Football foundation project

Investing In The Future Of Football

WORKING WITH THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION

The Football Foundation is the UK’s largest sports charity and plays a vital role in improving grassroots football facilities across the country.

Norton Athletic FC intends to work closely with the Football Foundation to secure funding for future development projects at The Highfield.

OUR DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

Projects under consideration include:

Phase 1

Community Clubhouse

Phase 2

Floodlights for the Main Pitch

Tarmac Car Park Improvements

Phase 3

Floodlit 3G 11v11 Community Football Facility

WHY INVEST IN THE HIGHFIELD?

Norton Athletic FC has demonstrated significant growth in recent years.

Achievements include:

  • Norfolk Junior Cup Winners 2025

  • Anglian Combination Division Two Champions 2025

  • Six Promotions in Seven Seasons

  • Anglian Combination Premier Division

These achievements demonstrate the ambition and commitment that exists throughout the Club.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS

Football Foundation investment would help deliver:

  • Increased participation
    • Improved facilities
    • Greater accessibility
    • Additional training capacity
    • Community engagement
    • Volunteer development

The impact extends far beyond football alone.

SUSTAINABILITY

All projects are being designed around long-term sustainability.

The Club’s strategy combines:

  • Sponsorship

  • Membership income

  • Facility hire

  • Donations

  • Grant funding

This reduces reliance on any single source of income and helps secure the future of the Club.

OUR COMMITMENT

Norton Athletic FC is committed to developing facilities that provide lasting benefits to both football and the wider community.

Together we can create a lasting legacy at The Highfield.

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