Barclays believe in creating opportunities for all through access to football. That’s why, in partnership with us here at Sported, the Barclays Community Football Fund is providing grants, training, and exclusive ticketing offers to make football more accessible in communities across the UK.

The Barclays Community Football Fund is helping to reduce inequalities in football by supporting community sports groups who need it most. The programme focuses on groups operating in areas of high deprivation and supporting young people from the following underrepresented groups: women and girls, racially diverse communities, young people with disabilities, from the LGBTQ+ community, and from lower socio-economic areas.

Community sports groups can apply to receive:

£1000 Access Grants to spend on increasing underrepresented young people’s access to play
Up to £5000 Deep Impact grants available for existing fund recipients
Coaching grants to get more women qualified to coach girls’ football at a grassroots level
Access to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training and resources
Exclusive opportunities to apply for Premier League and Barclays FA Women’s Super League tickets, mascot opportunities and exclusive promotional experiences