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Cardiff City FC Community Foundation

2025-26 Impact Report

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation is the official charity of Cardiff City FC, using the power of football to improve health, learning and community life across South Wales. Its 2025-26 Impact Report looks back on the Foundation's biggest season yet, with more than 17,700 people taking part across seven local authorities.

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The Foundation works with children, young people, families and veterans across South Wales, using football as a way into better health, learning and stronger communities. Young people take part in Premier League Kicks, including free Inclusive Kicks disability football sessions, and the 1927 Club has grown with support from the Premier League Foundation and the PFA. In partnership with The BUSY Group, the Foundation offers alternative secondary education, alongside primary school and after-school provision. Walking Football and a dedicated Veterans Hub help older supporters stay active and connected.

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 More than 17,700 participants were engaged across seven local authorities in South Wales during the 2025-26 season, described by the Foundation as its biggest year of impact yet.
Key Metric 2 The Foundation's work has generated more than £66 million in social value across the last two seasons.
Key Metric 3 In 2024/25 alone the Foundation generated £32.9 million in social value (compared with £33.4 million in 2023/24), equal to £19 of social value for every £1 invested, according to an independent analysis by Substance.

Key Outcomes

  • In the independent 2024/25 social value analysis, 93% of participants reported an improved sense of community belonging.
  • 90% of participants reported improved mental, emotional or physical wellbeing, and 90% reported stronger peer relationships (2024/25 analysis).
  • 90% showed better attitudes to learning and transferable skills, and 88% gained a better understanding of the benefits of an active lifestyle (2024/25 analysis).

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Wales

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