Steve Talboys' Legacy
As a professional footballer Steve Talboys achieved what many young children dream of. After retiring from professional football, and over the following 16 years he committed his time, energy and enthusiasm to youth football in his local community.
Steve had a passion like no other, helping and supporting young people to achieve the best they could from their game, and for some, achieving a career in professional football.
As well as football, Steve was an active participant and supporter of cricket, cycling, rugby, tennis, hockey and golf.
Steve had a unique way of motivating and inspiring children and young people to achieve and succeed. He cared about their story, their emotional well-being, and provided a sense of belonging, particularly for those from less fortunate backgrounds and with difficult home lives.
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Founded in 2019 after Steve’s untimely death, The Steve Talboys Foundation provides a legacy that continues to promote and develop Steve’s vision and passion by supporting children and young people in Surrey, London, Bristol and Gloucestershire to experience the life changing benefits of amateur sport in their local community.
The Foundation funds local amateur sports clubs for children and young people as well as individual children or young people who may be held back by their financial situation from pursuing their sporting goals.
Steve was a much-loved character, very funny, engaging and an exceptionally talented footballer. Known as “Stixy” by his teammates, the Foundation has created “Stixy Challenges” as a way of raising funds to continue Stixy’s legacy. Find out how you can take part here (Stixy Challenges)
The Steve Talboys Foundation - Vision, Mission, Goals and Values
Our Vision
Every child and young person in Surrey, London, Bristol and Gloucestershire is offered the life changing benefits of amateur sport to enable them to become the best they can be.
Our Mission
We give children and young people in Surrey, London, Bristol and Gloucestershire the opportunity to access amateur sport in their local community.
Our Goals
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Enhance health and wellbeing: supporting children and young people to improve their fitness and mental well being
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Boost attainment and achievement: ensuring children and young people have access to coaching and facilities to succeed and develop their skills in their chosen sport
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Develop life skills: empowering children and young people too develop transferable skills through sport that will benefit their everyday lives
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Increase confidence and improve relationships with others: using sporting interaction to increase self-esteem and enable children and young people to develop healthy successful relationships
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Encourage enjoyment of sport: making sport accessible to children and young people.
Our Charitable Objects
The advancement of amateur sport for children and young people in Surrey, London, Bristol and Gloucestershire by:
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Providing financial support to local amateur sports clubs for children and young people
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Providing financial support to individual children or young people who may be held back by their financial situation from pursuing their sporting goal.