Forever Reds make record £250,000 donation to support local charities

Forever Reds has announced its biggest-ever charitable donation, committing £250,000 to a range of local charities delivering essential support across Liverpool.

This round of funding to local charities and communities takes the value of donations handed out by Forever Reds since its inception to £590,000 in total.

The funding, distributed in partnership with the LFC Foundation, supports initiatives spanning health, wellbeing, and community care to make a meaningful difference to thousands of people across the region.

John Aldridge, chair for Forever Reds, said:

“It’s incredible to put this amount of support back into our local community.  This is something everyone involved with Forever Reds is incredibly proud of. 

“Liverpool FC has always been about more than football – it’s about people, community and looking after one another. To be able to give back in this way, supporting organisations that do such vital work across the city, means a great deal to all of us.”

Jonathan Bamber, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer at Liverpool Football Club, added:

“This is a milestone moment for Forever Reds with our record donation and overall donations exceeding half a million pounds.  Thank you to all the fans who have supported by attending our events and to our former players who continue to support the club and community.  We know the donations will make a huge difference to each recipient.”

The latest round of donations of £250,000 will support the following:

Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance
A further £25,000 to the HSA, funding a further 12 months of counselling services for survivors and their families.  This is the second donation by the Forever Reds, matching last year’s support.

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
A further £50,000 to Alder Hey Children’s contributing towards vital medical equipment for children and young people.

Alzheimer’s Society 
£50,000 to support the continuation of essential services across Liverpool for people affected by dementia.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Pledging £50,000 to support the development of a family bereavement suite, with a focus on improved support for bereaved fathers.

Anfield ‘Kicking Off Conversations’
A £25,000 donation to support the development of a permanent structure outside Anfield to enable the continuation and expansion of the matchday suicide prevention initiative.  Construction is planned for the close season, with a full launch anticipated at the start of the 2026/27 season.

LFC Christmas Hampers
For the 2025 festive season, £50,000 went to help fund 2,500 hampers for families across Liverpool, including 50 provided directly to Zoe’s Place.

Forever Reds was established to ensure former players remain an integral part of the Liverpool FC family. The initiative brings together former players to support each other, contribute to meaningful community work, and raise funds for local causes alongside the LFC Foundation.

This landmark donation was made possible through Forever Reds events including their annual Christmas Lunch and Golf Day and the LFC Foundation Legends Game.

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