Everton Former Players' Foundation
| Formation | 1999 (Established 16 years) |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Registered Charity |
Region served | Former Everton F.C. players |
Chairman | Laurence Lee |
| Affiliations | European Former Players Foundation |
| Website |
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The Everton Former Players' Foundation is a registered charity based in Liverpool, England. The Foundation raises money for the physical and pastoral care of former football players who have previously been contracted to Everton.[1]
Money is raised for the charity through the following main sources:
- A testimonial game for a former player, the usual arrangement being that the Foundation receive 50% of the proceeds.
- A Foundation day at which the Foundation raises money through raffles in the lounges at Goodison Park.
- Regular raffles before each home game at Goodison Park.
- Dinners and social functions throughout the year at which former players normally attend and speak to the guests.[2]
Patrons
The Patrons of the charity are:
- Duncan McKenzie - Former player
- Graeme Sharp - Former player
- Barry Horne - Former player
- Bill Kenwright - Everton F.C. Chairman
- David France - Organiser
- Alan Stubbs - Former player
References
- ↑ "Everton greats' service repaid". uefa.com. 2006-04-13.
- ↑ "Everton Former Players' Foundation". evertonfc.com.
External links
- Official website
- Everton Former Players' Foundation, Registered Charity no. 1080101 at the Charity Commission
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