Leicester City Confirms Charity Donations As Season Tickets Sell Out

- A total of £247,125 will be donated by the Club to local charities through the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation
- Four chosen local charity organisations are named as beneficiaries
- Season Tickets sold out for 2024/25 Premier League campaign 
- Five hundred Fox Members given the opportunity to become Season Ticket Holders 

A donation of £247,125 will be made to local charities through the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation, with the money comprising of the fees collected from the sale of physical Season Ticket cards for the new season.  

Season Ticket Holders that purchased a Season Ticket Card can now choose which of the Foundation’s four chosen charities for the 2024/25 season - LOROS Hospice, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Leicester Children’s Hospital, and Heartwize - will be the recipient of their individual fee.  

Supporters have until 5pm on Friday 23 August to choose which charity they wish the Club to support with their £25 fee by logging in to their online ticketing account on LCFC.com. 

To select your charity now: 

1. Go to LCFC.com/tickets and log in to your account.

2. Under the Season Ticket  tab in the main menu, click Select Your Charity, or click HERE to go direct. 

3. You will be presented with the option to select a beneficiary for your £25 donation.

4. Supporters that have purchased multiple Season Ticket Cards will be able to select a different charity for each card they have purchased.

Please note that any fees unallocated to a beneficiary by the deadline, will be split equally by the Club between the four charities. 

Further details of the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s chosen charities for the 2024/25 season can be found below. 

Of the 22,549 Season Ticket Holders for 2024/25, 9,885 opted for a physical card at a £25 fee, with a further 6,195 Concessions eligible for a free physical card. After feedback from supporters, it was decided that this fee – designed to incentivise the mass adoption of free Mobile Tickets (NFC) – will be donated by the Club to the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation to support its work in Leicestershire communities. 

The continued adoption of Mobile Tickets has seen notable additional uptake, with a total of 6,469 Mobile Season Ticket Holders using NFC (Near Field Communications) for the new Premier League season - a four-fold increase on last season. 

Following a 98 per cent renewal rate among 2023/24 Season Ticket Holders, this summer saw 5,337 Fox Members apply for any Season Tickets that would become available after the renewal period closed. Based on the volume of applications and number of available Season Tickets, the qualification threshold was set at a minimum of 55 Home Priority Points, with 500 applicant Fox Members given the opportunity to become Season Ticket Holders for 2024/25.  

New Fox Membership for the 2024/25 campaign are now on sale, with full details available HERE.  

Appointments to introduce supporters to Mobile Tickets are now underway, where Club staff are on-hand to walk new users through the Mobile Ticket journey and ensure you’re fully prepared for the start of the 2024/25 season at King Power Stadium. More appointments are now available to book via supporters’ ticketing accounts or by clicking HERE.  

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha 2024/25 Nominated Charities 

LOROS Hospice:  

A dedicated charity providing free, high-quality care to over 2,500 terminally ill patients annually in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their comprehensive services include inpatient care, home outreach, day therapy, counselling, and complementary therapies. LOROS Hospice focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients, offering physical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to individual needs. Their multidisciplinary team, including social workers and compassionate volunteers, ensures holistic care and support for both patients and their families.

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People:  

A local charity that supports over 400 children, young people, and their families across the East Midlands who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. The organisation offers a range of services including symptom management, end-of-life care, bereavement support, and various therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life. Founded in memory of Laura Moore, Rainbows provides holistic, compassionate care and creates lasting memories for families. 

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most. The charity supports every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure.

Support is for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after. This care is provided wherever the family is – local hospitals, their home or at the Hospice. Simply put, Rainbows brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are.

Leicester Children’s Hospital: 

Providing comprehensive care for children and young people, Leicester Children’s Hospital offers a wide range of services including surgery, emergency care, and specialised treatment for conditions like cancer and cardiac issues. Located within Leicester Royal Infirmary, the hospital is equipped with dedicated facilities and a multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring the best possible outcomes and comfort for young patients and their families. 

Heartwize:  

Founded by two cardiologists, Heartwize focuses on training secondary school students and the community in lifesaving skills, including the use of portable defibrillators. Since its inception, Heartwize has donated 93 defibrillators and trained over 20,000 students, 500 staff, and 3,000 community members. The initiative aims to create a generation of lifesavers by equipping young people and community members with the skills necessary to respond to cardiac emergencies effectively. 

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