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Nottingham Forest supporters have raised more than £19,000 for Nottingham Forest Community Trust through a series of prize draws during the 2025/26 season.

The funds will help the Community Trust continue delivering programmes that support the health, wellbeing, education and life opportunities of people across Nottinghamshire.

Throughout the season, supporters had the chance to win a range of exclusive Forest prizes and experiences which all support the Trust’s work while creating unforgettable memories for themselves and their families.

One of the most popular prizes saw young supporter Toby win the opportunity to be a mascot at the City Ground ahead of the visit of Manchester City. Meeting his Forest heroes, having an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and walking out with Morgan Gibbs-White in front of a packed City Ground.

Later in the season, Amber won the second prize draw as she enjoyed her own mascot experience as she proudly walked out alongside Igor Jesus ahead of Forest’s home fixture against Aston Villa in April.

Supporters also had the chance to win unique pieces of Forest memorabilia. Phil and his son Finlay won a signed Ryan Yates match-issued shirt from Forest’s UEFA Europa League away fixture against FC Porto where Phil surprised his son with the shirt before the home fixture against Newcastle United.

In the last prize draw of the season, four lucky supporters secured former City Ground dugout seats that had been converted into office chairs.

Sue, one of the dugout chair winners, said: “I am absolutely delighted to have won a dugout chair from the City Ground. It now takes pride of place in my Forest corner and is put to good use at my computer.

“It truly is a money-can’t-buy prize, and I’m honoured to own such a unique piece of Forest history. If only it could talk!”

The chairs have already found special homes among Forest supporters. One winner plans to display the chair in a dedicated Forest-themed garden and music room, another is creating a dugout area in a family garden, while one supporter’s grandson will use his chair as a gaming seat.

The prize draws have become an important way for supporters to engage with the Community Trust while directly contributing to programmes that make a positive difference across local communities.

Calum Osborne, CEO of Nottingham Forest Community Trust, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to every supporter who entered one of our prize draws this season.

“Together, Forest fans have raised more than £19,000 to support our work across Nottinghamshire. Every entry helps us continue delivering programmes that improve lives, while also giving supporters the chance to win some truly special Forest experiences and memorabilia.

“The response throughout the season has been fantastic and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to create so many memorable moments for our winners and their families.

“I would also like this opportunity to thank Nottingham Forest Football Club for its support of our ongoing fundraising efforts.”

Everyone at Nottingham Forest Community Trust would like to thank all supporters who entered throughout the season and helped make the prize draws such a success. We look forward to launching more opportunities throughout the 2026/27 Premier League season.