<div><strong>Help Us Build the Future of Norton Athletic FC</strong>
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<div>Established in <strong>1920</strong>, Norton Athletic Football Club has been at the heart of our community for more than <strong>100 years</strong>.
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<div>Following one of the most successful periods in the club's history, we've achieved <strong>six promotions in the last seven seasons</strong>, lifted the <strong>Norfolk Junior Cup in 2025</strong>, won the <strong>Anglian Combination Division Two Championship</strong>, and now proudly compete in the <strong>Anglian Combination Premier Division.</strong>
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<div>Whilst the progress on the pitch has been remarkable, we now face our biggest challenge yet — ensuring our facilities continue to match the ambitions of our football club.
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<div>This summer also marks another major milestone in our journey.
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<div>The club's committee has approved the transition to become a <strong>Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC)</strong>, strengthening our governance, improving eligibility for future grant funding and ensuring Norton Athletic FC remains a sustainable community asset for generations to come.
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<div>Our ambition is simple.
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<div>To build one of Norfolk's leading community football clubs by investing in our facilities, our people and our community.
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<div>This fundraiser isn't simply about improving a building.
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<div>It's about creating a lasting legacy.
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<div><strong>Our Vision</strong>
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<div>We've developed a long-term plan to continue transforming Norton Athletic FC into a sustainable Community Amateur Sports Club that serves players, supporters, volunteers and future generations.
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<div>Every improvement we make today creates opportunities for tomorrow.
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<div><strong>Phase One – Creating The Community Hub</strong>
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<div>Our immediate priority is transforming our newly acquired modular building into a welcoming clubhouse overlooking the pitch at <strong>The Highfield</strong>.
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<div>This clubhouse will become the heart of Norton Athletic FC.
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<div>It will provide:
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<li>A welcoming social space for supporters and residents
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<li>A matchday bar and refreshments area
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<li>A venue for community events
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<li>A home for sponsors and volunteers
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<li>A dedicated space for player presentations
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<li>Club functions and fundraising events
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<li>A permanent home for the growing Norton Athletic family
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<div>The clubhouse is the single most important investment we currently face because it creates the revenue streams that will allow the club to become increasingly self-sustainable.
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<div>Once operational, income generated through:
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<li>Clubhouse events
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<li>Bar sales
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<li>Venue hire
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<li>Membership subscriptions
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<li>Sponsorship
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<li>Merchandise sales
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<div>will help reduce reliance on fundraising whilst supporting the long-term future of the football club.
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<div>As the clubhouse has already been purchased, the Funds raised through this campaign will contribute towards:
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<li>Groundworks
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<li>Electrical installation
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<li>Internal partitioning
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<li>Bar construction
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<li>Flooring
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<li>Furniture
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<li>Kitchen equipment
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<li>Fridges and freezers
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<li>Security improvements
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<li>Painting and decorating
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<li>Safety works
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<li>General fit-out
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<div>Every donation brings us one step closer to opening the doors.
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<div><strong>Phase Two – Improving The Matchday Experience</strong>
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<div>Alongside the clubhouse project, we're continuing to improve every aspect of the matchday experience at The Highfield.
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<div>Over recent months we've already invested significantly in the club, including the installation of a new <strong>pitch irrigation system</strong>, helping us protect and improve our playing surface for years to come.
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<div>Our next improvements being installed before the new season kicks off include:
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<li>Electronic LED scoreboard
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<li>Public Address (PA) System
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<li>Team Line-Up Board
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<li>Retractable Players' Tunnel
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<li>Improved spectator facilities
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<li>Enhanced branding throughout the ground
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<div>These improvements will help create one of the best grassroots matchday experiences in Norfolk whilst supporting the continued development of our football club.
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<div>We want The Highfield to become somewhere people choose to spend their Saturday afternoons.
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<div><strong>Investing In The Next Generation</strong>
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<div>Football doesn't stop with the First Team.
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<div>This season also sees the launch of <strong>Norton Development</strong>, creating a clear pathway for ambitious young players to progress into senior football.
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<div>Together with our Veterans team and wider football programme, we're building a club that provides opportunities for players of all ages whilst strengthening our connection with the local community.
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<div>Every improvement we make today helps develop tomorrow's players.
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<div><strong>Building A Sustainable Future</strong>
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<div>Everything we're doing forms part of one long-term vision.
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<div>A professionally governed Community Amateur Sports Club that is financially sustainable, deeply rooted within the community and continually improving both on and off the pitch.
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<div>Through improved facilities, stronger governance, growing sponsorship, memberships, merchandise, community events and future grant funding, we're creating the foundations for a football club that future generations can be proud of.
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<div><strong>Why This Matters</strong>
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<div>Norton Athletic FC currently provides football opportunities for more than<strong> 100 registered players</strong>, with that number continuing to grow.
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<div>But this project is about far more than football.
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<div>It's about creating a place where:
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<li>Families come together
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<li>Young people develop through sport
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<li>Friendships are formed
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<li>Volunteers are recognised
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<li>Local businesses support their community
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<li>Residents have somewhere to meet
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<li>Future generations continue enjoying grassroots football
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<div>The Highfield is becoming much more than a football ground.
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<div>It's becoming a community hub.
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<div><strong>Leave Your Mark On The Club</strong>
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<div>Every supporter who contributes to this campaign will become part of Norton Athletic FC's history.
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<div>As a thank you, every donor will be permanently recognised on our <strong>Founders &amp; Supporters Wall</strong> inside the new clubhouse.
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<div>Whether you donate <strong>£25 or £2,500</strong>, your name will forever form part of the story of how Norton Athletic FC built its future.
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<div>Long after this campaign has finished, future players, supporters and visitors will be able to see the names of those who helped make it possible.
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<div>Recognition Levels
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<div><strong>£25+</strong> – Supporters Wall Recognition
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<div><strong>£100+</strong> – Bronze Supporter
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<div><strong>£250+</strong> – Silver Supporter
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<div><strong>£500+ </strong>– Gold Supporter
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<div><strong>£1,000+ </strong>– Founding Partner
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<div><strong>Help Us Build Something Special</strong>
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<div>Every donation, no matter the amount, helps build something that will benefit our players, supporters and community for generations to come.
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<div>Every brick laid.
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<div>Every chair installed.
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<div>Every young player who progresses through our football pathway.
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<div>Every supporter who enjoys a matchday at The Highfield.
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<div>Every community event held inside our new clubhouse.
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<div>All of it will be possible because people like you chose to support Norton Athletic FC.
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<div>If you're unable to donate today, you can still make a huge difference by sharing this fundraiser with friends, family, former players, local businesses and anyone who believes in grassroots football.
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<div>Together, we can build something that the whole community can be proud of.
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<div>Thank you for being part of our journey.
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<div>#UpTheMillers
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<div><strong>Established 1920</strong>
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<div> Six Promotions in Seven Seasons
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<div> Norfolk Junior Cup Winners 2025
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<div> Anglian Combination Division Two Champions 2025
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<div> Anglian Combination Premier Division Club
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<div> Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC)
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<div>Building the Future of Football at The Highfield
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Mitchell Forbes

Richard Hudson

Matty Ankers

Ben Burcham

Kye Williams

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