From 2022-24, our partnership delivered:
- Over £3million distributed through Sported to community groups and facility developments.
- 556,916 young people impacted by the programme.
- 3,520 organisations became part of the Barclays Community Football Fund network.
- 87% of groups able to engage with new young people from under-represented groups – creating 32,568 new young people playing football.
- 54% of Groups able to train up new coaches from under-represented groups, creating 2,914 additional coaches – including more Female coaches for Girls.
- A unique Participatory Grant Model to engage with communities traditionally excluded from funding.
- 664 Barclays employees engaging in the programme and inspiring a local group to apply for a grant.
- 100% of groups said that the grant had made a positive difference to their group.