THE charity arm of Southampton Football Club has been awarded a prestigious international award. 

Saints Foundation was the recipient of the Professional Club Community Award at the ISC International Sports Awards 2022.

The award celebrates the work that sports clubs do to make the world a better place and the positive change they can have on society.

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The trophy will be formally presented at the ISC International Sports Convention in March.

Last year alone, Saints Foundation worked with more than 4,300 people across Southampton and the surrounding areas.

The charity's programmes support a wide range of ages and abilities, with participants as young as four working with the charity through the Premier League Primary Stars project, and Senior Saints sessions engaging participants aged from 60 right up to 95 in community exercise groups.

Greg Baker, Director of Saints Foundation and Community at Southampton Football Club, told the Daily Echo: "We are delighted to have been recognised with this prestigious charity award at this year’s International Sports Awards! The news was a great Christmas present for all our team, who work tirelessly to support Southampton and its communities.

"Thank you to the International Sports Convention for this recognition, to all of our amazing Saints Foundation team, and each one of the 4,000 plus participants who have engaged with us in 2022. We look forward to doing even more in 2023!”

Saints Foundation is the club's way of giving back. The team use the power and passion of the club and its fanbase to transform lives in and around Southampton, helping people fulfil their potential to be more involved, healthier and empowered members of the community.

The charity celebrated its 20th anniversary during the 2021/22 season by highlighting some of the powerful stories from its participants, shining a light on the life-changing work it does in the local community while also looking ahead at how it can continue to make a positive impact.

 

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