We’re committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone who loves the beautiful game. Transforming lives and strengthening communities is our ultimate goal and we’re proud to play our part so you can play yours.
National Football Facility Strategy
The National Football Facilities Strategy (NFFS) sets out the Football Foundation’s ambition to transform England’s grassroots game over the next ten years. The Premier League, The FA and Government aim to deliver thousands of new pitches, while also investing in the improvement of existing grass pitches and off-pitch facilities across the country.
Where we make a difference
Local Football Facility Plans
As part of the National Football Facilities strategy, we’ve divided the country into 326 regions with a bespoke Local Football Facility Plan (LFFP) created for each local authority in England. Find out more about LFFPs and potential facilities and investment opportunity in your area.
Grass Pitch Improvement Strategy
Even with the wider availability of 3G pitches did you know the majority of grassroots football is still played on traditional grass pitches? That’s why improving these remain a priority for us.
Working alongside The FA we’ve developed the Grass Pitch Improvement Strategy. The aim is to ensure every affiliated football fixture is played on a quality football pitch and keep grassroots football where it should be...on grass.
Our hubs
Our aim is to raise the quality of grassroots facilities and provide sporting opportunities for all over the next five years. The £200m investment in multi-pitch hubs has enabled us to work in partnership with councils and local football organisations, with hubs already in Liverpool, London and Sheffield.
The Football Stadia Improvement Fund is a non-charitable arm of the Football Foundation Funded by the Premier League.
“I’ve been a Football Foundation Ambassador for many years now and know that we are a nation of footballers – fans, players and coaches alike."
Like everywhere else, we’re adjusting the way we work at the Football Foundation. We’ve taken action to protect our team and to ensure that we can continue to support the development of grassroots football facilities. We understand that this is a hugely difficult time for everyone and we will be as flexible as we can be in supporting you every step of the way.
Please click below to read the full message from our CEO, Paul Thorogood.
