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About the course Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – but are you clear about the vital role you can play? Safeguarding is about creating safe environments and preventing children from experiencing harm or abuse. Put simply, safeguarding refers to measures we take to protect our children – and keep them safe and well. Whether that’s your […]
English football is set to unite again over the above weekend to promote Play Safe – a countrywide campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding in our national game. Led by The Football Association, the Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level […]
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APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 are now OPEN We believe grassroots players should feel safe when taking part in the game we love. The Grassroots Red Sky Foundation Defibrillator Programme will provide 100 grassroots football locations with a FREE Defibrillator. We’re looking to support clubs and venues which regularly host football for multiple teams and age […]
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Why apply for a Football Foundation grass drainage grant? Providing a suitable playing surface is essential to sustain and increase participation in grassroots football, so the Football Foundation is able to provide funding for works to improve the drainage of grass pitches. Eligibility 01 Who can apply? You don’t have to be a football […]
Read More… from UPTO £25000 FOOTBALL FOUNDATION GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR GRASS PITCH DRAINAGE
Tragedy has struck a club in Solihull, as fire ravages a club which sits in the heart of its community and completely destroys their clubhouse leaving the building completely ruined. The incident is being treat as suspicious by police and fire services. Club secretary Spencer McArdle said it was heartbreaking but the pitch […]
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The FA will introduce point deductions for teams across the grassroots game if their players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct, making clear to clubs that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated. Point deductions will apply to clubs at Step 7 and below of the men’s game, and clubs across Tier […]
Read More… from THE FA INTRODUCE POINT DEDUCTIONS FOR TEAMS ACROSS THE GRASSROOTS GAME
Football Foundation grants of upto £25k available for new or replacement goalposts. Why apply for Football Foundation Grant? A small grant can go a very long way – there’s nothing like scoring a goal in a brand new net. From matchdays to training sessions, we’ve got your goalposts needs covered. Eligibility 01 You can […]
Football Foundation grants of upto £25,000 available for the purchase of portable floodlights. Why apply? Portable floodlights can be a cost-effective way for you to use your facilities during the hours of darkness. The Football Foundation will accept applications for both new and previously owned portable floodlights for use on artificial or natural turf […]
Storage Container grants from the Football Foundation Why apply? The provision of secure storage such as containers is a simple cost – effective way of increasing your capacity for equipment and freeing up space within your site for better use. Eligibility 01 You don’t have to be a football club to apply to the […]
Comets is a new, enjoyable and inclusive programme that is being piloted by the FA, This is a project aimed at children aged 5-11 years old who may have a disability or additional needs. We believe it is essential for every child to have access to opportunities in football where they can find their ‘space […]
