Who are Celtic FC Foundation?

In 1996, the charitable arm of Celtic Football Club was formed with the aim of revitalising the Club’s charitable traditions. It has evolved through the years but the constant has been that Celtic FC Foundation upholds and promotes the charitable principles and heritage of Celtic Football Club.

We are a registered charity in Scotland and have 501(c) (3) status in the US, Celtic FC Foundation, Inc.

Our ethos is typified by a determination to create opportunities for society’s most vulnerable and marginalised groups – principally, we address root causes of poverty by equipping individuals with the tools and means to reverse inequality.

What do Celtic FC Foundation do?

The purpose of Celtic FC Foundation is Football For Good.

At the heart of everything we do, is a mission to identify and engage with the most vulnerable and marginalised groups by providing support and opportunities. Our work strives to tackle poverty and promote inclusion, within our most disadvantaged communities.

While faithful to the legacy and ethos of our Founders locally, we are also open to responding to national and international crisis, reflecting the outlook of supporters and the Club.

Celtic FC Foundation is an organisation here for all, regardless of gender, age, religion, race or ability.

We deliver a host of needs-led projects on an annual basis and you can find further information on these HERE

Where does Celtic FC Foundation work?

The status of Celtic Football Club as a global sports brand is a key component of our ability to reach a broad range of participants and communities. The areas in which we work, mirror the global nature of the Celtic support.

Our priority focus will support areas based on the need surrounding our home within the city of Glasgow in the first instance.

However, we also invest in project delivery in wider Scotland, London, Ireland, the North of Ireland and New York.

Each project will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and we will always focus our attention where our efforts are best served.

How is the money raised?

We raise money in a variety of ways. We receive generous donations, support and investment on a regular and one-off basis from a host of donors and also operate a calendar of fundraising events and initiatives throughout the year. These can include, but are not limited to: charity football matches, Gala Dinners, badge days, sponsored events, golf days, challenge events and our Annual Christmas Appeal.

There’s also a wide range of CSC/supporter-led fundraising which is invaluable to the Foundation.

A note of our forthcoming initiatives can be found HERE

We also raise money by applying to a variety of grant making trusts and funders who support our project delivery.

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

Absolutely not. We are a registered Scottish charity (SCIO) in our own right (SC024648) and also have tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) in the US (EIN 32-0602538).

The proceeds of all monies raised and awarded to us support our own charitable activities.

Celtic Football Club generously support all the efforts of Celtic FC Foundation both financially and in kind.

How can I get involved?

There are lots of ways you can support Celtic FC Foundation including:

• Donate monthly or on a one-off basis
• Take part in one of our events/initiatives
• Do your own fundraising (individual supporters/groups)
• Fundraise or make a contribution as a CSC
• Leave a Gift in your Will
• Explore our corporate/philanthropic opportunities
• Shop
• Volunteer for our matchday collections
• Donate items or experiences as prizes to assist fundraising at one of our events/initiatives (please contact [email protected])

Can I apply for funding from Celtic FC Foundation?

Celtic FC Foundation is not a grant-making organisation and does not accept funding applications from individuals or external organisations. All funds raised are used to deliver our own charitable projects, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our communities.

How can I get a raffle item for my charity event?

Requests for raffle and auction items should be made via the PR department of the Football Club here: https://inkinddonations.celticfc.net/

Requests should be made at least six weeks prior to your fundraising event in order to receive a response on time. If you are raising funds on behalf of a registered charity, you will be required to supply a letter of authorisation from the charity confirming the details of your event together with a postal address to respond to, for your request to be considered.

How do I arrange my own charity bucket collection at Celtic Park?

We receive a huge number of requests to undertake fundraising activities within the perimeter of Celtic Park but, in order to satisfy all such appeals, regular collections would be required. As this would be unfair to impose such weekly demands on our supporters, we cannot offer this facility. Therefore, the only match-day collections within the stadium are official Celtic FC Foundation initiatives, which are linked to our Annual Christmas Appeal and our Badge day once a season.

However, you may also want to explore the possibility of holding a collection outside the perimeter of the stadium by contacting the Licensing Department at Glasgow City Council.