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Haverhill's young darts star Ruby Grey is set for her biggest season yet in 2026, with an extensive competition schedule that will see her compete across the UK and Europe as she continues her progression toward the professional game. In just over three years, Ruby has established herself as one of the leading young talents in the sport. She is a two-time and current WDF English Open Champion, ranked 2nd in the WDF U18 girls world rankings, and a multiple international title

This year, The New Croft Foundation has continued its mission to change lives through sport, education and opportunity. From grassroots participation to elite pathways, our focus has remained firmly on supporting young people, removing barriers, and creating meaningful experiences that extend far beyond the game. At the heart of everything we do is creating positive experiences for young people. This year alone, we provided over 300 local children  with the opportunity to pla

With the Lakeside World Championships fast approaching, Ruby “The Rocket” Grey is preparing for the biggest stage of her career - a moment made possible through both her talent and the committed support of The New Croft Foundation and other key sponsors.     Over the past two years, our sponsorship has been designed not just to financially support Ruby’s journey, but to actively accelerate it. We recognised her potential early, and we made it our mission to give her the tools

Everyone at The New Croft & The New Croft Foundation would like to offer a huge congratulations to Ruby Grey on securing her spot at the World Championships in Lakeside this December! After a fantastic performance at the recent tournament in Budapest, Ruby has achieved her goal for the year - qualifying for the World Championships. Finishing second on the WDF Race Table, Ruby’s incredible consistency and dedication have earned her an automatic qualification spot at one of th

Our mission has always been simple - to make football accessible, affordable, and enjoyable for everyone in our community. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to get active, have fun, and make friends, no matter the circumstances. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new initiative designed to support families by offering 50% off subscriptions for siblings and for children who wish to attend more than one of our programmes here at The New Croft Foundatio

Following the success of our football tour to Italy earlier this year, we're excited to announce two additional international tours for 2026! The Foundation’s (Rovers Youth) U12 and U13 teams will travel to Belgium, while the U14 to U16 age groups head to Holland. Each tour will feature an international-standard tournament, giving players the chance to test their skills against teams from across Europe. Beyond football, the players will also have the opportunity to explore lo

Haverhill Football Academy (HFA) is now actively recruiting for the next academic year, starting September 2026. Throughout October, the academy has visited four local secondary schools, engaging with students and parents to share details about post-16 opportunities and the pathways available for aspiring footballers. In a major development, HFA is proud to announce a strategic change: all education and football training will now be delivered on-site in partnership with The

Haverhill local Darts star Ruby Grey has enjoyed a fantastic run of form over the past month, producing a string of impressive results that have put her on the verge of one of the biggest milestones in her career, the World Championships in Lakeside. Ruby’s impressive run began in Belgium, where she finished runner-up in both the Bruges Open and Belfry Open (Youth Girls). She then continued her fine form on home soil, securing runner-up positions in both the British Open Wome

The New Croft and The New Croft Foundation are proud to share that Ruby, following an outstanding 12 months competing in various WDF...

The New Croft Foundation is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Stridex Academy, a local football coaching organisation...

The New Croft and The New Croft Foundation are delighted to announce the renewal of their sponsorship agreement with Ruby Grey for...

Former Arsenal and Ireland International Yvonne Tracy is set to lead our brand-new girls-only football programme – Girls Croft Ballers –...

We're thrilled to launch Girls Croft Ballers, a brand new weekly football programme designed exclusively for girls aged 5–14. The...

From September 2025, Haverhill Football Academy (HFA) will be in partnership with Juniper Sports to become an independent post-16...

Haverhill Rovers Youth and EJA (U13–U14) have recently returned from an exciting football tour in Italy, where 50 young players took part...

We're proud to celebrate the recent achievements of the Haverhill Rovers Youth teams, showcasing the hard work, determination and...

We are delighted to offer the next opportunity to join the Suffolk FA’s referee course at The New Croft. This course is open to children...

The New Croft Foundation recently had the pleasure of welcoming three students, Rhys, George, and Alfie, from a local college for a week...

We are incredibly proud to support our sponsored darts player, Ruby Grey, as she made her England debut at the British International...

Students from Haverhill Football Academy recently returned from an unforgettable experience competing in the Mayor’s Cup International...