Due to the high number of requests for charitable donations, we are only able to support a limited amount of applications.

Our policy at Aston Villa is to give consideration and priority to registered charities that work within the city of Birmingham boundaries.

Preference will be given to charities supporting the local community and young people in particular, as per our customer charter.

Aston Villa's nominated charity partner is the Acorns Hospice Trust and all of our fundraising activities benefit the children under the care of the Acorns Trust.

Requests from national charities are only considered in exceptional circumstances and only once we have fulfilled our local requests.

Any requests should be put in writing on letterheaded paper and include the registered charity number.

Duncan Riddle Head of Community

Signed Memorabilia

Due to the very high volume of requests for signed merchandise and autographs, we regret we are unable to accept any unsolicited items sent or brought into the club for signatures by the players and manager.

This includes all items such as shirts, footballs, greeting cards and photographs.

The limited amount of signed items that we acquire for the club are solely intended for use with our Charity Partners such as the Acorns Hospice to assist in their fundraising activities.

Please note we accept no responsibility for any items that are posted or brought into Aston Villa Football Club or Bodymoor Training Ground.