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SSFC Foundation
Get involved
The Foundation is only as strong as the people behind it: the coaches, the volunteers, the participants, and the partners who believe in what we're building. Find out how you can be part of it.
How to support us
Whether you want to participate, volunteer, commission a programme, or explore a long-term partnership, we'd love to hear from you.
Donate
Your donation goes directly into our community programmes. Every contribution makes a difference.
Work With Us
Interested in volunteering, partnering, or commissioning our programmes? Let's talk.
Volunteer with us
Spare some time and make a real difference
Our volunteers are central to everything we do. From supporting coaching sessions to helping at community events, there are lots of ways to give your time and develop new skills while making a real difference in South Tyneside.
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you have an afternoon a week or a full day a month, we’ll find a role that suits you.
What we look for:
- Enthusiasm and reliability
- A genuine interest in the community and people
- An understanding of safeguarding (training provided)
- Any relevant skills or qualifications are a bonus but never a requirement
Sounds like something you could be a part of? We can’t wait to hear from you.
Work with us
Partners in purpose
We work with a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, NHS trusts, schools, businesses, and other charities, to commission and co-deliver programmes across South Tyneside.
If you’re looking for a trusted, proven delivery partner with a track record of measurable social impact, we’d love to talk. We can design bespoke programmes around your outcomes or adapt our existing offer to meet your needs.
- Programme commissioning (NHS, local authority, schools)
- Corporate social responsibility & staff volunteering
- Sponsorship of specific programmes or events
- Joint bids and funding applications
- In-kind support (venues, equipment, expertise)
Our business model
Purpose over profit
We are a Social Enterprise. A business with a charitable purpose. Most of our income comes from trading, and all profit is reinvested in our charitable work. We are not grant-dependent.
Charitable purpose drives every collective decision the foundation makes
Social impact is published transparently alongside our financial accounts
Financial sustainability established through varied and diverse income streams
Partnership-based delivery adds value and diversity to all aspects of our work
Trustees & stakeholders
Geoff Thompson
South Shields FC Chairman
Gary Crutwell
Facilities Director
Ernest Gibson
The Harton Foundation Chair
Steve Camm
Foundation Manager
Charitable status
South Shields FC Foundation Limited is a Charitable Company (No. 10257450) and Registered Charity (No. 1176894).
The Foundation has a wholly-owned Trading Company, SSFCF 2017 Limited (No. 12718209), which manages income from the bars and events at The Harton Foundation. All profits are reinvested in Foundation activities or the The Harton Foundation facilities.
The Foundation holds a 25-year Partnership Agreement (from 2019) with The Harton Foundation (Charity No. 520812), taking full management responsibility for the site.
More information can be found on the Government’s Charity Commission website.
Next steps
Ready to get involved? We'd love to hear from you
Whether you're ready to commit or just want to find out more, getting in touch is the easiest first step. We'll always make time to talk.
Volunteer
Ready to give your time? Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll find the right role.
Partner with us
Bring your organisation's resources to bear on the challenges South Tyneside faces.
Donate
Can't commit time but still want to help? Any donation goes directly into the programmes that need it.
