Where pride in our club
becomes impact
in our community
Who we are
Chelsea Foundation is the official independent charity of Chelsea Football Club. Founded in 2010, Chelsea Foundation builds on the club’s history and positive impact in our community.
We believe in the power of our club, our fans and our partners to bring people together, create
healthier lives and shape brighter futures.
key strategic themes
Wellbeing
Chelsea Foundation will support our local communities to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Community
Community is at the heart of everything we do. Chelsea Foundation’s provision will seek to build trust, inclusion and cohesion within our communities.
Futures
Chelsea Foundation will continue to add value to its local communities by investing in the education and development of young people’s futures.
Our Local Communities
Chelsea Foundation takes a hyper-local approach focusing on key challenges and areas of need around our footprints. These are some of the local challenges we face.
Stamford Bridge
Hammersmith & Fulham has the highest suicide rate in London.
In Kensington & Chelsea, life expectancy can decrease by up to 19 years when travelling from the south to the north of the borough.
These figures indicate significant health and social inequalities within neighbouring communities.
Chelsea Foundation delivers its programmes with a hands-on, people-first approach, working directly within communities across its three core pillars.
This joined-up approach allows us to build meaningful relationships, respond to real needs, and create lasting, positive change in the lives of those we support.
Alongside direct programme delivery, Chelsea Foundation supports charities working at the heart of our communities through grants and partnerships.
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Case Studies
In 2025 we supported over 8,000 unique participants across South-West London and Surrey. These case studies highlight the impact of that work on individuals and the positive outcomes achieved.
Fundraising
Raising vital funds is crucial in enabling Chelsea Foundation to deliver impactful work in its local communities. During the 2024/25 season, money raised supported life-changing activities for participants across South-West London and Surrey, enabling us to deliver 125,000 engagements at more than 100 venues.
Chelsea Players' Trust is dedicated to supporting the welfare of the players who made the club what it is today.
Honoring Our Legacy
The Chelsea Players’ Trust is dedicated to preserving our club’s proud history by supporting those who built it — our former players.
Caring for Our Own
We provide medical, wellbeing, and welfare assistance to ex-players — from academy graduates to former men’s and women’s professionals.
Giving Back Together
Through fundraising and community efforts, we help ensure every former player receives the care and recognition they deserve.
Some of the biggest names in Blues history will be back on the pitch with Chelsea Legends to take on old foes Liverpool once again.
