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Port Vale Foundation

Impact Report 2024/25

Port Vale Foundation is the official charity of Port Vale FC, delivering over 35 community programmes in Burslem and across Stoke-on-Trent. Their 2024/25 impact report — the second year of Evid Impact longitudinal measurement — covers 5,927 participants, strong personal wellbeing outcomes above national averages, and a remarkably broad programme portfolio from baby bank to dementia choir. October 2025 saw the launch of their new One Vale strategy for 2025–2028.

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Premier League Kicks; PL Kicks Girls Football; PL Kicks Youth Club; Every Girl Counts; Walking Football; Ladies Netball; Pan Disability; Community Lounge; Memory Lane; Time for Tea; Golden Valiants; Dementia Choir; Baby Bank; Baby Massage; Family Hub; Football & Education; Alternative Provision; Valiant Voice; USW Degree programme; Skills Centre; Walking Cricket; Community Meals; Kenya outreach Custom geography from upload: Burslem / Stoke-on-Trent

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 5,927 participants engaged in 2024/25; 65% of adult participants classed as active — 1.5% above national average; 91% felt activity was positive or very positive for physical wellbeing; 3 in 4 participants made a positive change to their life through PVF
Key Metric 2 88% felt activity positive or very positive for mental wellbeing; happiness scores 4.3% above national average; anxiety levels 6.3% below national average for adults; 89% agreed people from different backgrounds get on well in their local area — 23% above national average
Key Metric 3 98% of parents felt child's activity was positive or very positive for mental wellbeing (up 10% on prior year); 98% positive for personal development (up 9.2%); 95% positive for sense of community (up 14%); 97% believed activity was useful or beneficial

Key Outcomes

  • Callum's case study: from introverted 13-year-old participant in 2021, through PL Kicks, mentoring, volunteering (200+ hours/year), to Education Development Squad combining football and Stoke-on-Trent College — on track for A-level equivalent results
  • 92% of supporters had a very/fairly strong sense of belonging — 37% above national average; 98% of supporters felt being a Port Vale fan was positive for their sense of community; One Vale strategy 2025–2028 launched October 2025 with extensive community co-design
  • Second year of Evid Impact longitudinal measurement; personal development scores 6.6% higher than 2023/24; resilience 2.8% above national average for adults and 7.8% above for juniors; sense of community 5.5% higher for participants in programmes 1+ years

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