Location and general information
Categories
Access to Sport - 
Children with disabilities - 
Conflict victims - 
Gender Equality - 
Healthy lifestyle - 
Personal development
Access to Sport - Children with disabilities - Conflict victims - Gender Equality - Healthy lifestyle - Personal developmentContext
Children and families in deprived Scottish communities continue to face increasing financial pressure. The ongoing impact of inflation and cost-of-living challenges has further widened inequality. As a result, more children than ever are unable to afford football participation costs. Without intervention, hundreds of children face becoming excluded from regular training, club activities and matches, severely impacting their physical and mental well-being.
Project goals
- Support the participation of up to 500 disadvantaged children in grassroots football throughout the year
- Prevent vulnerable children from dropping out of organised sport
- Strengthen long-term engagement and participation in football at grassroots level
- Promote inclusion and equal access to sport regardless of financial background
- Support children's mental health, physical well-being and personal development
- Strengthen the football community by ensuring equal opportunities for all young players
Project content
- Launch a nationwide bursary scheme and deliver application support through local grassroots clubs
- Collaborate with strategic partners such as the Scottish FA, the Scottish Youth Football Association, Scottish Women’s Football and Scottish Para-Football
- Monitor impact through club reports, family feedback and participation data
- Deliver over 73,500 hours of football activity across Scotland
Partners
