The Crusader Foundation was established on November 12 1997, as a Company Limited by
Guarantee with charitable status. The trustees are all committed Christians who understand
and acknowledge the needs of young people in Coventry and Warwickshire and want to support
them in their personal Development.
The Crusader Foundation has now taken over the Coventry Crusaders Basketball
Development Programme to allow the programme to expand and develop, although the
Foundation will continue to work alongside the Coventry Crusaders Basketball Club,
reaching all young people regardless of age, race, gender, ethnic group and financial
status. The Crusader Foundation aims to provide positive Christian outreach promoting
healthy lifestyles, team building skills and racial harmony, through basketball.
Basketball is the fastest growing sport in the U.K with over 2 million people
participating in organised leagues on a regional and national basis.
The Foundation aims to work closely with Coventry Youth for Christ using their
knowledge of working with young people and combining it with the basketball knowledge of
the Coventry Crusaders.
Aims and Objectives
- The extension of God's Kingdom through Christians working enthusiastically together.
- Racial harmony in a multi - cultural society
- The well being of young people both able bodied and those with a physical disability
- Improvements in the conditions of the lives of young people
- Positive role models to build and develop friendships with young people
The foundation staff will be fulfilling these objectives through a variety of
activities, centred on basketball, which include the following:
- Coaching at schools in Coventry and Warwickshire.
- Organising and coaching, summer and school holiday camps.
- Coaching at out of school basketball events on a weekly basis.
- Christian outreach at young people's meetings (both in and
outside of school).
