West Ham United is set to open its redeveloped east London community hub.
The club says the flagship foundation project, called The Foundry, will "change thousands of lives in east London and beyond".
The redevelopment is almost complete and will become the new home for the West Ham United Foundation.
Once finished, the Beckton hub will allow the foundation to reach more than 50,000 people each year.
The Foundry will offer more than 35 programmes to support people of all ages in areas such as education, employment, physical and mental health, social inclusion, and a new enterprise zone.
The hub will also have health and wellbeing spaces, an outdoor gym, and a kitchen.
The kitchen's profits will go towards providing free meals for those in need.
The name The Foundry pays tribute to the club's origins as Thames Ironworks FC, founded in 1895 by workers of the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company.
West Ham United men's first team head coach, Graham Potter, visited the site with assistant coach Bruno Saltor.
Potter said: "The Foundry and the work of the foundation is a vital part of West Ham United, it’s what makes the club special.
"When you think about the history of West Ham, there has always been a family feel, and has always maintained that sense of community and togetherness.
"It is great to be here in what is a special place, where the club is connecting with the community.
"We are looking forward to The Foundry opening and the difference it will make to the local community and beyond."
The Foundry will open its doors later this month.
West Ham United Foundation chief executive Joseph Lyons said it "represents the place where every opportunity begins".
"It’s not just about football; it’s about inspiring better futures and making a meaningful difference for our communities."
Share