20 Years of Stories
20 years of life-changing stories
Saints Foundation has made a huge impact on the city over the past 20 years. Don't just take our word for it – we've spoken to inspirational participants, supporters and staff who have transformed their lives with the support of our projects. Here are 20 of the most life-changing stories from two decades of life-changing work here in Southampton.
ellie's story
Ellie has defied her disabilities to grow into a confident young footballer with the support of our SaintsAbility project.
Watch Ellie's Story
margaret's story
Since losing her husband, Margaret has benefited hugely from exercising and socialising with our Senior Saints project.
Read Margaret's Story
jon's story
Inspired to change his lifestyle by our Saints Goal programme, Jon decided to give back to Saints Foundation by taking on our Big Bike Challenge.
Read Jon's Story
Jake's story
From facing unemployment & suffering from mental health issues, Jake has turned his life around with Saints Goal – and is now coaching on the project.
Watch Jake's Story
Callum and Joan's story
Senior Saint and project officer; proud nan and grandson. This is the story of how the Senior Saints project has changed the lives of a whole family.
Watch Callum and Joan's Story
her story
Hear directly from one of our inspirational participants, sharing how our work can completely change – and even save – someone's life.
Read her story
LISA'S STORY
Lisa dedicates her life to supporting people facing life's biggest challenges. To recognise her incredible work, we arranged a very special surprise for her.
Watch the video
JESS' STORY
14 year old Jess has developed her confidence and leadership skills with the support of the Premier League Changemakers programme.
Watch the video
sammy's story
Sammy's time on Saints Works came full circle with a new job at St Mary's and a special meet with James Ward-Prowse and Jack Stephens.
Read Sammy's story
ANDY'S STORY
From local troublemaker to community role model, Andy's journey with Saints Foundation and the Premier League Kicks project has been huge.
Watch Andy's StoryAMELIA'S STORY
Amelia is refusing to let her disability hold her back, developing new skills and growing her confidence thanks to SaintsAbility.
Watch Amelia's Story
TINA'S STORY
Trustee, volunteer, all round total Saint – Tina has been a huge support to the Foundation across the last two decades.
Read Tina's Story
andy's story
SaintsAbility coach Andy talks to us about how the disability project he's been involved with for more than 20 years has changed lives – including his own.
READ ANDY'S STORY
PAT'S STORY
Pat's world world shrunk when the pandemic hit. Marieanne Spacey-Cale finds out how Senior Saints helped her cope with anxiety and regain confidence.
WATCH PAT'S STORY
KEVin'S STORY
Kevin sits down with Foundation ambassador Iwan Thomas to talk about his recovery from addiction; a journey from rock bottom to truly living.
WATCH KEV'S STORY
SHANNON'S STORY
Foundation Inclusion Coordinator and Saints Women midfielder Shannon talks club and community, roots and role models, and life outside of football.
Read Shannon's Story
MATT AND CHLOE'S STORY
After Chloe found her passion with the support of Saints Works, her dad Matt decided to give back to the Foundation by taking on a big challenge...
Read their story
RHYS' STORY
Rhys' attitude to learning has transformed since he started working with his Premier League Primary Star, Cam.
Watch Rhys' Story
THE BIG BIKE RIDERS
13 riders. 20 Premier League stadiums. 9 days on 2 wheels. This is the incredible story of 2022's Big Bike Challenge riders.
Read their story
MICHAEL'S STORY
Michael has been working with us for our entire 20 year history. Now he's using his lived experiences to coach the next generation of disabled footballers.
WATCH MICHAEL'S STORY