POWERING THE POTENTIAL OF A GENERATION

OUR MISSION

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is a value-driven charity with a value proposition of creating opportunities and pathways for young people to empower equality, drive social mobility and realise their potential. We do this through our best practice model of aligning brands with communities and delivering real change at the grassroots.

Our USP is our grassroots connection to young people in the UK and internationally and our unique ability to align brands and communities.

Latest News

  • Beyond the Ball expands into County Louth

    The Beyond the Ball community programme, funded by the International Fund for Ireland, embarks on its final phase with a new partnership in County Louth.

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  • Success for Cross-Border, Cross Community tournament

    On Sunday, 27th April, a heartwarming sight unfolded in Omagh as 125 young people, aged 14-18, came together for a cross-border, cross-community football tournament at Youth Sport in Omagh.

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  • PeacePlus Image

    Cross-border mission receives £1.2m boost

    The Foundation’s work will be supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The funds will significantly amplify the Foundation's cross-border partnership work and mission to connect communities and support peace and reconciliation.

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  • Foundation supports Green Football's Great Save

    Foundation supports Green Football’s Great Save 

    Research conducted by Green Football’s Great Save and the Rio Ferdinand Foundation found half (51%) of young people from under-resourced communities surveyed know someone in their community that can’t afford kit.

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  • Rio Ferdinand at Statom Ball 2024

    Statom Charity Ball raises a staggering £227,500

    A star-studded ball in November 2024, adorned with celebrities, raised a staggering £227,500 to drive social mobility and create employability opportunities for young people.

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  • Soccer Science Event

    Aspiring young footballers inspired by Science and Technology at ‘Soccer Science’ event

    Aspiring young footballers gathered at Avoniel Leisure Centre on Friday 14th February for a groundbreaking event that fused football, science and technology as part of this year’s NI Science Festival.

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Our Vision

Our Partners

  • Statom Group

  • International Fund For Ireland

  • Warner Music UK

  • Kiss

  • Ralph Lauren

  • Findel

  • Choice Housing

  • Bauer

  • Warner Music Ireland

  • Laureus Sport For Good

  • UEFA Foundation for Children

  • The Community Foundation

  • The Guinness Partnership

  • Foot Locker Foundation