Last Christmas, Gift of Kit with partners, Deliveroo, wanted to say a big thank you to grassroots football volunteers. We asked clubs to nominate someone for their chance to win an amazing range of festive prizes We recognise the immense effort that goes into keeping grassroots sport alive from an army of millions of volunteers […]
Sport plays a significant role in society. It keeps people active, healthier, both physically and mentally, and develops skills and confidence. Physical activity builds social and community cohesion. It teaches teamwork, discipline and respect. For many, playing sport is the highlight of their week. That sense of belonging and achievement, a feeling of winning or […]
Deliveroo has committed to give away 500,000 free meals to NHS staff across the UK as the Covid-19 outbreak worsens. The food delivery service has teamed up with restaurant chains to offer free food for workers on the frontline of the pandemic. Deliveroo operates in more than 200 cities across the UK and has already raised £150,000 in donations […]
The Coronavirus pandemic is hitting sport hard, nowhere more so than grassroots sport. We know all clubs will be feeling the pinch now with no matches and no money coming into meet the fixed overheads of grassroots sport. One longer term is the impact from local businesses. It is estimated that small and local businesses […]
Grassroots sport in The UK has been dealt a further blow as councils have announced that 710 pitches are due to be closed. Britain’s football pitches are in decline, something that experts say jeopardises the country’s ability to develop the next generation of stars. Data released under the Freedom of Information Act reveals that more […]
Throughout this article we’ll take some different perspectives on the growth of women’s football. We’ve got predictions on what the future might hold from football finance guru Dr Rob Wilson, a grassroots view from South Wales and England’s Millie Bright tells us where the ‘missing link’ is when it comes to female participation. Earlier this […]
