by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | headline news, News
Every coach remembers them. Not because they’re the loudest. Not because they know the most about football. Not because their child scores the most goals. They stand out for a completely different reason. They make grassroots football better. For everyone. If...
by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | headline news, News
Every grassroots football club has heard the same sentence. “We really need more volunteers.” It’s repeated in committee meetings, WhatsApp groups and on touchlines across the country. Yet year after year, the number of people doing the work seems to...
by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | headline news, News
Spend enough time around grassroots football and you’ll notice something. The best clubs aren’t always the biggest. They don’t always have the best facilities. They don’t always have the nicest clubhouse. They don’t always win the most...
by GRF Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
Dear Coach, You probably don’t hear this often enough. Thank you. Thank you for setting your alarm on a Sunday morning when everyone else is enjoying a lie-in. Thank you for standing in the freezing rain, the pouring rain and, occasionally, the blazing sunshine....
by GRF Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | headline news, Latest News, News
As temperatures continue to rise across parts of the UK, thousands of grassroots football clubs are returning for pre-season training and preparing for their first summer friendlies. Hot weather does not automatically mean football should be cancelled. With sensible...
by GRF Admin | Oct 22, 2025 | Funding, headline news, Latest News
HOW TO APPLY The Football Foundation manages this fund to help clubs and organisations improve facilities for women and girls. To ensure fair access, applicants can submit one application per season, unless otherwise agreed with the Foundation. Before applying, please...
