Port Vale FC Foundation

Registered Charity Number: 1161401  | Company Number: 09408894

Our full charity details can be found online at The Charity Commission 

Port Vale Foundation uses the power of Port Vale Football Club to improve lives and communities.

We work across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire supporting people in a range of different ways. We have five core areas that we support which are:

• Children and Families
• Schools 
• Health and Wellbeing
• Education and Learning
• Community Engagement and Inclusion

We believe that by using the power of the club, we can help people to enhance their lives and the communities in which they live through a range of interventions. 

We are an award winning charity, recognised both locally and nationally for the impact we have here in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. In 2021 we were awarded EFL Community Club of the Year and in 2024 we were awarded EFL League 1 Project of the Year for our Community Cupboard and Lounge. 

We support people from many walks of life and enable to them realise their own potential and achieve their own personal goals. In 2023/24 season, we supported 5,000 people with meaningful impact and made a considerable difference to their lives. 

Port Vale Foundation are self funded and self-sufficient, we rely on grants and donations to make our work happen. We work with over 100 different partner agencies from the public, private and voluntary sector.  We operate an independent Board of Trustees who are the guardians of the charity and ensure we retain our independence as a charity but we do include three members of the club board as part of the Board of Trustees. (link back to the who’s who page)

Port Vale Foundation Strategic Aims:

• To increase levels of sport and physical activity and participation in sport by providing a core offer of opportunities for children, young people and adults.

• To support families and new parents in the first 1,000 days of a new child’s life, supporting growth, development and security to give them the best start possible. 

• To increase the level of aspiration and attainment by developing the essential life skills of people across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Providing access to positive learning environments, training, and employment.

• To reduce health inequalities by promoting a broader understanding of how to live a healthier, happier lifestyle, providing activities and support that foster improved life choices.

• To create opportunities for positive social change, by bringing people together and being at the heart of growing and diverse communities, providing a menu of needs led support to those who require it most.​

There are many ways you can raise money for Port Vale Foundation, including taking part in events, fun runs or doing your own thing completely! 100% of the money raised will go into supporting our programmes and helping people across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

Donate to the Port Vale Foundation HERE

Charity Requests

We receive a high number of charity requests, unfortunately we aren’t able to fulfil all requests, but we ask you to complete this short form about your request. 

Please provide as much information as possible to allow us to provide the best option. Please note charity requests are reviewed on a monthly basis, so please ensure you allow enough time before your event.