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<p><strong>The Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Foundation, ensuring good governance, integrity, and&nbsp;</strong><strong>compliance with all legal and ethical obligations.</strong>​</p>



<p>The Board shall:​</p>



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<li>Include representatives from a range of relevant sectors, bringing diverse&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;and perspectives​</li>



<li>Provide strategic oversight of the Foundation’s mission, activities, and finances​</li>



<li>Ensure compliance with all regulatory, governance, and safeguarding requirements​</li>



<li>The Foundation may appoint&nbsp;<strong>a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of ten (10) Trustees</strong>, with a commitment to&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;a&nbsp;<strong>50/50 gender balance</strong>.​</li>



<li>Trustees are appointed for a term of&nbsp;<strong>four (4) years</strong>&nbsp;and may serve a&nbsp;<strong>maximum of three consecutive terms</strong>, for a total of&nbsp;<strong>twelve&nbsp;</strong><strong>(12) years</strong>,&nbsp;with the exception of&nbsp;the&nbsp;<strong>EuroHockey</strong><strong>&nbsp;Director General</strong>,&nbsp;EuroHockey&nbsp;President and&nbsp;EuroHockey&nbsp;Treasurer&nbsp;whom&nbsp;serve&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;their role.​</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-current-trustees">​<strong>Current Trustees</strong>​</h4>



<p><strong>Chair: </strong>Marcos Hofmann, ESP​<br><strong>Treasurer: </strong>Levi van Havere, BEL​<br><strong>Member: </strong>Angus Kirkland, ENG​</p>



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Trustees​


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<p>The EuroHockey Foundation is the charitable leg of the European Hockey Federation (EuroHockey), a non-profit organisation aimed at changing lives through safe spaces to play for vulnerable youngsters, adults and the intellectual disabled.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-background"><strong>Background</strong>​</h4>



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<li>Children, and vulnerable adults particularly those in disadvantaged and minority communities, lack access to safe and stimulating play spaces. This can negatively impact their physical and mental well-being, social development, and educational opportunities. ​</li>



<li>The European Union&#8217;s White Paper on Sport acknowledges the importance of providing access to sport for all, particularly to children and those from disadvantaged communities. It highlights the role of sport in promoting social inclusion, personal development, and active citizenship. To address inequalities in access to sport and to create opportunities for everyone to participate, regardless of their background or abilities. ​</li>



<li>Collaboration between various stakeholders, including public authorities, sports organisations, and civil society, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity, to benefit from participating in sport.​</li>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-make-a-donation"><strong>Make a Donation</strong>​</h4>



<p>Your donation helps create safe, inclusive places where people and communities can thrive through hockey.​</p>



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Overview​


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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vision"><strong>Vision</strong>​</h4>



<p>To&nbsp;<strong>empower</strong>&nbsp;individuals and communities across Europe building a society&nbsp;<strong>where everyone&nbsp;</strong>can reach their full potential and&nbsp;contribute to a more just and&nbsp;<strong>inclusive world</strong>.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mission"><strong>Mission</strong>​</h4>



<p>Through strategic&nbsp;partnerships&nbsp;and innovative programs, the&nbsp;EuroHockey&nbsp;Foundation&nbsp;<strong>leverages</strong><strong>&nbsp;the unifying power&nbsp;</strong>of field hockey&nbsp;to&nbsp;create a more inclusive and&nbsp;equitable&nbsp;society,&nbsp;fostering positive social change&nbsp;across Europe.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-objectives">​<strong>Objectives</strong>​</h4>



<p>A&nbsp;people&nbsp;focus with sustainable actions across 3 focus areas:​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gender-focus-nbsp">​<strong>Gender Focus:&nbsp;</strong>​</h4>



<p>Accessible play spaces to encourage mixed-gender participation, promoting gender equality and addressing barriers to&nbsp;participation for girls and women.​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-urban-integreation-nbsp"><strong>Urban Integreation:&nbsp;</strong>​</h4>



<p>Inclusive play environments provide a welcoming space for children&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;refugees fostering social connections and promoting&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;in communities​</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-intellectual-disability-nbsp"><strong>Intellectual Disability:&nbsp;</strong>​</h4>



<p>Mixed hockey programs offering accessible play to children with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusion and challenging&nbsp;stereotypes.​​​</p>



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Vision, Mission, Objectives


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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-strategy"><strong>Strategy</strong>​</h4>



<p>To&nbsp;to&nbsp;establish&nbsp;social projects with&nbsp;safe places to play&nbsp;in selected communities enabling children and vulnerable adults to experience social change.​</p>



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<li>Build partnerships&nbsp;with local authorities, NGOs, and community leaders to secure spaces and resources.​</li>



<li>Develop inclusive programs&nbsp;that combine play, education, and social engagement for children and vulnerable adults.​</li>



<li>Implement community-driven models&nbsp;to ensure sustainability and local ownership.​</li>



<li>Leverage volunteers and training&nbsp;to create safe, supervised environments.​</li>



<li>Use advocacy and awareness campaigns&nbsp;to promote the benefits of safe play spaces and social change.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tactics"><strong>Tactics</strong>​</h4>



<p>The Foundation creates safe places for play in underserved areas. It recognises the importance of play in development and aims to use it as a tool for positive social change,&nbsp;aligning with the European Union priorities for youth and connected to its White Paper on sport.&nbsp;​</p>



<p>The&nbsp;EuroHockey&nbsp;Foundation will be uniquely positioned to focus on the three areas for using sport for social good due to a combination of factors:​</p>



<p>1. Existing Structure and Network:​</p>



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<li>Established Organisation:&nbsp;EuroHockey, as the continental federation, has a strong existing structure, to secure relationships for the Foundation across its network of 42-member National Associations, and established relationships with key stakeholders. This provides a solid platform for implementing and scaling initiatives across&nbsp;Europe.​</li>



<li>Reach Across Diverse Communities:&nbsp;Hockey across Europe encompasses a wide range of communities, including those with varying socioeconomic backgrounds,&nbsp;ethnicities,&nbsp;and abilities.&nbsp;​</li>
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<p>​2. Experience and Expertise:​</p>



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<li>Track Record in Social Impact:&nbsp;EuroHockey&nbsp;has prior experience in delivering social impact programs,&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;its commitment to using sport for good. This&nbsp;experience&nbsp;provides valuable knowledge and lessons learned for developing and implementing new initiatives.​</li>



<li>Partnerships:&nbsp;EuroHockey’s&nbsp;prior collaborations with organisations like the Johan Cruyff Foundation and ISCA brings&nbsp;additional&nbsp;expertise in social impact and community&nbsp;development.​</li>
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<p>3. Strategic Focus:​</p>



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<li>Alignment of Priorities:&nbsp;The Foundation&#8217;s focus on three social&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;aligns with the tactic of not spreading operational resource too far. This creates opportunities&nbsp;for&nbsp;sustainable funding and support.​</li>



<li>Long-term Commitment:&nbsp;The Foundation&#8217;s establishment signifies a long-term commitment to social impact, ensuring sustained efforts and resources dedicated to&nbsp;these&nbsp;areas.​</li>
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Category: About

Trustees

Overview

Vision, Mission, Objectives

Strategy, Tactics, Policies

Category: About

Trustees​

Overview​

Vision, Mission, Objectives

Strategy, Tactics, Policies

Trustees

Overview