West Ham United Joint-Chairman David Gold played a significant role in the Foundation's mission to harness the power of football to meet the needs of the community - his community.

Having grown up on Green Street in Upton Park, just yards from the Boleyn Ground, David Gold always had a strong connection to the West Ham community and was extremely passionate about the impact football could have on people. From meeting with Foundation staff to understand how he could further support their initiatives to engaging with participants, his down-to-earth nature always shone through.

In David's memory, the West Ham United Foundation are accepting donations to support its efforts to make a positive difference to the individuals, groups and communities it serves.