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4 June 2026

Sponsorship Series Part 5: How should you price sponsorship at your grassroots football club??

By this point, you've built everything you need. You know what sponsorship is, how to present your club, what you can offer, and who to approach. The final piece is...

4 June 2026

Sponsorship Series Part 4: Who should you approach to sponsor your grassroots football club?

By now, you've done the groundwork. You understand what sponsorship really means, how to present your club, and what you can offer. The next step is turning that into action...

4 June 2026

Sponsorship Series Part 3: What can your grassroots football club offer a sponsor?

So far in this series, we've looked at the difference between sponsors and donors, and how to present your club in a way that makes partnership opportunities clear. The next...

4 June 2026

Sponsorship Series Part 2: How to present your grassroots football club to potential sponsors

In Part 1, we explored the difference between sponsors and donors, and why that distinction matters for grassroots football clubs. Now, the focus shifts to something just as important: how...

4 June 2026

Sponsorship Series Part 1: What's the difference between a sponsor and a donor in grassroots football?

For most grassroots football clubs, finding reliable income is one of the biggest challenges. Pitch hire, kit, referees, equipment, league fees, it all adds up. While subs and fundraising play...

4 June 2026

Volunteer Factor Part 3: How to grow volunteer support at your grassroots football club

Strong clubs don't just rely on a small group of people to keep things running. They create an environment where others feel able and willing to get involved. In Parts...

4 June 2026

Volunteer Factor Part 2: Handling challenging conversations and building stronger relationships at your grassroots football club

Strong clubs aren't built on avoiding difficult conversations. They're built on handling them well. In Part 1, we explored how wider involvement strengthens your club. But with more people involved...

4 June 2026

Volunteer Factor Part 1: Why involvement beyond the pitch strengthens your grassroots football club

Grassroots football clubs don't run on facilities or fixtures alone. They run on people. Coaches, volunteers, families, and supporters all shape the experience for players. When that wider group feels...

4 June 2026

How to secure funding for your grassroots club

For most grassroots clubs, funding isn't just about growth. It's about stability. Keeping sessions running, maintaining facilities, supporting volunteers, and making your club accessible all rely on having money coming...

4 June 2026

Supporting grassroots sports through community and sustainability

Grassroots sports clubs are often balancing a lot at once. Keeping members engaged, managing day-to-day activity, and finding ways to bring in additional income, all while trying to make sport...

3 June 2026

Getting more girls and women involved in football starts with the experience you create

Football should feel like a sport that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, experience or background. The good news is that more girls and women are getting involved in football...

3 June 2026

Sports club funding: A practical guide to grants and funding opportunities

Finding and securing funding for your club or organisation can feel complex. With so many grants, criteria and application processes to navigate, it's not always clear where to start or...