The Matchroom Charitable Foundation is the official philanthropic arm of Matchroom Sport, the global sports promotion business founded by Barry Hearn OBE.
The Foundation was created to centralise the long-standing benevolent efforts of Matchroom Sport and its subsidiary companies – the Professional Darts Corporation, Matchroom Boxing, World Snooker and Matchroom MultiSport.
Matchroom promote in excess of 250 event days per year in the UK, selling hundreds of thousands of tickets in the process. A contribution equivalent of £1 for each ticket Matchroom sells at the events is a major part of the funding of the Foundation. It means that each moment of live sport and the people watching it, contributes to improving lives and ensures that the success of its events translates into real support for charities across the country.
The Matchroom Charitable Foundation works as a grant-making organisation distributing these monies, as well as donations from the Hearn family and other donors, to create a significant and sustainable impact on deserving causes.
Since its creation in 2016, the Foundation has donated over £5 million to a wide-range of charities, including sports and community initiatives, disability support and a number of hospices for both children and adults. By aligning its charitable efforts with the values of sport – resilience, opportunity, and community – the Foundation seeks to make a lasting difference for those who receive our donations.
The Matchroom Charitable Foundation is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Coach Core Foundation to fund 10 apprenticeship roles for young people across the UK through its new 'Undercard' project.
The grant from the Matchroom Charitable Foundation allowed New Hope to completely refurbish one of their two pool tables with new cloth, new cushions and a general overhaul alongside organising a pool tournament for people recovering from homelessness.
Matchroom Charitable Foundation are delighted to support Haven House with an annual £50,000 donation for the next three years.
Future offer a thriving Youth Zone for young people to explore their passions and discover their hidden potential.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust are one of three fundraising partners supporting the Cambridge Children’s Hospital Campaign
British Blind Sport (BBS) is the only national sports and physical activity charity exclusively for people with sight loss.
Eden Dora Trust is at the forefront of a compassionate mission, extending unwavering support to families navigating the challenges of childhood Encephalitis
REACH are dedicated to providing Equine Therapy and alternative education to children in Essex.
KEEN London is the only charity in London providing one-to-one support at free sports and activity sessions for children with additional needs or disabilities.
A range of fun and social, clubs and activities in a supported setting for young people with learning disabilities and special needs
Developing opportunities for disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy fishing in the UK
For the past five decades, Parkinson’s UK has funded groundbreaking research and provided support to thousands of people with Parkinson’s across the UK.
The J’s Hospice improves the lives of young adults (aged 16-40) with life limiting and life threatening conditions and their families across Essex.
Jessie May is a charity that provides hospice at home care for terminally ill children in Bristol and the surrounding area.
Saint Francis Hospice is an independent charity and one of the largest adult hospices in the UK providing care and support to individuals with a life-limiting illness, as well as their carers and family members, completely free of charge.
SNAP (Special Needs And Parents) helps Essex families who have children aged 0-25 years with special needs and disabilities.
The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support to more than 200 children with shortened life expectancy or life-limiting conditions, and their families.
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions, as well as their families, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston, Sheffield.
Haven House Children’s Hospice supports families with children and young people (0-19) who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
