Friends of Leyton Orient Trust

Leyton Orient Trust operates as a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The Trust delivers a range of engagement and development programmes to communities based in Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Redbridge.

The vision of Leyton Orient Trust is: ‘Using the power of sport to improve life chances’

Its mission is to deliver and develop Health, Well Being, Educational Attainment and Employability programmes that are relevant, engaging and inspiring.

Since its creation in 1989 Leyton Orient Trust has invested over £40 million in North and East London touching the lives of over 110,000 people in that time.

Leyton Orient Trust delivers the following programmes:

Youth Engagement and Mentoring Projects such as:

● Kicks in partnership with the Premier League

• Waltham Forest Youth Space for All

• Waltham Forest VRU safer spaces

• Lottery Million Hours Fund in Waltham Forest, Hackney and Tower Hamlets

• Hackney Gang Unit Project in partnership with Premier League in Clapton

● Divert Project in partnership with Bounce Back and London Violence Reduction Unit

● Holiday activities and Food Programme with the London Boroughs of Redbridge, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest

Education, Training and Health Projects such as:

● Study Programmes for 16–19-year-olds

● Healthy Schools Projects supported by Premier League and EFL in the Community

● PL Inspires supported by the Premier League

● Mental Health Treatment and Recovery Programme ‘Coping through Football’ with London Playing Fields Foundation and North and East London Mental Health Trust

●Community Living Room projects in partnership with Sport England, Waltham Forest and L&Q

● Training Ground – in partnership with EFL in the Community and the GLA

● Game Changer – in partnership with the Portal Trust

In total the Trust generates £1,526,118.40 of income, funding and in-kind support to invest in community projects, initiatives and wider support

• Established and maintains 248 partnerships across the season

• Employs 55 staff who deliver 906,750 hours of support to its communities

• Deploys 13 volunteers who delivered 2,150 hours of support

• Delivers 3,847 community sessions and events across 9,944 hours of delivery

• Engages 12,832 participants

• Generates a total social value of £6,671,937.03 across its full range of projects and programmes.

But we can do more – and with your help can have even more impact.

Why Leyton Orient Needs Regular Donations:

At Leyton Orient Trust, our mission is to use the power of sport and community to change lives across East and North London. From mentoring young people and improving mental health to tackling isolation among older residents, everything we do is rooted in long-term commitment and support. That’s why regular donations are so important to help us continue our work in Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Redbridge.

Keeping Our Work Going, Week In, Week Out;

Regular donations provide us with a reliable foundation. They allow us to keep running the projects people count on; football sessions for young people at risk of exclusion, walking groups for older adults, school-based mental health workshops, and so much more. These aren't one-off events they're consistent, trusted support systems that need regular funding and support.

Making a Lasting Difference:

Change doesn’t happen overnight. Whether we’re supporting a teenager to build confidence, working with a young person apply for jobs or helping someone manage a long-term health condition, progress takes time. Monthly donations mean we can stick with people for the long haul and create genuine, lasting impact in their lives.

Planning with Confidence and Structure:

When we know we can count on regular donations, we can plan smarter. We can budget responsibly, invest in training our staff and volunteers, and grow projects in the areas where the need is greatest. Regular giving gives us the stability to think long-term and stay focused on what really works and to develop programmes that can adapt and change if needed.

Staying Agile and Community-Focused:

East and North London are always changing and so are the challenges our communities face. Having a steady stream of support helps us stay flexible and prepared. Whether it’s setting up emergency responses, developing new programmes for those in need or piloting new ideas, regular donations allow us to act quickly when our community needs us most.

Backing the People Behind the Programmes:

Every football session, school visit, and community event are made possible by a small but very committed team behind the scenes. Regular donations help cover the everyday costs like equipment, transport, training and salaries so that we can keep delivering quality support where it's needed most.

Helping us do more:

As well as sustaining current activity and engagement, as a Charity we are ambitious and want to do more; we also recognise that the need in the areas we serve is growing. Your donation will therefore help us also expand current services to those in most need and test different types of delivery and activity.

How you can get involved:

But we can do so much more, and with your support, we can reach even further. This is why Leyton Orient Trust is launching the Friends of Leyton Orient Trust

Through Friends of Leyton Orient Trust, you can directly donate to help support our programmes and join a dedicated community of passionate supporters who play a vital role in sustaining and growing the work of Leyton Orient Trust. By becoming a Friend, donors join a circle of people who believe in using the power of sport to transform lives across East London.

At Leyton Orient Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Your donation helps us create opportunities for local children, families, and older residents right here in East London. Together, we can make sure our community is healthier, stronger, and more connected and active. With a monthly/annual donation, you’re not just helping today, you are investing in stability to help Leyton Orient Trust grow our programmes and create long-term change across North and East London.