The Justin Fashanu Foundation - Corporate Sponsors

The Newport County AFC Supporters Trust are excited to announce that The Justin Fashanu Foundation has joined up as a new Corporate Sponsor.

Justin was Britain’s first one million-pound black player in a playing career that spanned over 19 years. He was also Britain’s first openly gay professional footballer but sadly took his own life in 1998 after years of discrimination over his sexuality.

The Foundation prides itself with its initiatives in fighting racism and homophobia, while promoting inclusiveness and mental health in Football and professional sports and Society as a whole. The Foundation work closely with local youth groups and government bodies to promote awareness.

The long-term objective of TJFF is to develop an nationwide understanding between different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Encouraging open conversation between all generations to make football and the activities surrounding the game more accessible at both local and national grassroots levels.

The Foundation work with a number of football clubs including Norwich City and are thrilled to now be working with Newport County AFC.

The Trust would like to thank the Justin Fashanu Foundation for their Corporate sponsorship and look forward to working with them this season and beyond.

For more information on joining our Corporate sponsors please visit www.ncafctrust.org or contact joec@ncafctrust.org.