In the Community
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In the community In 1985, Arsenal founded a community scheme, "Arsenal in the Community", which offered sporting, social inclusion, educational and charitable projects. The club support a number of charitable causes directly and in 1992 established The Arsenal Charitable Trust, which by 2006 had raised more than £2 million for local causes. [96] An ex-professional and celebrity football team associated with the club also raised money by playing charity matches. [97] In the 2009–10 season Arsenal announced that there had raised a record breaking £818,897 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. The original target was £500,000 but thanks to the overwhelming support from fans, players, directors and staff. They were able to smash the target. [98]
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In the communityIn 1985, Arsenal founded acommunity scheme, "Arsenal in the Community", which offered sporting,social inclusion, educational and charitable projects. The club support a number of charitable causes directly and in 1992 established The Arsenal Charitable Trust, which by 2006 had raised more than 2million for local causes.[96]An ex-professional and celebrity football team associated with the club also raised money by playing charity matches.[97]In the 200910 season Arsenal announced that there had raised a record breaking 818,897 for theGreat Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. The original target was 500,000 but thanks to the overwhelming support from fans, players, directors and staff. They were able to smash the target.[98]
