Norwich Community Sports Foundation Community Partner
A trio of triumphant fundraising events this summer
Building partnerships within the community is one of our core values – from supplying the local business community with signs and graphics, to supporting local charities and initiatives – we love to work and live in this thriving, exciting community-focused region.
One such initiative we are proud to be associated with is Norwich City Football Club’s charity, the Community Sports Foundation (CSF), having become one of its Official Community Partners in December 2023. As part of our commitment to this fantastic charity, we have pledged to raise awareness, vital funds and support for the Foundation which, through the power of sport, helps individuals in our community to overcome barriers, achieve their goals, and thrive.
CIM’s summer of sporting events involved a Charity Football Tournament,
hosted in association with Norwich’s Community Sports Foundation.
A summer of sport
With the Foundation’s sporting theme in mind, the team here at CIM took part in a calendar of three sporting events to raise funds and make a difference to this fantastic cause.
Football Fever
With the Euro 2024 Championships kicking off in July, we decided to host our very own football tournament. The charity event, in partnership with the Community Sports Foundation, was held in July on the impressive 3G pitch at The Nest, Norwich and brought together 15 teams from local businesses. Over the course of the afternoon the tournament featured competitive 12-minute matches followed by knockout rounds, as well as a raffle with exclusive signed football shirts up for grabs.
120 players in 15 teams from local businesses volunteered their time and energy to join us for an afternoon of football and fundraising.
The tournament raised a staggering £3,350 for the Community Sports Foundation. Mark Baker, our Managing Director was thrilled with the attendance, saying “We can’t thank everyone enough for joining us. It’s been a great atmosphere and all the players have given it their all! We’ve managed to raise a great amount for the charity, a cause close to our hearts here at CIM and we can’t wait to invite everyone back in the future.”
Glorious Golf
The second event in our sporting season of fundraising was a Charity Golf Day held at the beautiful Dunston Hall, where 12 teams joined us for a sunny 18-hole and 6179 yards of glorious golf. With putting challenges, snacks and drinks courtesy of the ‘Beverage Buggy’ and a talk from Martha, the Foundation’s Relationship Manager. The eventful day continued into the evening with dinner and an auction of fantastic prizes.
Our Charity Golf Day was held at Dunston Hall to raise vital funds for the fantastic work carried out by Norwich’s Community Sports Foundation.
Run Norwich 24
What better way to round off our sensational sporty summer, than taking part in one of Norwich’s favourite community sporting events – which happens to be organised by the Community Sports Foundation – Run Norwich. This 10K race, which takes runners through our fine City, took place on Sunday 8th September, when participants pounded the streets and take in the local landmarks all in the name of charity and fundraising.
Alongside more than 8,000 runners, our runners donned their trainers in aid of the Community Sports Foundation. The atmosphere on the day was incredible – thankfully the sun was shining, and the rain stayed away!
A massive thank you!
We would like to thank everyone who made our fundraising efforts possible during our summer of sporting events – to those who were part of the sports teams; those who sponsored a golf hole; supported the events with donations; those who purchased raffle tickets; bid in the auctions; and who donated and supported us – we are grateful to each and every one of you.
Every penny we’ve raised for the Community Sports Foundation will go back to those in our community who need it most. To donate or to take part in future fundraising activities, follow us on LinkedIn to be the first to hear about our events!