Thousands invested in grassroots football in South Wiltshire
The Government cash will towards things like new goalposts and floodlights
Sports clubs across South Wiltshire and West Hampshire are among those getting a slice of £64 million of Government funding for grassroots games.
The funding will deliver upgrades, improvements and new pitches - making more high quality facilities available for people to play football, hockey and other grassroots sports.
Projects support a range of facility types - from the creation or upgrade of changing rooms, grass pitches and 3G football turf pitches and pavilions, to floodlights, fencing and improved disabled access.
In South Wiltshire and West Hampshire, the funding includes:
- £1,621 for Durrington FC to get new goalposts for Bulford Rec
- £229 for goalposts for Pewsey Vale FC
- £495 for goalposts at Wellington Academy in Tidworth, for Amesbury Walking Football
- £3,501 for floodlights at Alderholt Rec for the football club
- £2,640 for floodlights for Broughton Youth FC
- £1,080 for goalposts at Five Rivers for Salisbury Rovers
- £2,863 for goalposts at South Newton Youth FC
- £1,200 for goalposts at Tisbury Sports FC
- £18,200 for building improvements for Donhead Sports Club
A central aim of the programme is to level up access to community sports facilities and invest in some of the most deprived areas in the UK to give as many people as possible the opportunity to take part in sport.
40% per cent of the funding will be used to support multi-sport facilities, ensuring a wide range of sports are supported and helping to deliver benefits beyond football.
Robert Sullivan, CEO, Football Foundation said:
“It’s vital the next generation has access to great places to play.
“Thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government, the Football Foundation is directing more money than ever into supporting the grassroots game. Every one of the facilities we fund will provide equal access for women and girls. That means providing safe, accessible and inclusive environments for women and girls from their journey to the site right up to their first step onto the pitch.”