After years of proudly calling cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens home, Northampton Saints Foundation is preparing for an important transition, one that reflects both the growth of the Foundation and the exciting future of the wider Northampton Saints “Village” development.
As the Club continues to evolve its facilities and expand its vision for the future, the Foundation, too, has reached a pivotal moment in its journey. With increasing demand for its programmes and a growing impact across Northamptonshire and beyond, the time has come to relocate its head office and take the next step towards creating a dedicated space designed entirely around the needs of its community.
This move marks the beginning of a significant capital project for the charity, one that will see the development of a new, purpose-built home, with a clear long-term ambition to return to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
A home that goes far beyond bricks and mortar.
A home that will provide a safe, inclusive space where young people and communities feel they truly belong.
A home that will support thousands for years to come.
Since its formal establishment in 2018, Northampton Saints Foundation has grown into a leading force for positive change. Each year, the Foundation supports over 6,800 individuals, delivering programmes across schools, colleges, community settings, and alternative provisions, generating a social value of £3.9m.
Through programmes focused on education, employability, social inclusion, and wellbeing, the Foundation continues to use the values of rugby to inspire, support, and educate those who need it most.
Recent impact highlights include:
- 92% of participants reporting positive change in their lives
- Significant contributions to reducing school exclusions and supporting re-engagement in education
- Targeted support for young people at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training)
- Expanding work in custodial settings through the Saints Inside programme
This growth in reach and impact has created both opportunity and responsibility, driving the need for a space that can fully support the Foundation’s future ambitions.
During this transition, the Foundation’s head office will move off-site from cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. While this marks a physical change, the relationship between the Foundation and Northampton Saints remains as strong as ever, built on shared values, a common history, and a collective commitment to the community.
Delivery will continue uninterrupted across:
- Schools
- Colleges
- Community hubs
- Alternative provision settings
- Custodial environments
The Foundation’s model has always been community-based, meeting people where they are, and this will remain unchanged.
Alongside this transition, the Club’s heritage, housed by the Foundation, will begin an exciting new chapter as it relocates to Delapré Abbey. This move offers a uniquely fitting home for the team and its volunteers, placing them at the heart of one of Northampton’s most historic sites. Surrounded by rich local heritage, the Abbey will provide an inspiring environment to continue their important work in preserving, cataloguing, and sharing the history of Northampton Saints. It creates a natural alignment between place and purpose, allowing the Heritage team to deepen its connection to the community while continuing to bring the Club’s story to life.
"Leaving cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens is not without emotion" shared Jordan Letts, CEO of Northampton Saints Foundation. "For many, the stadium has been more than just a workplace; it has been a place of connection, growth, and countless life-changing moments. It has housed the Foundation through years of development, challenge, and success. There is a deep sense of gratitude for everything that has been achieved within those walls but with that reflection comes excitement".
Looking Ahead
The Foundation’s new home will be considered with purpose at its core. It will enable:
- Greater reach and accessibility for young people and communities
- Enhanced delivery spaces tailored to programme needs
- Opportunities for collaboration with partners and stakeholders
- A sustainable, long-term base to support continued growth
Most importantly, it will create a space where individuals feel safe, supported, and inspired, a place where positive futures can be created.
As this journey unfolds, the Foundation looks forward to sharing updates and bringing supporters along every step of the way.
If you would like more information about the Foundation’s new home, please contact: admin@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org