Football
Football is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. The beautiful game is England's national sport
- See Also:
- Blind Football
An Overview of Football
It's fast, skilful, fun and open to everyone. Most of us have kicked a football around at some point. One of the real beauties of the game is that it can be a sport for life. Friends and children in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Its free, fund and one of the best ways to keep fit and healthy.
The FA, the governing body of football in England, is responsible for developing and regulating the game at all levels from international football to the grassroots.
There are six international disability squads, one for each specific impairment. These squads represent England in friendly internationals as well as in European and World Championships.
National Governing Bodies
Disability Sport Worcester
Disability Sport Worcester specialises in creating and running sporting events, clubs and activities for children and adults with disabilities.
The Monday Night Club Football Club
An adult pan-disability, FA Charter Standard football club, specifically for people with learning disabilities and / or autism.
GK Icon Worcester
We are a franchise of the Goalkeeping organisation GK Icon. Based at Perdiswell Leisure Centre, we run weekly sessions focusing on ages 8-18.
Training is provided by a FA licensed and detailed specifically for the development of goalkeepers allowing th
WCWFCintheCommunity
WCWFC is a community-focused football club offering inclusive activities for all. From mixed-gender social games to women’s-only sessions, we provide a welcoming space to stay active, learn new skills, and connect with others. Open to all abilities, our
WCWFCintheCommunity
WCWFCintheCommunity exists to engage our local community through football. We’ve created two new initiatives for you to get involved in.
- Kick & Connect: A women’s only (24+) beginner friendly kick about.
- Kick & Mix: 7-a-side adults mixed f
Worcester City Women Football Club
Independently owned women’s football club, located in Worcester, UK.
Our vision is to be one of the UK’s leading women’s football clubs, with a strong association with our community delivered through our sustainable and inclusive actions and our
Worcester City Women Football Club
Independently owned women’s football club, located in Worcester, UK.
Our vision is to be one of the UK’s leading women’s football clubs, with a strong association with our community delivered through our sustainable and inclusive actions and our
Active Communities Worcester
Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!
Nunnery Wood Sports Complex
Nunnery Wood Sports Complex is located to the rear of Nunnery Wood High School off Spetchley Road. The site benefits from leafy surroundings, being adjacent to both the Nunnery Woods themselves, and Worcester Countryside Centre.
Worcester Community Trust
Worcester Community Trust runs six Community Centres in Worcester. We have facilities available for hire for Sports Clubs from Meeting Rooms to Small Sports Halls and a 3G Synthetic Pitch. If you need a venue in Worcester please do not hesitate to contact
University of Worcester Lakeside Campus
A SUSTAINABLE AND MODERN, RURAL OUTDOOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Future developments will be focused on supporting lifelong education in sport, outdoor activity, outdoor learning and science and the environment. We offer engaging experiences
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
Howdens Game Changer Programme - Football
1:00am - Fri 31st January, 2025
Howdens have partnered with the FA to invest £3M into improving grassroots football club’s kitchens so that they can serve their communities with food and refreshments.
Grassroots Football Fund
Grassroots Football have teamed up with the Utilita Football re-booted movement to launch the Grassroots Fund, providing support to grassroots clubs, leagues and volunteers who need the help.
Football Foundation - Small Grants
Small grants scheme offers grants of up to £25,000 for items that will help support your club from the restart and beyond. Whether you want to score your goals in style with some new goalposts or need some new maintenance machinery to keep your groundsman happy.
Premier League Stadium Fund
The Premier League Stadium Fund awards capital grants to clubs to support improvement of their stadium facilities for players, supporters and officials. Funding is available to clubs who play in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System, Tiers 1 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid and clubs promoted into the English Football League.
Barclays Community Football Fund
Barclays believe in creating opportunities for all through access to football. Through the Barclays Community Football Fund, we want to grow participation in football at every level.
Discrimination Support Officer
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA (LRCFA) is inviting applications for the role of Discrimination Support Officer. We are looking to hire multiple individuals that can form a support network for those that report allegations of discrimination, by offering bespoke support throughout the County FA’s Disciplinary Process.
Sports Coach
Become a Sport Coach and Inspire the Next Generation!
Do you have a passion for sports and a knack for motivating others? SSG is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Sport Coach to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Premier League Kicks Officer
Job description
Are you passionate about using the power of sport to create lasting change in young people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Programme Officer to lead the Premier League Kicks programme and drive other impactful youth engagement projects, including our Healthy Holidays initiative.
What is Premier League Kicks?
Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential.
The programme creates opportunities for young people who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence and/or from high-need areas to regularly engage in football, sport, mentoring and personal development opportunities.
Casual Coaches and Youth Workers
We are currently recruiting for a number of ‘casual’ positions, to support the expanding delivery of the Foundation’s projects and programmes. We are recruiting for;
Casual Football Coaches – to predominantly work on our Football Development Centres and Football Camps (minimum UEFA C/Level 2 in Coaching Football).
Casual Youth Workers – to predominantly work on our Premier League Kicks programme and across our Youth Engagement session (minimum Level 2 in Youth Work).
Casual Coach – to work across a variety of our sports participatory programmes and projects, not just football specific (minimum Level 2 in coaching from a recognised National Governing Body).
