Our Foundation drives the club’s ethos of ‘Side by Side We Stick Together’ and supports Collingwood’s commitment to social impact, responsibility, and leadership through financial support of the Club's community programs, teams and initiatives. It exits to help others, to treat everyone with respect and to welcome all regardless of their status in society.
As a Club we have a long history of supporting the community. Collingwood was born in 1892 at a time of terrible economic hardship. Against all odds the club not only survived – it thrived.
Collingwood has always supported the struggling community that surrounded Victoria Park as it battled through the harshest of times. The club brought people together and gave them a sense of hope and pride. A place to belong.
The combination of on-field success and the club’s socially aware and sympathetic attitude has inspired generations of Magpie supporters with a loyalty and passion that endures today.
Making an impact in our community remains an integral part of our DNA.
The Foundation has been responsible for the establishment of the Magpies Community Centre at Victoria Park and the development of a range of major community initiatives including:
- The Magpie Nest programs helping people experiencing homelessness family violence and social poverty.
- Magpie Meals social enterprise which supports employment and training for refugee and migrant women in the hospitality industry.
- The Barrawarn Program which supports initiatives in support of First Nations People.
- The Foundation also support our Women’s Sports, Reclink Community Football and our Wheelchair Football Teams.
FOUNDATION MISSION – The Collingwood Foundation exists to support and advance the community work of the Club.
FOUNDATION VISION - We have bold ambitions and seek to create a significant impact on homelessness, food insecurity, and family violence.
If you would like to support the Foundation, there are several ways you can help:
- You can donate individually as the Collingwood Football Club Foundation is a certified Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and all gifts of $2 or more are fully tax deductible. https://community.collingwoodfc.com.au/donate
- Your business could become a partner of the Foundation and support us financially or with in-kind support; or,
- You can attend one of our fundraising events
Any queries on the above please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@collingwoodfcfoundation.com.au
The Collingwood Football Club Foundation is a certified Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and all gifts of $2 or more are fully tax deductible.
