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Help support women and girls's football at your club with these 3 great initiatives!

Demand for women and girls's football has increased by 56% between 2020 and 2024, and following this, from 2020-2025 we've seen an amazing increase of 31% in girls having access to football in PE lessons.

Become part of the positive change seen in England's football ecosystem, check the resources above, or reach out to your local County FA, and find out how you can make your club a more inclusive space.

Did you know some of England's 2026 World Cup Squad started out in non-league clubs and youth programs? And even Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy?

From fan favourite Dan Burn, to 2x FA Cup winner Marc Guéhi, grassroots football was a crucial part of each of these players' journeys to the top of the football ecosystem 🏆
Marc Guehi: Cray Wanderers FC ➡️ Manchester City
Dan Burn: Darlington Football Club ➡️ Newcastle United
Ollie Watkins: Weston-super-Mare AFC ➡️ Aston Villa
Jordan Pickford: Darlington FC ➡️ Everton
Jamie Vardy: Stocksbridge Park Steels ➡️ Leicester City

Can you name any other Premier League players that started out in non-league?

By building a bond with your community, you create new pathways to club growth 🌱

What you give to your community, they will give back. Reach out to local businesses, schools, or community groups to chat, start building a rapport, and explore how you can work together to benefit your local area. Show the people around your club that you want to support them, and they will be more likely to support you in kind.

Early results could start as small as posting your flyer in a shop window or a raffle prize in a club fundraiser, but over time, if you keep building these relationships with community members, it could lead to collaborative events at your clubhouse, partnerships with local schools, or sponsorship for your club.

All you need to do to start is say hello! Let us know if you have any other tips or suggestions below 💬

Send this to a volunteer you appreciate! ⚽

Grassroots is the foundation of the game we all know and love, so many of England's football icons began their journeys at their local club, facilitated and empowered by the incredible volunteers that make it all happen.

So to all of you out there making grassroots football possible, getting involved on or off the pitch, or even cheering in the stands, thank you for everything that you do to keep the foundations of English football strong ❤️🤍

Did you know some of England's 2026 World Cup Squad started out in non-league clubs and youth programs? As well as Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy?

From fan favourite Dan Burn, to 2x FA Cup winner Marc Guéhi, grassroots football was a crucial part of each player's journey to the top of the UK football ecosystem 🏆
Marc Guéhi: Cray Wanderers FC ➡️ Manchester City
Dan Burn: Darlington Football Club ➡️ Newcastle United
Ollie Watkins: Weston super Mare AFC ➡️ Aston Villa
Jordan Pickford: Darlington FC ➡️ Everton
Jamie Vardy: Stocksbridge Park Steels ➡️ Leicester City

Can you name any other Premier League players that started out in non-league?

Did you know some of England's 2026 World Cup Squad started out in non-league clubs and youth programs?

From Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy, to 2x FA Cup winner Marc Guéhi, grassroots football was a crucial part of each player's journey to the top of the UK football ecosystem 🏆
Marc Guéhi: Cray Wanderers FC ➡️ Manchester City
Dan Burn: Darlington Football Club ➡️ Newcastle United
Ollie Watkins: Weston-super-Mare AFC ➡️ Aston Villa
Jordan Pickford: Darlington Football Club ➡️ Everton
Jamie Vardy: Stocksbridge Park Steels ➡️ Leicester City

Can you name any other Premier League players that started out in non-league?

Struggling to recruit young people at your club? Take a look at our suggestions to make sure you're creating accessible and inclusive pathways for young people to join your club.

Got any tips for how to bring in and retain young people? Share them in the replies to help out your fellow clubs!

Struggling to recruit young people at your club? Take a look at our suggestions to make sure you're creating accessible and inclusive pathways for young people to join your club.

Got any tips for how to bring in and retain young people? Share them in the replies to help out your fellow clubs!