The Everton Former Players' Foundation is a registered charity based in [moreton, England. The Foundation raises money for the physical and pastoral care of former football players who have previously been contracted to Everton.[1]
| Formation | 1999 (Established 24 years) |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Registered Charity |
Region served | Former Everton F.C. players |
Chairman | Henry Mooney |
| Affiliations | European Former Players Foundation |
| Website | www |
| Remarks | contact: p.labone 0151 677 5737 |
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 edit
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 - Founder
- Alan Stubbs - Former player
- Joe Royle - Former player and manager
- Derek Temple - Former player
- Tony Bellew - Former boxer, WBC cruiserweight champion
References edit
- ^ "Everton greats' service repaid". uefa.com. 2006-04-13.
- ^ "Everton Former Players' Foundation". evertonfc.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-03-27.
