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Northampton Saints Foundation

Laying the foundations

Northampton Saints Foundation · Non-profit

Brief

The Foundation supports thousands of young people each year, helping them build confidence, develop skills and move into education, training or employment. Despite the scale of their work, their communications did not fully capture the depth of their impact or the connection to the club’s heritage. They needed a clearer way to express who they are, what they do and why it matters, both to partners and to the wider community.

Approach

We began with a discovery phase, working closely with staff and students to understand the lived experiences behind the Foundation. This revealed a strong link between the organisation’s work today and the club’s origins, using rugby to guide and support young people facing difficult circumstances. This insight informed the strapline “Our History, Their Future”, connecting past and present in a single idea. We developed a cohesive visual and narrative system around this, including brand assets, photography direction and film to help communicate their story more clearly. Alongside this, we created a library of templates and tools that allow the Foundation team to produce their own content consistently, ensuring the brand can evolve while remaining recognisable. Our role continues to support the Foundation as they grow, helping them communicate their impact with clarity and confidence.

Web + App Film + Animation Marketing + Content