Why do we support The Change Foundation?

The Change Foundation is an award-winning charity that uses sport to change the lives of marginalised young people.

They deliver targeted long-term interventions for the most vulnerable young people through Coach Mentors with lived experience, providing regular sport, personalised mentoring and work-related opportunities.

Guided by young people, The Change Foundation delivers sports programmes that focus on social issues affecting young people today.

They exist to help young people find solutions to deal with social issues through the power of sport.

  • Deliver targeted sport for social change programmes for the most vulnerable young people through Coach Mentors with lived experience.

    Deliver.

    Deliver targeted sport for social change programmes for the most vulnerable young people through Coach Mentors with lived experience.

  • Design programmes with young people, using creative methodologies and testing ideas by delivering 6–12-month pilot programmes.

    Innovate.

    Design programmes with young people, using creative methodologies and testing ideas by delivering 6–12-month pilot programmes.

  • Work with charities, employers and corporate organisations and create bespoke solutions to extend the power and reach of programmes for maximum social impact.

    Inspire.

    Work with charities, employers and corporate organisations and create bespoke solutions to extend the power and reach of programmes for maximum social impact.

The Change Foundation President​ Phil Tuffnell

The Change Foundation President​

Phil ‘Tuffers’ Tufnell

"Each year I am inspired by the commitment of the ever evolving Change Foundation team. They are daring in their ability to challenge themselves to reach the hardest to reach, they thrive on innovation driven by our young people and most of all they show excitement in everything they do, bringing with them limitless opportunities. Whether you are a funder, partner, friend or young person, The Change Foundation have the wealth of experience to help you tackle social issues and break down barriers. I’m excited about what new innovations the charity will create next and immensely proud of the charities life changing work, thank you for continuing to support us."