Registered Charity No. 1176109
Advancing Young People Through Sport
The Lillywhite Foundation funds projects giving children and young people, both in the UK and internationally, greater opportunity to participate in sport and social activity.
Sport as a Force for Good
The Lillywhite Foundation aims to give young people, both in the UK and abroad, greater opportunities to participate in sports and social activity. It is our belief that team sports and social activity increase not only the social well being of young people, but aids positive social development, increases confidence and self esteem, and teaches valuable life skills.
The Lillywhite Foundation looks to focus on identifying and funding specific projects that the Foundation and its Board of Trustees believe merit support. The Foundation has an independent voluntary Board of Trustees who donate their time and experience to ensure that all funds received go towards helping young people as intended.
#The Power of Sport
“To advance young people in life by the provision of grants, donations or subsidies for the provision of recreational and leisure time activities… designed to improve their conditions of life.”
— Registered Objects of the Lillywhite Foundation
Teamwork
Building collaboration and shared purpose
Self-Confidence
Empowering young people to believe in themselves
Leadership
Developing responsibility on and off the pitch
Goal Setting
Teaching ambition and resilience
Social Well-being
Making friends and belonging to a community
Life Skills
Accountability, sportsmanship, and healthy habits
Our Patrons
The Lillywhite Foundation is delighted and grateful to have the support of former professional sportspeople and broadcasters who share our belief in the power of sport.
David Howells
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder with 335 appearances, winner of the 1991 FA Cup.
Andrew Strauss
Former England Cricket Captain, 100 Test matches, Director of English Cricket
Osvaldo 'Ossie' Ardiles
1978 World Cup winner with Argentina; two FA Cups & UEFA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur
Ben Hutton
Grandson of Sir Len Hutton; professional first-class cricketer who captained Middlesex
Paul Coyte
Award-winning broadcaster, TalkSport presenter, match day Host at Tottenham Hotspur
Paul Miller
Former Spurs legend, Hall of Fame, UEFA and FA Cup winner
The founders, Trustees, and patrons of the Lillywhite Foundation share the core values of sport as a global language that can bring people together and help develop life skills in young people.
Supported by Sporting Icons
In addition to the patrons above,The Lillywhite Foundation is also grateful for continued support from high-profile sporting professionals including former England Manager Glenn Hoddle, former Tottenham Hotspur player John Pratt, former England Cricket Coach Paul Farbrace, former Arsenal and England star Graham Rix, former Spurs & Celtic player Ramon Vega, former Spurs & Newcastle defender Sebastian Bassong, former Spurs Captain Ledley King, former PSG striker & Cameroon's record goal scorer Patrick Mboma.
Help Change a Young Person's Life
The donations and general support that The Lillywhite Foundation receives is welcomed from all sources, and gratefully received by the children and young people whose lives the help might change for the better.