The launch of The Geoff Capes Foundation took place at the home of Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

In attendance were notable business, voluntary and civic leaders including The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Colonel John Wilson, OBE, DL, Mayor of Derby City Council, Councillor Mike Carr and Dame Rt. Hon. Margaret Beckett MP.

Guest speakers were Geoff Capes, and former England International and Derby County Goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.