Football Community Funding

The success of Premier League football has allowed the League to provide unparalleled levels of funding for communities, schools and the wider football pyramid.

Long-term Premier League investment has underpinned the development of two of the largest sports charities in the world: the Premier League Charitable Fund and the Football Foundation.

Launched in 2010, the Premier League Charitable Fund uses Premier League funds and those from partners, including the Professional Footballers’ Association, to support the delivery of community and school-based programmes across England and Wales. These include major initiatives such as Premier League Kicks, Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Inspires.

More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people and the wider community.

A network of Club Community Organisations (CCOs) – charities attached to Premier League, EFL and National League clubs – are supported to deliver these programmes on a vast scale.

With 6,200 people employed, the network reaches high-need communities across England and Wales. Annual investment via the Premier League Charitable Fund has almost quadrupled in just over a decade, with the Premier League investing more than £325 million since its formation in 2010.

Before grants are awarded, a Capability Code of Practice, developed in collaboration with the charity, PFA and EFL Trust, provides a rigorous governance standard for club charities to meet, including safeguarding and finance requirements.

A comprehensive package of training and workforce development also ensures continuous improvement of the network.