Gumball 3000 Foundation x FBB Summer Residential 2026

The Gumball 3000 Foundation is proud to continue its partnership with Football Beyond Borders (FBB), supporting the 2026 edition of the Summer Residential Programme.

The residentials form a key part of Football Beyond Borders' innovative curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, reflect on their personal growth, and look ahead to the future after a year of hard work both in and out of the classroom. 

This year marks the largest residential programme to date, with 365 Year 10 students from schools across London, the West Midlands and the North West taking part. The expanded programme means more young people than ever before will benefit from a safe, supportive environment where they can build confidence, develop their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills, strengthen friendships and create lasting memories.

The Gumball 3000 Foundation is incredibly proud to support this important milestone in each student's journey. The residentials are designed to recognise the progress students have made throughout the academic year while reinforcing the values of resilience, teamwork and self-belief that sit at the heart of Football Beyond Borders' work.

This year's residentials proved to be the most impactful yet.

Gumball 3000 Foundation x FIFA Foundation USA x KIPP MIAMI

The Gumball 3000 Foundation, in partnership with FIFA Foundation USA and KIPP Miami Public Schools, have celebrated the official unveiling and ribbon-cutting of the newly refurbished football pitch at KIPP Miami’s North Campus in Miami-Dade County.

The project marks a significant collaboration focused on expanding opportunities for young people through sport, education, and community engagement. Once complete, the refurbished field will include upgraded seating, a new scoreboard and other improvements designed to create a safe, modern, and accessible environment for students and the surrounding community.

KIPP Miami serves more than 1,200 students across KIPP Royalty Academy and KIPP Courage Academy, and the upgraded pitch will support physical education programs, after-school activities, football training, mentorship opportunities, and broader community programming throughout the year.

“KIPP Miami is deeply grateful for this incredible partnership and investment in our students and families,” said Charlie Schmidt, Executive Director for KIPP Miami Public Schools. “This new pitch gives our students a safe and inspiring place to play, grow, and build teamwork and leadership skills both on and off the field. It represents what is possible when organizations come together around a shared commitment to youth development.”

“This project is about creating opportunities and investing in the next generation,” said Maximillion Cooper, founder of the Gumball 3000 and Gumball 3000 Foundation. “We believe sport has the power to inspire confidence, connection, and ambition in young people, and we are proud to partner with FIFA Foundation USA and KIPP Miami on a project that will have a lasting impact on this community.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “This was a very special day in Miami as we celebrated the launch of FIFA Foundation USA, marking its first real event, as well as the refurbishment of the football pitch at KIPP Miami, which will create many opportunities for young people through our beautiful game. 

“Children are our future, and it is beautiful to see this project come to life as it will provide a safe environment for young girls and boys to learn, play and grow through football, which is a school of life. To all the students, parents and future stars at KIPP Miami: this pitch belongs to you. This is where memories will be created, dreams will grow and the future of football will be shaped.”

“As Miami prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 26™, we are committed to ensuring the tournament creates a lasting legacy that benefits our community long after the final match is played,” said Alina Hudak, President & CEO of the FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Host Committee. “This refurbished soccer field represents more than an investment in sports infrastructure - it is an investment in young people, healthier communities, and the future of Miami.”

The refurbishment was funded through the support of the Gumball 3000 Foundation as part of its mission to invest in youth-focused initiatives and create positive social change through global partnerships.

Students, educators, community leaders, and project partners gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which celebrated not only the completion of the facility upgrades, but also a shared vision of using football as a platform to inspire confidence, teamwork, leadership, and healthier lifestyles among young people.

The new pitch is expected to become a vibrant hub for sport and recreation in South Florida, providing durable, year-round access for students and local residents alike.

Together, FIFA Foundation USA, Gumball 3000 Foundation, and KIPP Miami are demonstrating how strategic partnerships can create lasting impact and strengthen communities through the unifying power of football.

Supply The Ride with The Skatepark Project

The Gumball 3000 Foundation continued its partnership with Tony Hawk’s organization, The Skatepark Project, to support Supply the Ride - a programme designed to help remove financial barriers to outdoor recreation by providing essential equipment and skate access opportunities to young people in underserved communities. As part of the Gumball family, acclaimed contemporary artists Slawn and Opake contributed their highly distinctive, internationally recognised creative practices to the initiative, designing bespoke custom skateboard decks that were gifted to young people in these communities during the rally.

Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island

The Foundation was proud to support the local skate community in Fernandina Beach, working alongside The Skatepark Project and Friends of Fernandina Skatepark to help create greater opportunities for underserved youth.

Fernandina Beach is known for its natural beauty, outdoor culture, and strong sense of community, but many local families have faced economic barriers that limit access to organised sports and recreational programmes. As the region has continued to grow, the need for inclusive, accessible youth spaces has become increasingly important - especially for young people who may not have the resources for fee-based activities.

At the heart of this initiative was the Fernandina Beach Skatepark, a genuine hub for creativity, connection, and progression within the skate community. The park is home to rising U.S. skateboarding prodigy Poe Pinson and the respected Waldo family, reflecting the deep grassroots culture and talent that exists within this coastal town.

Through this collaboration, the Foundation helped preserve and grow that culture by supporting a safe, welcoming environment where young people could show up freely, stay active, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Austin, Texas

Austin’s skate scene is globally recognised for its creativity, authenticity, and deep community roots. Like many growing cities, however, access to equipment, organised programming, and recreational opportunities has not been equal for all.

Working with No-Comply - a cornerstone of Austin skate culture - the Foundation delivered a youth-focused event and skate clinic, creating meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with skateboarding while fostering confidence, connection, and long-term participation in the local skate community.

The Fernandina Skatepark project was showcased during the Gumball arrivals on Friday, June 5th, with the Austin activation highlighted on Sunday, June 7th.

Laureus Academy Member and Gumballer, Lennox Lewis, returns to TRASO in Mexico City

As part of this year’s legacy initiative, the Gumball 3000 Foundation, in partnership with Laureus Sport for Good, supported the TRASO Boxing Program in Mexico City.

TRASO is a youth development programme that uses boxing as a foundation to engage children and young people in underserved communities, combining sport with education, mentorship, and psychosocial support. Its holistic model is designed to help participants build confidence, resilience, and life skills while creating safer pathways and expanded opportunities for their future.

Through this partnership, the Gumball 3000 Foundation and Laureus Sport for Good helped strengthen TRASO’s impact and highlighted the power of sport as a vehicle for social change - investing in environments where young people could grow not only as athletes, but as empowered members of their community.

In support of the programme, Laureus Academy Member Lennox Lewis joined his first Gumball 3000 Rally, attending the Rally Finale in Mexico City as a special guest in support of TRASO’s mission. His presence celebrated the programme’s work while highlighting the shared commitment of Laureus Sport for Good and the Gumball 3000 Foundation to creating opportunities for young people through sport.

As part of its ongoing charitable efforts, the Foundation was pleased to announce that TRASO received a portion of its annual grant to Laureus Sport for Good.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Joins the Gumball 3000 Rally

The Gumball 3000 Foundation facilitated and activated the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus as part of the Rally’s New Orleans stop, bringing its world-class Dolby Atmos mobile studio experience directly into the heart of the city’s vibrant creative community.

As part of this initiative, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus engaged emerging local talent through immersive recording sessions aboard the Lennon Bus, where young artists from both The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music and Junior Achievement collaborated with professional musicians from Treme and the Seventh Ward to create original music within one of the world’s most culturally significant musical landscapes.

The collaborative track produced through the initiative premiered during the Gumball arrivals on June 6, followed by additional recording sessions and career-focused workshops for New Orleans students in the days that followed.

This initiative provided meaningful access to professional creative tools, hands-on music production experience, and direct mentorship - helping to inspire, empower, and elevate the next generation of artists emerging from New Orleans’ rich cultural heritage.

The Lennon Bus departed for Texas with the Gumballers on Sunday, June 7th, showcasing the powerful collaboration and natural alignment this incredible initiative shared with Gumball.

Special thanks went to Brian Rothschild, Anna-Luisa Ballauf, and Renée Waters for their role in facilitating and bringing this collaboration to life.

GUMBALL 3000 FOUNDATION x THE KING’S TRUST: ROAD TO RETAIL

The Gumball 3000 Foundation launched its inaugural “Road To Retail” project in partnership with The King’s Trust in May 2025, with the goal of empowering young creatives to explore the world of fashion and streetwear whilst providing them with the opportunity to co-design an exclusive collection. 

Led by Gumball 3000 founder Maximillion Cooper, Gumball 3000 hosted a workshop at Gumball HQ, bringing together six young people from The King’s Trust for an inspiring, behind-the-scenes experience. Participants learned the essentials of developing a successful apparel collection - from design and branding to production and marketing. As part of the experience, the young people co-designed a limited-edition Gumball 3000 Foundation x The King’s Trust t-shirt and cap. These exclusive pieces serve as wearable reminders of the creativity and ambition of young people - gifted to rally participants as a token of meaningful impact.

As part of the project, the Gumball 3000 Foundation has pledged to donate £10 for every Gumball 3000 Tour T-Shirt and Driver's Cap sold to The King’s Trust - to help transform young lives. 

As a result of this impactful initiative, the Gumball 3000 Foundation has been nominated for two awards at The King’s Trust Partnerships Awards later this year.

SPORT ARENA STREETBALL x GUMBALL 3000 FOUNDATION

The Gumball 3000 Foundation joined forces with Sport Arena Streetball to host a youth-focused community basketball event in Craiova, Romania, during the rally's stop in the town centre.

Sport Arena Streetball, officially recognised by FIBA as a foundational pillar in the global growth of 3×3 basketball, provided a platform for local sports clubs and aspiring young players to showcase their talent.

The Foundation was delighted to welcome Basketball Leben e.V. & Club Sportiv Bögöz - a programme supported by the Foundation’s charity partners Laureus Sport for Good - to stage a special exhibition match featuring Gumball drivers and celebrities. 

As part of its ongoing charitable efforts, the Gumball 3000 Foundation is pleased to share that Leben Basketball will receive a portion of its grant to Laureus Sport for Good. 

The participants also received exclusive Gumball 3000 basketball merchandise at the event.

GUMBALL 3000 FOUNDATION X FELIPE PANTONE X VALENCIA CF FOUNDATION: RUTA URBANA

The Gumball 3000 Rally arrived in Valencia on the 25th September 2025, a year since the DANA floods that heavily impacted the region.

In collaboration with the Valencia CF Foundation and renowned artist Felipe Pantone, the Gumball 3000 Foundation helped deliver the fourth edition of the Ruta Urbana Valencia CF initiative in Benetússer, a town that was affected by the 2024 DANA floods. This project sought to restore the spirit of a community rebuilding through art, resilience, and collective hope.

At the heart of the project stands a monumental mural by Felipe Pantone, whose signature fusion of colour, motion, and digital energy redefines the rhythm of urban life. More than an artwork, the mural becomes a symbol of recovery - transforming the scars left by disaster into a vivid expression of strength and renewal.

For Felipe, this piece carries a profoundly personal dimension. His studio in nearby Massanassa was devastated by the floods, a loss that mirrored the hardship felt across the region. Out of that destruction emerged his mural “TERRA DE VALENTIA. Stability – Interruption – Clarity” - a visual meditation on the cycle of loss and regeneration.

As the artist explains, “It’s a timeline in which stability is abruptly interrupted by an accumulation of overwhelming events: the DANA. That irruption symbolises chaos, uncertainty, and the fragility of our environment. Yet beyond the interruption, the chromatic rhythm returns, leading toward greater clarity, light, and hope.”

Through his work, Felipe transforms rupture into renewal - turning a local tragedy into a universal story of resilience. The mural stands as both tribute and testament: a celebration of Benetússer’s collective strength and the unyielding creativity that rises from adversity.

“After every storm,” Pantone reflects, “a clearer horizon emerges.”

ANA & VLADE DIVAC FOUNDATION

The 26th Annual Gumball 3000 Rally passed through Belgrade today, as hundreds of fans filled Republic Square to witness the arrival of the world-famous supercar rally, on its route from Istanbul to Ibiza. Beyond the spectacle, the rally also made a meaningful contribution by supporting education for talented young boys and girls in Serbia.

As part of its commitment to creating a positive legacy in the cities it visits, the Gumball 3000 Foundation partnered with the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation to support the Divac Scholarships Programme and the Village Schools Project, helping underprivileged youth in Serbia pursue education and better opportunities.

"The Gumball 3000 Rally has always been about more than cars. it’s about leaving a positive legacy. Partnering with the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation allowed us to celebrate Serbia’s and Belgrade’s passion for basketball while supporting unprivileged local youth," said Julius Fenn-Evans, Gumball 3000 Foundation Manager.

"We are grateful to the Gumball 3000 Foundation for recognizing the need to support our work with young people in Serbia. Thanks to this initiative, more talented high school students who come from underprivileged families will be supported in their education and more rural schools will get the support they need," said Dejan Drobnjak, Communications Manager in the Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation.

The event combined entertainment with impact, ensuring Belgrade experienced not only the thrill of Gumball 3000, but also the rally’s philanthropic spirit.

COPA FBB RESIDENTIAL

Football Beyond Borders works with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in London who are disengaged at school, helping them finish school with the skills and grades to make a successful transition into adulthood. FBB achieves this by providing long-term, intensive support, built around relationships and young people’s passions, in the classroom and beyond and have since onboarded over 2,000 students across numerous schools all over the UK.

As part of FBB’s Half-Term Tour, the Gumball 3000 Foundation hosted two creative workshops for a group of their students at Gumball HQ. These workshops provided the young people with the opportunity to learn valuable skills across a range of creative disciplines. The students got involved with a DJ Masterclass hosted by Gumball DJ Martin2Smoove as well as working with our in-house graphic designers to create both short DJ mixes and football stickers for their football teams. 

The Gumball 3000 Foundation also funded a week-long residential project for Year 10 FBB students across the UK, to celebrate their achievements over the school year. The COPA FBB x Gumball 300 Foundation Residential included a range of football tournaments, fun recreational activities & educational workshops for the students. 

The Gumball 3000 Foundation proudly funded this year’s edition of COPA FBB. 

GUMBALL COMMUNITY CUP

In November last year, the Gumball 3000 Foundation staged the inaugural Gumball Community Cup, an event designed to unite brands, communities, and partners in support of the Foundation's mission to empower and uplift through sport.

The Foundation hosted a Creative Workshop alongside renowned artist Opake, who collaborated with young people at the Latimer Community Art Therapy Centre in West London (LCAT) to design a bespoke football. This unique piece will later be auctioned to raise funds supporting LCAT’s impactful work.

This remarkable collaboration highlights the power of art and sport in fostering creativity and community engagement.

A donation of £10,000 was made to Latimer Community Art Therapy.

SUPPLY THE RIDE CAMPAIGN

The Gumball 3000 Foundation partnered with The Skatepark Project (TSP) to support their Supply The Ride programme, delivering pre-assembled skateboards and equipment to communities around the world. The Foundation joined forces with TSP and Skateistan to incorporate this initiative into the Gumball 3000 25th Anniversary rally route, providing skateboard equipment to young skaters in Cambodia.

The donated skateboards were customised by graffiti artist Opake who spray painted 50 blank skateboard decks as part of a live art installation display at the Gumball 3000 Grid in Wat Botum, Phnom Penh.

KO PANYI FLOATING FOOTBALL PITCH

Ko Panyi (Koh Panyee) used to be a quiet fishing island unknown to most travellers around the world. But thanks to its unique attraction, it has become a popular tourist destination welcoming thousands of visitors every day.

Ko Panyi’s floating football pitch was born out of inspiration after the world cup in 1986. With little access to land to play on, a group of locals decided to build a pitch on water. This group later became Panyee FC, who have competed in and won a number of championships in Thailand.

Thousands of games later the pitch was in need of repair, so the Gumball 3000 Foundation funded a full refurbishment of the pitch allowing young people and the local Panyi community to continue enjoying their spectacular innovation. During the 25th Anniversary Rally, The Gumball 3000 Foundation co-hosted a Gumball All-Stars small-sided football match with World Champion Football Freestyler Séan Garnier and young people from Panyi FC, engaging Gumballers with the Foundation’s supported initiatives.

KAMPONG KHLEANG SPORTS FACILITY

Chong Prolay is a fishing village located within Kampong Khleang commune on the Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Cambodia. The local primary school is the first and only floating school in the village and serves around 100 children. Students mainly learn basic arithmetic and reading skills, but did not have access to a playground or recreational sports facility.

In the interest of the school and local community the Gumball 3000 Foundation funded the construction of a full-sized floating volleyball court, which also serves as a recreational playground for the local children. This facility is attached to Chong Prolay Primary School, which was also refurbished as part of the project.

A special thanks to ABOUTAsia Travel for all of their hard work on this project.

MUSTANG FASTBACK RESTORATION

As part of the Gumball 3000 Foundation Charity Auction held in Nashville during the 2022 Toronto to Miami Rally, the Foundation and Project Wreckless auctioned off two 1966/67 Mustang Fastback shells as part of a car restoration project. The Project Wreckless youth rebuilt each car to the desired specs of the winning bidders.

This amazing initiative gave Project Wreckless youth the opportunity to utilise and develop their mechanical skills on both a fun and challenging project, enhancing their skill sets for future employment opportunities. A number of youth have gained work experience and internships at global car manufacturers as a result of their engagement with the Project Wreckless programme.

This project also gave Gumballers the opportunity to engage with the Project Wreckless youth who built their cars during a workshop in San Francisco.