Set up your club. Build something great.

Everything you need to start your new grassroots football club the right way. We will guide you through every step of the journey.

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The journey to your new club

  1. 1 Plan your club Define your vision, values and the type of club you want to create.
  2. 2 Register and affiliate Register your club, apply for FA Charter Standard and join your county FA.
  3. 3 Build your team Recruit volunteers, set roles and build a strong committee.
  4. 4 Policies and safeguarding Put the right policies in place to keep everyone safe and protected.
  5. 5 Kit and equipment Get your kit, equipment and essentials ready for your new team.
  6. 6 Launch and grow Launch your club and start your journey in the grassroots game.

Essential resources

Club setup checklist Everything you need, step by step. Download Club constitution template A template to get you started. Download Risk assessment template Keep your players, coaches and volunteers safe. Download Volunteer roles guide Who does what, and what each role involves. Download

Funding and support

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Open now Football Foundation: grass pitch maintenance Grants toward drainage and maintenance Rolling applications Open now Football Foundation: goalposts and 3v3 goals Grants up to £25,000 Rolling applications
Practical and relevantReal coaching
For every coachNew or experienced
Player centredDevelopment first
Stronger togetherSharing and support

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