by Raph | Apr 4, 2024 | News
We were deeply disappointed to read today’s misleading headline in a national tabloid newspaper about our Founder, Paul Canoville. Yesterday morning, Paul saw a very short clip circulating on social media of Conor Gallagher appearing to miss the handshake of a...
by George Young | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Saatchi Gallery was the venue for the celebration of the inaugural Blue Creator Fund in partnership with Chelsea FC, the Chelsea FC Foundation and VERSUS. The celebration was for two aspiring creatives from underrepresented...
by Raph | Nov 22, 2023 | News, Partners
“Find someone who looks at you the way Raph looks at Canners” 🤣 (see photo below) There are three types of potential volunteers we have met: Those only interested because they think they’ll get free tickets to Chelsea matches, will get close to...
by Marcus | Nov 7, 2023 | Events, Partners
Last month The FA organised a theatre production to mark Black History Month, which told the stories of three pioneering Black female players in the game. Still We Roar was a 40-minute theatre show which highlighted the inspirational stories of Kerry Davis, England...
by Raph | Nov 2, 2023 | Events, News
Event Partners Without the support of our partners, this event would not have been possible, so big-ups to The ONE Group, QPE, the PFA and of course Chelsea Football Club, thank you! 🙏🏽 Your 2023 hosts were the fantastic Sirayah-Shiraz Koraltan and Jamil Olweny First...
by Esosa | Oct 19, 2023 | News, Partners, Schools
Thanks to a special collaboration with local fashion designer Nicholas Daley, Chelsea Football Club is celebrating Paul Canoville and his legacy in style with a limited-edition clothing range, launched today and directly benefiting our Foundation – both in terms...
by Raph | Sep 27, 2023 | Schools
On Tuesday 19th September Paul found himself out west and in Cheltenham for the very first time. As well as the home of the internationally famous Cheltenham Races it is also the home of Cheltenham College, a proud and storied institution that has stood since 1841....
by Ricky | Sep 21, 2023 | Events
This week Canners captivated the Bath Road Beers crowd, speaking to 31 fans keen to hear more about his life story. One of the memorable moments was when a fan – who had been at the game and watched Paul in that memorable Sheffield Wednesday comeback –...
by Raph | Sep 15, 2023 | Events
We are really excited to bring you another edition of our popular annual event celebrating Chelsea Football Club’s ethnic and racial diversity at Stamford Bridge, since Paul’s debut in 1982. This event also serves as a fundraiser for the Paul Canoville...
by Esosa | Aug 24, 2023 | Partners
Clyde Best OBE is a Bermudian former football player and one of the first black players in English football’s top division, scoring 47 goals as a striker for West Ham United between 1968 and 1976. Paul looked up to Clyde as a pioneer of the game, and was...
