About Us

CAMDER FC C.I.C is a vibrant and fast-growing veteran football community group based in Derby, United Kingdom. Founded in April 2022, we blend sport, social bonding, and community development into one powerful mission: bringing people together for growth, wellness, and unity.

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How and Why CAMDER FC Was Formed

It all began with a group of friends in Derby, including our current President, Mr. Emmanuel Muzang, who met every weekend to relax, share stories, enjoy a few drinks, and laugh together.

One of those weekends, a simple yet life-changing idea was born:

“Why not start a football group where we can play, socialise, and build stronger bonds?”

Weekend after weekend, the idea kept resurfacing — until finally, in April 2022, the group took action.

Everyone had a role to play: some brought footballs, others invited more Cameroonians, and someone, of course, brought the beers. That Sunday at Normanton Park, Derby, CAMDER FC officially came to life.

By 2023, the club had grown significantly and was formally registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) — a clear reflection of our commitment to accountability, community development, and long-term impact.

By 2023, we became officially registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC), further solidifying our mission.

Today, CAMDER FC is recognised as one of the best and most family-friendly Cameroonian veteran football groups, not just in Derby but across the global diaspora.

We’re more than a football team, we’re a support network. While we enjoy sport and leisure, our focus also includes personal development, career growth, and helping each other live better, more fulfilling lives.

Our motto, Fraternity, Solidarity, and Community Engagement, reflects who we are: an Ubuntu-inspired family that thrives together.
Our slogan, Sports and Leisure, is the root of our cause and the heartbeat of our community.

OUR IMPACT

At CAMDER FC CIC, our impact goes far beyond football. Every Sunday at Alvaston Park, between 60–80 people gather to play, laugh, eat, and support one another. What begins as a simple kickabout often becomes a lifeline — a place of healing, hope, and human connection.

Through sport, conversation, and shared meals, we are breaking barriers between communities, tackling loneliness and mental health challenges, and creating a culture of belonging in Derby.

With the Mayor of Derby at the 2024 Community Empowerment Day

🌍 Social & Emotional Wellbeing

Many of our members come to CAMDER FC at a time when they are struggling — with isolation, unemployment, or the challenges of settling into a new environment. By providing a consistent and welcoming space, we’ve helped members rediscover confidence, rebuild friendships, and find purpose again.

“Before joining CAMDER FC, I was struggling with depression and anxiety. Now I look forward to every Sunday — it’s my therapy.” Group Member, 2024

🤝 Community Cohesion & Bridging Social Capital

We are proud to represent a wide spectrum of Derby’s population.Cameroonian, African, Caribbean, and British-born residents,professionals, students, and families. Through football and shared activities, we build bridges across culture, class, and faith, creating genuine friendships that extend beyond the pitch.

Our Community Empowerment Day and End-of-Year Awards Ceremony bring together local councillors, professionals, faith leaders, and families.Turning our football network into a citywide social connector. In February 2025, the event attracted over 100 guests, including the Mayor of Derby and a local MP, who recognised CAMDER FC as a model for grassroots inclusion.

🎓 Personal Growth & Development

CAMDER FC encourages leadership, learning, and contribution.
Members take on volunteer roles like coaching, mentoring, event planning .Gaining valuable experience that boosts employability and confidence.Several members have:

Secured new jobs through club networking.
Started training as mental health ambassadors and community leaders.Supported younger members through peer mentorship.

“CAMDER gave me more than football — it gave me a chance to lead.” — Youth Mentor, 2024

⚽ Family, Friendship & Belonging

At the heart of our impact is togetherness. Every Sunday ends with laughter, food, and fellowship. Families join in, children play nearby, and friendships deepen across generations. Our club has become a safe, positive space for men to open up — a setting where vulnerability is met with compassion, not judgment. Women and young people are increasingly involved in our family days and empowerment programmes, ensuring that CAMDER FC’s impact reaches entire households.

We measure success not just by goals scored, but by lives changed.

Our Identity

Founded: April 2022
Based in: Derby, United Kingdom
Registered as CIC: 2023
Team Colours: White and Blue
Number of Members: 100+ registered members (aged 19 to 65)

Our Activities

Training Day: Every Sunday
Training Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Social Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Alvaston Park, Derby

CAMDER FC combines weekly football sessions with a warm, family-style social gathering over food and drinks — strengthening our bonds both on and off the pitch.