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Delighted that this is out. The vast majority of football clubs will never publish anything close to a strategy, so for both the Dons Trust Board and AFCW PLC to get this out is a really important sign of our determination to bring everyone along on the journey, but also the transparency with which we operate. I hope others follow. https://lnkd.in/ezXebcpr #afcw #afcwimbledon #footballbusiness #footballfinance

Video is a great medium for charities wishing to highlight their impact, and this is a great example! I was sent this by Kieran Connolly and wanted to share it to show what can be achieved with visual storytelling using video. A glossy report full of professionally captured images, a well developed written narrative, case studies, and testimonials would do a fantastic job of showcasing the work and successes of Sports Fun 4 All (and I'd recommend investing in that, if it's not already being done) but seeing and hearing it in video form like this makes for a more emotional and human connection. Not only that, research and anecdotal evidence suggests that people increasingly prefer to consume content in the form of video. Anyway, here it is, take a look and see for yourselves https://lnkd.in/e-FJpqtb And well done to Keiran and team, this kind of community sports initiative is really important - I know from a previous connection to AFC Fylde Foundation in Lancashire that it's not just about getting young people into physical activity and allowing them to develop sporting skills, it helps in all sorts of other ways too, from fostering a sense of community, teaching social skills, healthy eating, and keeping them out of trouble, to giving parents and carers some respite and enabling young people to acquire skills and behaviours that will boost employability in later life.

The Football Association has launched a five-year, landmark strategy to grow and develop grassroots football in England. Called ‘A Thriving Grassroots Game’, the new strategy aims to support sustainable growth over the next four years, with projections anticipating a further 220,000 new players across 15,000 new teams by 2028. There is also a target of creating 300 new synthetic turf pitches to ensure games and training can go ahead during the winter months. The strategy has been developed in collaboration with the County FA network and follows what the FA describes as “the biggest ever consultation process with the grassroots game across England”. The document sets out a direction of travel for grassroots football in England and outlines five priority areas. These are: ⚽ Improving playing choice and opportunity ⚽ Deliver equal opportunities for women and girls to play ⚽ Build more, and improve existing, facilities ⚽ Tackle poor behaviour ⚽ Develop a valued network of volunteers, coaches and referees FA CEO, Mark Bullingham, said: “Grassroots football has incredible power to unite communities, improve lives and inspire positive change. “Over the next four years we will transform the landscape of our grassroots game by investing in more new quality grass pitches to reach our 12,000 target, alongside over 300 new artificial pitches." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ey9g6KUP #football #grassroots #grassrootsfootball #sport James Kendall

Season 2 Kits for Clubs is now live. To date we have given away 6,000+ high quality football kits free of charge to clubs around the world, teams who share a passion for the sport but do not necessarily have the support or access to facilities that so many take for granted. Uniting football and fashion remains integral to our plans, building communities at all levels, spanning grassroots clubs, community projects, collaborations and pro football teams. The progress that has been made in that last 9 months has been great to see, with many new doors opening and many new projects on the horizon, but at the start remains Kits for Clubs and our commitment to support those that need it. Football really is powerful, we see this with so many iterations of jerseys as fashion items around the globe and the pull of the Premier League, but we have always retained that football is for the fans, the people that really make the game. The fact is that grassroots remains underfunded and many teams go without, Kits for Clubs is there to support and as our community grows, so will our commitment to grassroots. Great work from the Ben Gunn, Scot Bowman and John Ford and Kosmico FC. https://lnkd.in/ezmQND_U @louisbever for the amazing images. https://lnkd.in/eZR6u8pS

A recent surge in England’s football success is about to inspire future generations, as the UK government commits to strengthening grassroots football facilities. Recognizing the efforts of those who keep the sport alive, this initiative aims to support young football stars and ensure every child has access to quality sports education in schools. #communityfootballclubs #Englandfootballsuccess #footballfacilities #footballinfrastructureUK #GovernmentSportsFunding #GrassrootsSportsInvestment #physicaleducationinschools #schoolsportsfunding #sportseducationUK #thxnews

♻️⚽ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Grassroots football is the foundation of the sport, providing opportunities for young people to participate, develop their skills, and build a love for the game. Sponsorship plays a crucial role in supporting grassroots football, enabling clubs and organizations to invest in facilities, coaching, and equipment. 🫵 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Sponsorship provides much-needed financial support for grassroots clubs and organizations, allowing them to invest in essential resources. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Sponsorship can help to improve the quality of facilities available to grassroots players, such as pitches, changing rooms, and equipment. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: Sponsorship can enable clubs to provide high-quality coaching to their players, helping them to develop their skills and reach their full potential. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Sponsorship can help to increase participation in grassroots football, particularly among underrepresented groups. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Sponsorship can contribute to the development of local communities by supporting local clubs and organizations. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Grassroots football should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or ability. 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬: Football can be used to tackle social issues such as poverty, crime, and discrimination. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Grassroots clubs can play a vital role in encouraging community engagement and promoting a sense of belonging. By working together, sponsors, clubs, and organizations can create a sustainable future for grassroots football that benefits everyone involved. #sponsorship #socialresponsibility #grassrootsfootball #sustainability #diversitandinclusion #socialissues #communityengagement #roiinsport

The Power of Sponsorships and Associations in Grassroots Football ⚽ Grassroots football is more than just a game; it’s a platform for nurturing talent, fostering community, and inspiring dreams. Yet, for grassroots football leagues to truly thrive, they need more than just passion – they need strong partnerships. 🤝 Sponsorships and associations play a pivotal role in fueling the growth of grassroots football. Here’s why they matter: ▶️ Empowering Local Talent: Financial backing provides resources for better coaching, equipment, and facilities, helping young players unlock their full potential. ▶️ Building a Stronger Community: Partnerships bring people together. Whether through tournaments or workshops, they create opportunities for connection and shared experiences. ▶️ Creating Visibility for the Sport: Sponsors and partners amplify the reach of grassroots leagues, drawing attention to the incredible talent and stories that emerge from the local level. ▶️ Driving Social Impact: Beyond football, these collaborations contribute to education, inclusivity, and health, making a positive impact on lives both on and off the field. To all the organizations, local businesses, and football enthusiasts out there: investing in grassroots football isn’t just supporting a sport – it’s building the foundation for dreams, opportunities, and lifelong skills. Let’s work together to elevate the game from the ground up. 💪⚽ #GrassrootsFootball #Sponsorship #CommunityImpact #FootballForAll

Crafting an epic summer grassroots football tournament is fulfilling and brings the community together. Wondering where to start? No sweat. Here are key steps to ensure your event is seamless and memorable: 1. **Define Your Goals:**    - Who's the audience?   - Age groups and skill levels?   - Number of teams? 2. **Select the Perfect Venue:**   - Ensure enough space and good pitch conditions.   - Consider access, parking, and facilities. 3. **Plan Your Budget:**   - Include venue hire, ref fees, gear, and promotion.   - Consider fundraising through entry fees, sponsorships, and sales. A well-structured plan leaves everyone buzzing with good vibes. #SportsManagement #GrassrootsFootball

Superb cause and a superb post from my good friend Jason Costello If you or someone you know has been affected by #MND or you want to passively or actively back a positive mission of hope, then read the post below.

📣 A huge shout out to four club volunteers who are maximising sponsorship in less time than ever before. 👏🏻 This work is enabling them to fund club projects, raise their profiles, and improve membership experiences. 📰 Find out more about their success in this article from The Cricketer: “𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙗’𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙉𝘼𝙋 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥” ✅ This article covers the following topics, which can be applied to any grassroots sports club across the UK: 💭 Learning new sponsorship strategies. 🫱🏻🫲🏼 Securing more sponsorship revenue. ⏳ Managing sponsorship to deliver value. 💷 Retaining sponsorship for longer. ➡️ Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eV-Cc2Y9 #SNAPSponsorship #grassroots #sport #sponsorship #cricket #volunteers #savetime #increaseincome