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The Trust’s primary focus has always been to purchase shares to ensure that fans owned some of Norwich City Football Club. Until recently, all our fundraising was set up to support the acquisition of shares, however, we have expanded our focus to include a lot more work on issues of high importance to us, and all Norwich City fans.
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WIN A TOUR OF AVANT TRANING CENTRE JOIN OTDC TODAY
We are delighted to announce that the first special prize will be part of the draw at the end of June and will be a private tour of the Avant Training Centre for 4 people with the tour date at the discretion of the club. ENTIRES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE 26/06/2026 All players must be aged 16 or over. Please gamble responsibly. On The Draw City is operated by the Canaries Trust, in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005, and is registered with Broadland District Council as
Canaries Trust Membership
May 241 min read


2026 Wold Cup Sweep stake teams list
ALGERIA KATE SMITH ARGENTINA GRAHAM RICHARDSON AUSTRALIA GINA WILLIAMSON AUSTRIA KATE SMITH BELGIUM ROBIN SAINTY BOSNIA & HERZ ALICE LONG BRAZIL ANDY BIRSS CANADA MARK BLAKE CAPE VERDE ANDY BIRSS COLOMBIA JULIAN CANHAM CROATIA MARIA POLLEY CURACAO IAN MITTON CZECHIA JULIE MILLS DR CONGO GRAHAM MORTON ECUADOR PAUL WILLIAMSOM EGYPT HENRY LAMB ENGLAND KATHY BRETT FRANCE KIM PYE GERMANY EMMA GOWEN GHANA MERV HONEYWOOD HAITI JULIE ROBINSON IRAN ALISON MITTON IRAQ KATHY BLAKE IVORY
Chris Clarke
May 231 min read


Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness week this year carries extra weight for me. It coincides with the 30th anniversary of my Mum's sudden death — she was 57, I was in my early twenties at university, and I felt invincible. There was no known cause of death, which made navigating grief harder in some ways. When there's no reason why, the mind searches endlessly for answers that don't exist. Getting through that time, whilst supporting my Dad and wider family, was the most challenging of m
Canaries Trust Membership
May 113 min read


On the Board City: Episode 1 How the Trust works
In this first edition of On the Board City, David Whiteside is joined by Trust Chair Robin Sainty. Together, they explore the history of The Canaries Trust and explain how the Trust works day to day, representing Norwich City FC and Norwich City Women FC supporters and ensuring fans have a voice at the top of the Club. Enjoy — more coming soon.
On the Board City
May 61 min read


Ali Ahmed 'Mental Health Mini'
We were delighted to be joined by Norwich City FC's January signing Ali Ahmed for our latest edition of our 'Mental Health Minis'.
In this episode Richard and Ali discuss online abuse and other subjects.
Stay turned for more episodes coming soon.
Canaries Trust Membership
Mar 211 min read


We’re better together! Join our On The Draw City competition
28th January we were privileged to be able to attend Duncan’s Club for dementia sufferers and their carers at the Nest for On The Draw City.
Canaries Trust Membership
Feb 211 min read


Healthy Fans Update
Matchday Support Hub The matchday support hub remains a key gateway for engagement. Across the season so far, the hub has recorded 591 matchday engagements. From these conversations, 162 referrals have been made into both our own internal programmes and external services, highlighting the hub’s effectiveness in connecting fans with The Foundation and creating awareness around local and national services. So far, 10 external services have supported at The Support Hub. One t
Canaries Trust Membership
Feb 211 min read


Fair Game UK Advisory Council– 3rd February 2026 – Meeting Minutes
Meeting Attendees: 14 - Fair Game UK (4), Southend United Shrimpers Trust (1), Bees United (1), AFC Wimbledon Foundation (1), Canaries Trust (1), Shrimps Trust (1), Huddersfield Town Foundation (1), Swans Trust (1), Barnsley FC Community Trust (1), Women in Football (1), Argyle Community Trust (1) Meeting Summary: The Fair Game Advisory Council met to discuss its overall mission and the Fair Game Index; designed to assess football clubs’ off‑field performance. Christian Lake
Canaries Trust Membership
Feb 218 min read


Stadium Development Proposals
Stadium Development Proposals - what did we learn at the Club’s AGM? The club’s recent AGM was held against a backdrop of a recent change in club ownership, poor performance on the pitch and a bungled attempt at moving fans around the ground. Laurie Egan picks apart the happenings of the evening and explains what lessons may have been learned. As a member of the Canaries Trust board I was lucky enough to be able to attend this year’s AGM. But this one was rather different t
Canaries Trust Membership
Jan 226 min read


CSR QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM FANS – SEPTEMBER 2025
Ticketing Q -Following on from digital system can you request the club allows any supporter wanting to switch back to card to allow them please. A- The club is encouraging anyone who has an appropriate device to use digital ticketing. If anyone is struggling with digital ticketing, they are able to contact the club directly for assistance. Q - Could you ask if the club is going to do something about the long queues caused by the new digital ticketing system. My mum cannot s
Canaries Trust Membership
Oct 29, 20256 min read


Trust Statement
The Trust is acutely aware of the discontent amongst Norwich City fans regarding events at our beloved club, both on and off the field. Last night we were aware of a significant number of Norwich City fans, either by being contacted directly or by monitoring social media; many of them the type of person who would be the last to wave a burning pitchfork. But these are people who are genuinely concerned that the club that they love with all their heart, the club that in many c
Canaries Trust Membership
Oct 26, 20251 min read


Trust and Club sign updated Memorandum of Understanding
The Trust has recently entered into a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwich City Football Club, replacing the version signed in 2018.
Chris Clarke
May 17, 20251 min read


Global Canaries Day
Global Canaries Day In readiness for International Canaries Day, the Trust has been catching up with several of our amazing international...
Canaries Trust Membership
Apr 29, 20257 min read


An Open Letter to Delia & Michael
Following the EGM held at Carrow Road on Wednesday evening, it was confirmed that Mark Attanasio and Norfolk Holdings now controlled the...
Canaries Trust Membership
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Club Statement: Norfolk Holdings reaches an agreement to enable majority control of Norwich City Football Club.
Following the Club’s statement yesterday, the Trust has spoken with the Club to clarify the position and is pleased to provide members...
Chris Newby
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Welcome to our Honorary Life President!
At our AGM on 28 September 2023, we held a fascinating Q&A with Norwich City legend Jeremy Goss, hosted by the Pink'Un's Connor...
Chris Newby
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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