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The Chelsea Players’ Trust sits within the heart of the Chelsea Foundation, providing a lifelong network of care and support for our former players. Designed to ensure those who helped shape the club are never forgotten, the Trust offers tailored support to past players at every stage of life - from young academy graduates to retired professionals- responding to the challenges they may face both on and off the pitch. 

By strengthening connections, offering practical assistance, and honouring the contribution of Chelsea’s footballing community, the Players’ Trust plays a vital role in repaying a debt of gratitude to those who have given so much to the club.

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Chelsea Foundation is fully committed to our history and helps raise money for former players as well as supporting the welfare of those who made the club what it is today.

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When John needed the club’s support in his retirement, he turned to the Chelsea Players’ Trust for help.

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Chelsea Players' Trust Trustees

Chairman, Chelsea Foundation

Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE

    • Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE took up the role as chair of the Chelsea Foundation in 2023.

    • Lord Finkelstein is former executive editor and now a leading columnist for The Times newspaper and has been a Chelsea fan for over 50 years.  

    • The former adviser to Prime Minister John Major was awarded an OBE in 1997 and made a member of the House of Lords in 2013

    • He also serves on the board of Chelsea Football Club.

Trustee, Chelsea Players' Trust

Dr Julian Redhead

    • A leading expert in sport and exercise medicine, Professor Julian is Chelsea FC’s club doctor and Trust-level chief executive for Imperial College London.

Trustee, Chelsea Players' Trust

Neil Bath

    • Chelsea FC’s former Director of Football Development and Operations who served the club for over 30 years transforming our youth set-up to become the most successful academy in English football.

Trustee, Chelsea Players' Trust

Richard King

    • Former Chairman of Chelsea Pitch Owners from 2003 to 2011, Richard is a lifelong Chelsea fan who played an integral role in working with our former players across various Club, CPO and Chelsea Players’ Trust events.