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Grant helps Kingfisher FC

Redditch Editorial 29th Jun, 2017 Updated: 29th Jun, 2017   0

NEWLY-FORMED women’s and girls’ football team Kingfisher FC are celebrating after being awarded a £4,500 Grow the Game grant – an initiative welcomed by England manager Gareth Southgate.

The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots football in Redditch, has paved the way for Kingfisher FC to give females of all ages a platform to enjoy football in a fun and safe environment whilst feeling part of a club.

Southgate, a Football Foundation ambassador, said: “I am so pleased Kingfisher FC has secured this Grow the Game grant. The club has worked very hard with Worcestershire FA and the Football Foundation to get more local people playing football so they can enjoy the many physical and mental benefits that come with playing regular sport.

“Grow the Game is mainly funded by the FA and delivered by the Football Foundation. This is money that is flowing from the very top of the game down to the lowest levels, to help clubs at the grassroots to bear the cost of starting up a new team, whether it be for a new kit, pitch hire or sending volunteers on FA-accredited coaching courses.”




Grow the Game is a £2.5m programme funded by the FA and the Football Foundation. It awards grants to grassroots football clubs that wish to create new teams, especially among under-represented groups.

Some £1,500 is available to help FA-affiliated clubs with the cost of creating a new team, which might include the cost of FA coaching courses, FA league affiliation costs, referees fees, first aid kits and even football kit and equipment.


Kingfisher FC club chairman Liam Smith said: “As a club, from the committee through to the players, we are extremely delighted to have received this grant.

“We thank the Football Foundation for this opportunity for us to build our project in Redditch. Girls’ football is on the rise in this country and this is a great opportunity to get local girls enjoying football regardless of ability and background.”

Kingfisher FC under 14 girls are seeking new players. For more details call Smith on 07850 421845.

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