Question 1

What is Celtic FC Foundation?

Accepted Answer

Celtic FC Foundation upholds and promotes the charitable principles and heritage of Celtic Football Club. In doing so, Celtic FC Foundation delivers change and purpose to the Celtic Family and beyond. The social principles, key priorities, aims and objectives of Celtic Charity Fund (established in 1995) and the Celtic Foundation (established in 2006) were so clearly aligned, it was agreed that the natural progression was for both units to become a new, stronger Scottish Charity with a wider role and greater reach. This new entity, Celtic FC Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland (number SC024648) with its registered office at Celtic Park, Glasgow, G40 3RE.

Question 2

What is Celtic FC Foundation’s Mission/Purpose?

Accepted Answer

Our key priority areas are to: i) Improve Health ii) Promote Equality iii) Encourage Learning iv) Tackle Poverty

Question 3

What are Celtic FC Foundation’s Priority Issues?

Accepted Answer

Health - Ensuring people lead active and healthy lives and eat nutritious food whether they are at school, work or home is a priority to us. Alleviating alcohol/drug abuse, making life easier for those who suffer mental health issues and working with the community through health professionals to mitigate instances of obesity are particular focus areas for us. Equality - We ensure that all members of society, irrespective of race, creed or colour, are given equal chance, in line with the club’s own values. The club is open to all and we actively campaign to promote social inclusion and to end discrimination on grounds of race and religious belief. Learning -Education is a key factor in enabling our society to move forward and integrate into an ever-evolving culture. Our ability to deliver education to those in need can range from; Celtic Learning Centre sessions, assisted learning, scholarships, providing musical instruments, digital learning, adult learning and life management. These provisions are not exhaustive and allow us to continue to help build a confident and self-sufficient community. Poverty - A blight on society and we believe that by tackling the symptoms of poverty collectively, people’s lives will continue to improve.  Homelessness is an affect of poverty, however, the causes of poverty are wide and varied. We work in partnership with others and offer our services on employability, managing money, tackling addiction, re-engaging offenders and creating opportunity through education and training.

Question 4

Who does Celtic FC Foundation help?

Accepted Answer

We are an organisation here for all, regardless of gender, age, religion, race, or ability. Our priority is to provide assistance to those who face daily challenges within our key priority areas. In addition we offer support in the form of delivery and/or partnership to external charities and other organisations who offer value in the community and whose principles fit within these key priority areas.

Question 5

What type of project delivery is Celtic FC Foundation involved in?

Accepted Answer

We have a strong track record of delivering successful community based projects that support health and wellbeing (Health), employability (Poverty), inclusion (Equality), education and diversionary activities (Learning). We work with all age groups from young children through to older people and currently deliver projects locally, nationally and internationally. We work with a variety of partners to deliver our projects. If you are interested in more information on our projects please contact; cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk

Question 6

Where does Celtic FC Foundation work?

Accepted Answer

Our priority focus will support areas based on the need surrounding our home within the city of Glasgow in the first instance.Thereafter, our main geographical areas of support, in order of priority are: The North and East of Glasgow, Greater Glasgow, Inverclyde and North Lanarkshire, Scotland, Ireland and the rest of the UK, Rest of the World, with an emphasis on Asia and Africa. However, each project will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and we will always focus our attention where our efforts are best served, primarily supporting the geographical areas listed above.

Question 7

How much has been raised by the Celtic FC Foundation to date?

Accepted Answer

Since inception we have raised in excess of £19.5m.

Question 8

How is the money raised by Celtic FC Foundation?

Accepted Answer

We raise money in a variety of ways.We receive generous donations on a regular and one-off basis from a host of supporters and operate a number of fundraising events and activities throughout the year. These can include, but are not limited to; charity football matches, our Annual Sporting Dinner, match day bucket collections, our Annual Christmas Appeal, the Ben Nevis Huddle, the Celtic Skydive and an overseas’ volunteer trip. A calendar of events can be found here www.celticfcfoundation.com. In addition to fundraising, we also raise money by applying to a variety of grant making trusts and funders who support our project delivery.

Question 9

Does the Football Club make money out of Celtic FC Foundation events or projects?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. We are a registered charity in our own right (SC024648) and the proceeds of all monies raised and awarded support our charitable activities. Celtic Football Club generously support the efforts of Celtic FC Foundation financially and in kind.

Question 10

How can I get involved with the Celtic FC Foundation?

Accepted Answer

There are various ways you can support Celtic FC Foundation; from signing up to a regular monthly contribution to getting involved in a fundraising events. For full details, please email cfcfoundation@celticfc.co.uk. If you would like to get involved with funding or working in partnership with any of our community projects, please contact DMHenry@celticfc.co.uk.

Question 11

Does Celtic FC Foundation donate raffle items - signed tops - footballs or donate non-monetary items to charities?

Accepted Answer

No. Celtic FC Foundation cannot process request for signed items or raffle requests in-kind.

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