Partnerships & Social Investment

A partnership that shapes the future

Football is more than ninety minutes. It is a shared language, a pathway for talent, and a platform that turns partnership into lasting impact.

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When the game becomes a force for impact

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Influence at scale

A widely shared passion that gives every message a natural place in people’s lives.

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Community connection

A common space bringing neighbourhoods, teams and families into one experience.

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Social impact

Structured programmes that turn sporting participation into trackable social outcomes.

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True belonging

A connection that starts with team and place, then grows into lasting community identity.

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A nationwide ecosystem

105,000+players
3,100+teams
8,400+matches
16sub-leagues
120+tournaments organised
150+tournaments supervised
1,600+activation tournaments
2,000+transfer requests registered during the latest transfer window
1,300+loan requests registered during the latest transfer window
4,000+total teams including age-category entries
Indicators reflect the latest approved figures published on the League app page.
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From the neighbourhood to the future

A connected journey giving talent a place to begin, a pathway to grow and an opportunity to be seen.

  1. 1Community reach
  2. 2Registration
  3. 3Discovery
  4. 4Assessment
  5. 5Care and support
  6. 6Development
  7. 7Competition
  8. 8Sporting profile
  9. 9Exposure
  10. 10Progress tracking
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Impact beyond the final whistle

Youth empowerment

Expand access to participation, training and positive pathways for young people.

Belonging and identity

Strengthen the player’s connection to team and place through community participation.

Community health

Create more opportunities for regular activity and healthier everyday habits.

Positive pathways

Channel time and energy into organised competition, discipline and teamwork.

Talent development

Identify potential, support development and create meaningful exposure opportunities.

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Partnership pathways built around ambition

Every ambition needs its own pathway. We shape each partnership around its goal and connect it to visible, measurable impact.

PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Strategic partner

Build ecosystem-wide, long-term impact

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Talent development partner

Give talent a pathway to be discovered and grow

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Social investment partner

Turn social investment into a measurable programme

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Regional partner

Create meaningful impact in local communities

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Facilities partner

Develop sporting environments for communities

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Technology partner

Improve digital experience and impact intelligence

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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PARTNERSHIP PATHWAY

Media and content partner

Turn outcomes into stories that travel and endure

Flexible model Built around partner goals Measurable impact With clear indicators and reporting
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AN IMPACT CYCLE BUILT FROM PLACE

Community pitch development

An impact cycle bringing private and non-profit sectors together to serve communities, improve sporting environments and turn participation into measurable outcomes.

  1. Pitch development

    Create safe, modern spaces that give community football an environment worthy of its ambition.

  2. Community programmes

    Turn each pitch into a launch point for sustained programmes serving young people, families and communities.

  3. Local participation

    Invite local residents to become part of the activity, identity and shared success of the place.

  4. Talent development

    Discover ability in its natural environment, then connect it with training, opportunity and progression.

  5. Outcome measurement

    Track participation, benefit and progress through indicators aligned with the initiative’s goals.

  6. Insight and impact

    Transform activity on the pitch into insight, stories and reporting that demonstrate lasting value.

PLACEPARTICIPATIONTALENTLASTING IMPACT
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Value that can be seen and measured

Reach and participationTrack audience reach, attendance and continued participation.
BeneficiariesDefine who benefits and how each group engages with a programme.
Geographic coverageMeasure how initiatives are distributed across regions and cities.
Content and engagementEvaluate content reach and the quality of audience engagement.
Success storiesDocument verified qualitative outcomes through approved cases.
Talent developmentFollow assessment, training and progress along the talent pathway.
Programme indicatorsCompare programme delivery with agreed objectives and outputs.
Periodic reportingBring outcomes and learning together in clear partner reports.

An illustrative framework, not actual performance data.

Partnerships & Social Investment

The pitch is open for partnership

We are looking for partners who create impact, discover talent, empower young people and invest in the future.

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