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Throughout 2025, Nottingham Forest Community Trust has continued to serve as a cornerstone of the city, leveraging the power of football to drive meaningful social change. 

From landmark investments in infrastructure like the Forest Sports Zone to vital outreach initiatives tackling food poverty, racism, and mental health, the Trust remains dedicated to creating an inclusive and resilient community. 

This timeline reflects a year of unwavering commitment, showcasing the diverse ways in which the club and its partners have empowered individuals and enriched lives across the region.

January

Adam Mansouri announced as Forest’s Premier League Community Captain 2024/25.

Community Trust represented throughout Forest’s FA Cup run.

February

FA Cup shirt auctions raised over £16,000 for Community Trust.

Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly and Chelsea Pitman featured on BBC Match of the day visiting children at a Premier League Kicks session.

March

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Community Trust inspired students with sustainability workshop.

Taiwo Awoniyi personally funded community gathering in Hyson Green.

Forest Women inspired pupils in mental health talk at local primary school.

International Women’s Day was celebrated at a local school with Forest Women and Netball.

Solidarity Fast 2025: a night of unity at the City Ground brought communities together.

April

The Red Thread initiative launched to deliver free Forest shirts to schools.

Walking footballers represented Forest at St. George’s Park in a national tournament.

Jason Lee reinforced No Room For Racism message to local children.

Forest hosted regional Premier League Kicks Cup qualifiers.

May

Taiwo Awoniyi named as Nottingham Forest Men’s PFA Community Champion 2024/25.

Hollie Olding named as Nottingham Forest Women’s PFA Community Champion 2024/25.

Community Trust supported coaches in Singapore with the Premier League.

Esmée tackled mental health questions with first team.

Over £10,000 raised at charity golf day, organised by Evelyn Partners.

June

Planning approved for redevelopment of the Forest Sports Zone.

Forest brought English football together to celebrate the Windrush generation.

Red Thread campaign hits the 2,000 mark by delivering free shirts to local schools.

Coddington and Middleton Primary Schools represent Forest at national tournament in Wolverhampton.

July

From Premier League Kicks to the City Ground: Hally refereed on the pitch.

Veterans from Forest Forces connected with serving armed forces at Chetwynd Barracks.

E.ON gave girls’ teams an unforgettable opportunity to play at the City Ground.

Local children prepared meals for the homeless with Working Man’s Kitchen.

August

Local families were welcomed back to our annual Family Fun Day.

Forest feed and support even more Nottingham children during the school holidays.

September

Community Trust created over £52 million in social value throughout the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.

Forest wore special Community Trust shirt to kick off 2025/26 UEFA Europa League campaign away at Real Betis.

Community Trust helped prepare 3,000 goody bags for local children with community partners, Ideagen and Himmah.

October

Hudson-Odoi and Aina joined participants at local Premier League Kicks session.

Community Trusted hosted No Room For Racism workshop for local pupils at the City Ground.

November

Forest remembered.

The Forest Sports Zone celebrated it’s 10th anniversary.

Taiwo Awoniyi, former Nottingham Forest player Viv Anderson and local schoolchildren showed racism the red card.

December

Home for Christmas returned to the City Ground along with Forest’s annual multi-bank appeal.

Community Trust is featured again in Europe as Forest beat Utrecht 2-1.

Children from local primary schools joined Sean Dyche, first-team players and Santa Claus at a festive Christmas party at the City Ground.