hear from you

Our team are here to help. Make a general enquiry about the Foundation or one of our programmes, share your feedback or make a complaint.