The Soccerstars Foundation

The Soccerstars Foundation CIC is the charitable arm of SoccerstarsUK (established in 2003) and Sportstars UK. We are committed to engaging, developing, and educating young people and families throughout Derbyshire and surrounding areas. Through a wide variety of inclusive sessions and activities, we strive to create meaningful opportunities for children to stay active, build confidence, and thrive within their communities.

About The Soccerstars Foundation

Soccerstars Foundation CIC is a not for profit community sports charity established in January 2020 as the charitable arm of SoccerstarsUK and SportstarsUK.

We deliver youth sports programmes in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, providing inclusive, high quality physical activity opportunities for children, young people, and families.

Our mission is to engage, develop, and educate communities through sport. By combining structured coaching, school holiday provision, and targeted outreach initiatives, we create meaningful opportunities for children to build confidence, develop new skills, and lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Rooted in inclusion, equality, and long-term community impact, we ensure every child regardless of background feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

Our Objective

Our goal is simple: every child deserves access to safe, inclusive sport and physical activity.

As a trusted community sports provider in Derbyshire, we create welcoming environments where children are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and positive relationships.

Through our school holiday clubs and HAF funded programmes (Holiday Activities and Food Programme), we also provide nutritious meals and refreshments. This removes financial barriers and supports families facing economic challenges, ensuring children can participate fully and consistently.

What we do

We work in partnership with local councils, schools, and community organisations across Derbyshire and Staffordshire to deliver impactful programmes aligned with local priorities around:

  • Youth engagement
  • Children’s physical activity
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Community inclusion
  • Family support

Our services include:

  • Community sport and multisport activity sessions
  • School holiday clubs and HAF programmes
  • Football coaching for children and young people
  • Outreach initiatives supporting disadvantaged families
  • Education focused activities promoting physical and mental wellbeing

Through trusted delivery, strong safeguarding standards, and established local partnerships, we support hundreds of families each year creating accessible, affordable, and inclusive sports provision that strengthens communities and improves long-term outcomes for young people.

Our Philosophy

We believe sport has the power to inspire, educate, and transform lives.

Our approach goes beyond technical development. While delivering high quality football and multisport coaching, we intentionally promote:

  • Confidence
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Respect

Every session is structured, purposeful, and inclusive designed not only to develop capable players, but confident, well-rounded individuals who carry the life skills learned through sport into school, home, and future careers.

Expert Coaching

In partnership with SoccerstarsUK, we provide qualified football coaching and multi-sport delivery led by passionate, experienced professionals.

Our coaching team holds recognised qualifications ranging from:

  • FA Level 1
  • FA Level 2
  • UEFA B Licence
  • UEFA A Licence (Level 4)
  • AfPE Level 3 PESS (Physical Education and School Sport)

We prioritise continuous professional development to maintain the highest standards in community sports coaching through:

  • CPD training events every six weeks
  • Formal coaching assessments every 12 weeks
  • Ongoing safeguarding and first aid certification

Our coaches are positive role models who deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive sessions ensuring every child benefits from professional, high quality youth sports provision.