The Newcastle Jets have a proud history of community support and engagement.
We aim to give back as much as we can to our region, and to use football to help and encourage those who need it most.
Everyday we are truly inspired by the people we meet and the opportunities we are given to make a difference.
Community & Support Activities
Match Day Activities
Request a Donation
Community & Charity Support Activities
Newcastle Jets’ community programs focus on four key areas – charity, education, culture, junior development – and support four charity causes – children & young people, health & well-being, welfare/relief of poverty, emergency services.
Our activities include, for example: support of charity and community fundraising events; advocacy and awareness raising; donation of player and coaching staff time; donation of merchandise; donation of tickets to matches; junior development and elite pathways programs.
Match Day Activities
Every Newcastle Jets home game we donate tickets and corporate facilities to help support local charities and other important community initiatives. We also provide opportunities for these organisations to promote and raise awareness of their cause and its relevancy to our lives.
So far, during the 2012/2013 season, the following organisations have received match day support:
John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Ronald McDonald House, Newcastle
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Castle Personnel
CanTeen
Down Syndrome NSW
Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
Hunter Life Education
PCYC, Newcastle
Salvation Army
Samaritans
Sporty Kids
Wesley Mission
In addition, match day donations have been provided to numerous community fundraisers, local schools and junior soccer clubs.
To Request a Donation
The Newcastle Jets make a large number of in-kind donations to help support community and charity needs. Only non-financial donations are provided and each request is considered on its merits and evaluated using our assessment criteria.
To request a donation of merchandise, tickets or player time please download the relevant donation, player appearance or coach appearance request forms available from this website.