In The Box

Ever since Leah Williamson lifted the trophy and crowned the Lionesses champions of Europe, women's football has hit centre stage. More funding, more spaces, more champions than ever before

Welcome to The England Football Family Join us for our latest #InTheBox Series 05, Episode 07 From the glittering Grassroots Football Awards at a star-studded Wembley. To the launch of The England Football Family at the 2024 Community Shield. To coaches at the inspirational 160-team MSB Woolton FC. Yes, our latest #InTheBox delves deep into the wonderful world of volunteering in football. Where would football be without volunteers? We join just a few of the volunteers across England who make football happen. As well as meeting Grassroots Football Award winners, we celebrate the launch of The England Football Family and learn more about the rewards and recognition every volunteer can now receive. See it all #InTheBox! Find out more about volunteering in football at www.englandfootball.com/volunteer Get rewarded for all that you do at www.myenglandfootball.com

CHASETOWN SPECIAL Join us for our latest #InTheBox Series 05, Episode 06 Time for a new #InTheBox episode, It's all about community. In this quick-fire episode, join us on our trip to Chasetown FC, a club with a fierce fanbase and knack for community outreach. Tom Lee gets the lowdown on how clubs like Chasetown keep players, fans and volunteers involved in the club. What can you do to enrich your pitch, clubhouse and team? Find out tried and tested ways to build common ground and lasting relationships with your community. All in this episode of In The Box. Time to get into it!

Sun's out. Wembley's packed. Game on. Welcome to The Non - League Finals Day! Join ITB hosts Tom, Charlotte and Sarah for a day of brilliance and beauty, where four teams battle it out to win The Isuzu FA Vase and FA Trophy. With over 900 clubs involved in the competition, the final is a massive event in the football calendar, and this year saw masses of fans head to Wembley to cheer on their local clubs, friends, family and neighbours. For the love of the club, the community, the game. Alongside the glory-filled games and friendly rivalry, join our hosts as they interview the people who make the non - league competition special. The army of volunteers who have created a legacy of champions. The behind-the-scenes stars.The supporters who make it all happen. Heart, knowledge, and much much more in this episode of #InTheBox…

Five seasons. Over 130,000 views. One team. All of you! Created during lockdown, ITB gave football clubs across the country hope, opportunities, guidance and advice in uncertain times. Five seasons on, we're still helping clubs be the best they can be. And proud of our very special journey. Join hosts Sarah, Tom and Charlotte as they reflect on some of the best ITB moments and memories. Stand-out interviews. Special events. Sharp ideas. Support. Advice. Community. It's all here. Join us on our journey so far…

Series 05 Episode 03 This month's #InTheBox message couldn't be clearer – football is for everyone! And it's great news for your club. As well as giving fairer access to football for more people, improving your disability football offer is one of the best ways there is to grow your club. You can run more teams, have more players and volunteers, and better reflect your local community. A rollercoaster of emotion and insight From Zara Musker, captain of the England Women Deaf Futsal team, to dedicated disability football coaches, to The FA's Baroness Sue Campbell, we hear valuable insights and see the joy of football for players with a disability. Ready to join us?

THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS Join us for our latest #InTheBox Series 05, Episode 02 Time for a new #InTheBox episode, and time to explore the true value of volunteering – not just for grassroots clubs, but for the volunteers themselves. Join us and discover what volunteering mean to our hosts Ashton United FC, and for its host of volunteers who fill an amazing array of different roles. You put lots in, you get lots out You'll see what makes volunteers gold dust at every level at Ashton United FC. You'll hear what its band of volunteers get back from the time they put in. We meet club officials, players and of course volunteers who lift the lid on how the club rewards and recognises its volunteers, and the often surprising benefits volunteers receive for their support. Join us for a warm welcome on a cold night From sitting in the stand, to being the pitch, to relaxing inside ‘The Crossbar' – Ashton United's magnificent social club – we're given the warmest of welcomes on the coldest of nights, and are embraced by a remarkable community and family. See it all #InTheBox! Want to volunteer in football? Volunteers are vital to the success of grassroots football. So if you want to help people play and enjoy football, you can find out how to get involved and be supported here. https://www.englandfootball.com/participate/volunteer

JUST DO IT! BECOME A NIKE PARTNER CLUB Join us for our latest #InTheBox Series 05, Episode 01 It's a whole new series for #InTheBox, and for our latest episode, we're looking into a whole new world of opportunity for your grassroots club. Want to become a Nike Partner Club? Did you know that as a Nike Partner Club, you get so much more than kit and gear? We join MSB Woolton FC at their home in South Liverpool to discover how being a Nike Partner Club has also brought financial support, sponsors, coaches, teams, knowledge, a full-time manager, and opportunities to join great events like the Nike Partner Club event at England's St George's Park. Join us for fun, games…and legends! We then follow MSB Woolton FC to St George's Park for a fantastic event exclusively for Nike Partner Clubs from across the country. Here our hosts Charlotte Richardson and friends of #InTheBox Mollie and Rosie meet England legends Stuart Pearce and Rachel Brown-Finnis, and hear what makes being a Nike Partner Club a winner from the start. See it all #InTheBox! If you'd like to find out more about being a Nike Partner Club, we'd recommend you reach out to your assigned Nike retailer or contact the NPC team on nikepartnerclub@nike.com Watch our previous #InTheBox podcasts: YOUTH LEADS THE WAY! | S4 EP9 | IN THE BOX - An England Football Podcast– (https://youtu.be/Ezm_Rnt0KTM) The FA Disability Cup | S4 EP8 | IN THE BOX - An England Football Podcast – (https://youtu.be/Xu1PVYniHzw) Scoring Hat-Tricks: engaging players & communities |S4 EP7| IN THE BOX - An England Football Podcast – (https://youtu.be/qWBBvhciyXs) Want to volunteer in football? Volunteers are vital to the success of grassroots football. So if you want to help people play and enjoy football, you can find out how to get involved and be supported here. https://www.englandfootball.com/participate/volunteer

Join us for our latest InTheBox We're taking a youthful look at grassroots football in our latest In The Box podcast. We explore how young people can help your club or league improve diversity, increase inclusivity, and bring a whole host of ideas and fresh thinking to help you grow and better engage your community. Get that FALA feeling! Join us at the stately Walton Hall in Warwickshire for an FA Youth Council takeover. Youth Leaders Tiara and Lois take the presenter reins, and introduce to our fabulous guests – from Coaching Mentors, to FA Leadership Academy (FALA) award winners, to future leader graduates. Meet them all #InTheBox!

A Weekend of Greats @ The FA Disability Cup Finals 2023 An #InTheBox Special They were Here for the Glory…we were there for the Story! Tuning in from St. George's Park, this month's special episode of #InTheBox celebrates The FA Disability Cup Finals 2023 and the people who made it a resounding hit. Journey through the weekend with hosts Tom and Sarah as they scout out the amazing skills and spectacular scenes of the Partially Sighted Final, Amputee Final and Blind Final. We've all the stars making an appearance – the coaches, supporters, always-on-hand support teams and the fabulous footballers themselves, all giving the score on how clubs and players-to-be (or you!) can get involved in the disability game. Through their words, we focus on improving inclusivity in football and the need for more disability pathways in clubs. Hit play and lap up the unbelievable tekkers in this month's inspirational #inthebox Find out more about Disability Football on the England Football website here: https://www.englandfootball.com/play/Disability-Football

For Hat-Trick, football is their bread and butter. And like thousands of clubs across the country, they have seen, first-hand, how football impacts its players and supporters. But for a lot of these clubs, the goal is to outreach non-football fanatics (they exist!) and to engage with the wider community. What can you do to encourage people to join the game? How can you help people who don't think football is for them? This episode we travel to St John's Primary School, where Keith Parsons and the Hat-Trick team tackle how to build networks within your club through volunteers, local organisations and communities. Journey with #InTheBox presenters Charlotte and Tom into the North-East, as they watch the Hat-Trick project in action. Watch our latest #InTheBox podcast Join the conversation at Clubhouse Feel you've got a story for us? Drop us an email to clubsprogramme@thefa.com Sign up now and discover the in-depth knowledge that makes your league and club built to last, just visit https://englandfootballgrassrootshub

@IntheBox Series 4, Episode 6 What an inspiring new #InTheBox podcast we have for you this month! Discover how your club's identity is so more than your name and logo. See how a strong club identity: • inspires and attracts players, volunteers, and fans • creates that vital sense of belonging and a feeling of family • builds the pride and passion that drives success, on and off the pitch #InTheBox has it all in the next 30 minutes! Host Tom visits the home of Horsforth St Margaret's FC in Leeds. As a club with a 100+ year history, and now the UK's largest community club, it certainly knows a thing or two about the value of having a strong club identity. And the best news is Media Officer Gary and Development Officer Jordan happily share their knowledge and experience with you – all with a cameo from Marcelo Bielsa! Their insights are a sure fire way to help your club create a winning club identity, one that gets results in all the right places. Let's get going…#InTheBox! Look out for our upcoming Extra:Time webinars and sign up at https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Charlotte Richardson, Sarah Cummings & Tom Lee, continue the conversation with teachers, coaches and girls taking part in The Biggest Ever Football Session in London and Manchester, discussing why there should be equal access for girls to play football and their love of the beautiful game.

Have we got an In The Box podcast for you! Lionesses' manager Sarina Wiegman, England legends Kelly Smith MBE & Karen Bardsley – and hundreds of thousands of young players – join us for a celebration of girls' football in The Biggest Ever Football Session.   Join us on location in London and Manchester.   See what equal access in the girls' game means up close and personal. Hear from Lionesses legends about their experience. Discover where the girls' game is going after the legacy of the Lionesses, and ahead of the Women's World Cup.   There‘s too much to unpack here…so get watching #InTheBox!  Look out for our Extra:Time webinar and sign up at https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Welcome to our latest In The Box podcast. This month, Tom and Charlotte are taking a good look at club facilities. How can your club secure better facilities? How can they help your club grow? Where should you be looking, and how do you make it happen? It's why we've made facilities the subject of our latest #InTheBox podcast. Join us as we travel to Birmingham to join Bournville Warriors for an inspiring chat with Chair Wayne, Facilities Manager Mark, Founder Rav and Club Consultant Russ. From sourcing new facilities, to making first contact, to operating a successful win: win partnership, to fresh thinking, discover all this and more #InTheBox! Look out for our Extra:Time webinars and sign up at: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Welcome to the first In The Box episode of 2023, and it couldn't be better timed or more relevant. We're looking at the impact of the cost of living crisis on grassroots football. And, more importantly, hearing great ways you can make sure your club gets it hands on a bigger share of funding to build a sustainable future. Join us as we travel to a windy Clitheroe Wolves FC , where hosts Tom Lee and Charlotte Richardson hear from leadership team Ross and Richard, and FA Club Consultant Mark as they share invaluable knowledge, insights and top tips. From structuring your club to open up funding, to maximising the value of your network, to thinking outside the box to bring more money in, discover all this and more #InTheBox! Visit the Clubhouse - https://community.thefa.com/leagues-clubs/ More good news, our next Extra:Time Live webinar is coming up on 30th January at 7pm Join us live: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events/74

Welcome to the last In The Box episode of 2022, during which we consider the remarkable value of community to your club. Join us as we travel to Kent's Guru Nanak Gravesend FC where host Charlotte Richardson hears how this award-winning community club is bringing people together in inspirational ways. See how the club is breaking down social and race barriers, supporting its community in amazing ways, and providing a welcoming football experience. Hear how its deep-rooted philosophy of equality, inclusivity and diversity is paying dividends for club and community alike. All this and more In The Box! You can find out more about Club House here : https://community.thefa.com/leagues-clubs/

Welcome to your first In The Box of Season 4. Our host, Charlotte Richardson, travels to @Costessey Sports Football Club in Norfolk to find out more about positive football. We learn how they've tackled poor behaviour in their club and turned it around to make their club a safe and positive space off and on the pitch. They successfully listened to their young people, giving them a voice and opportunities to create their own videos and messages to share around their club. All this and more, In The Box! Our next Extra:Time webinar is coming up on 14th November 2022, so keep your eyes out for that. To find out more about the Respect campaign : https://www.englandfootball.com/explore/inclusive-football/Respect Plus watch the fantastic videos created by Costessey: We only do positive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dynsSYevHG8 Play your role - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT8W4HM-RSA

Have you ever thought about the barriers that can prevent girls and women playing football and enjoying it? Ever considered the importance of body confidence or wondered how we can help girls overcome these obstacles? Nike certainly have, Which is why on this extra special In The Box Tom and Charlotte are visiting Nike's Sports Bra Roadshow at Liverpool FC and @Harborough Town FC . In our women's game-focused podcast, we hear inspiring stories from female players, get fascinating insights from the experts, and discover how innovations in sports bra science are giving girls the confidence to play, perform, and enjoy football more than ever. Charlotte and Tom are joined by leading players, coaches and fantastic role models like Kelly Smith, Mollie Kmita and Missy Bo Kearns as we look at improving inclusivity, confidence and participation in the women's game. All this and more, In The Box! Body confidence is an important topic so be sure to engage parents/carers ahead of starting this conversation as a club with your players. To download the Nike Sports Bra Playbook visit - https://www.nike.com/gb/made-to-play/coach To listen to Charlotte's conversation with Kelly Simmons - Click here Want to get in touch with a great story we should be covering? Drop us an email to: clubsprogramme@thefa.com To sign up to the in-depth knowledge to make you league and club built to last visit: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

A Winning Mentality is important in football right? Of course, but it's so much more than what happens after kick-off. Charlotte invited us down to Bromley FC , her local club, to find out how they've made winning part of everything they do. From the Chairman and First Team coach all the way through to the junior teams and community work, winning is about so much more than the result at full time. Find out how Bromley FC are standing on the brink of the Football League and silverware whilst maintaining a focus on being built to last. All this and more, In The Box! Want to get in touch with a great story we should be covering? Drop us an email to: clubsprogramme@thefa.com To sign up to the in-depth knowledge to make you league and club built to last visit: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

England's Greatest XI? Do you know the value of volunteers to our game? Ever thought about the countless ways volunteers help our leagues and clubs play their way? On a visit to Morpeth Town AFC, In The Box presenters Tom and Charlotte turn the spotlight on our game's invaluable volunteers. It's perfect timing, with 2022's England Football and McDonalds Grassroots Football Awards nomination season upon us. Joining us to give the inside track are grassroots volunteers champion Paul Kirton, Steve Bell and Ian Coates, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Northumberland Football Leagues, and last year's National Award winner Michael Pieri of Omonia Youth FC speaking with England Men's manager Gareth Southgate. All this and more, In The Box. NOMINATE YOUR HEROES now : https://www.englandfootball.com/run/Grassroots-Football-Awards Want to get in touch with a great story we should be covering? Drop us an email to clubsprogramme@thefa.com To sign up to the in-depth knowledge to make you league and club built to last visit https://englandfootballgrassrootshub

Did you know over 45,000 players take part in the Non League Football System in England? It's also where some of the purest football is played, according to our expert guest Tony Incenzo, who's been to over 2000 different grounds as both his passion and as a reporter for Sky Sports and talkSport. Tom and Charlotte are also joined by Laurence Jones, Head of the NLS at The FA and special hosts @Harborough Town FC as they learn more about this level of the game ahead of Non League day on the 26th March 2022. All this and more, In The Box. Want to get in touch with a great story we should be covering? Drop us an email to: clubsprogramme@thefa.com To sign up to the in-depth knowledge to make you league and club built to last visit: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

In The Box is back and bigger than ever for Season 3. Did you know that over 90% of football clubs play on grass pitches? Well, when Tom and Charlotte found out they hit the road to get the best tips and tricks to keep your pitch looking perfect all through the season. In this episode we visit Mowbray Rangers FC, we hear from ' the Messi of mowing and growing' John Ledwidge, Head of Sports Turf and Grounds at Leicester City FC and we partnered up with the Football Foundation who are on a mission to unlock the power of your pitch with their PitchPower web app. All this and more, In The Box. Want to get in touch with a great story we should be covering? Drop us an email to: clubsprogramme@thefa.com To sign up to the in-depth knowledge to make you league and club built to last visit: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events If you'd like to find out more about the fantastic Football Foundation PitchPower app: https://footballfoundation.org.uk/pitchpower Ready to jump into the Groundskeeping Community for even more tips and tricks: https://footballfoundation.hivelearning.com/join

Tom and Charlotte round up Season 2 with a look back at some of their favourite interviews and the best tips from their travels. We revisit the Grassroots Football Awards at Wembley, take a stop at Hashtag United before hearing from Baroness Sue Campbell ahead of the Womens Euros this summer. There's also a look ahead to Season 3 which promises to bigger and better than ever! All this and more, In The Box. To get in touch: clubsprogramme@thefa.com Visit the League and Club Hub on Youtube for more content: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrassrootsFootballHub Make sure you're subscribed so you can be the first to hear the launch of Season 3 very soon!

Meet Spencer Carmichael-Brown, aka Spencer Owen or Spencer FC, the Co-Chair of Hashtag United, one of the fastest growing clubs in the Country. Tom Lee and Charlotte Richardson caught up with Spencer to find out what the club stands for, how he aims to make the club sustainable and why being part of his community is important to him. Spencer runs his own YouTube channel, Spencer FC, as well as presenting and commentating for FIFA Esports. You'll find it all, In The Box. Get in touch - mailto:clubsprogramme@thefa.com Book on to our upcoming webinars - https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Tom's back on the road and for #NationalVolunteersDay he took his job literally; so he's at Hashtag United to meet some incredible volunteers. Truly the lifeblood of football - it's the volunteers who make sure everyone can play in our leagues and clubs. Tom is joined by volunteers who range from the new recruits through to the 30 year veterans. All that and more from one of the fastest growing clubs in the country, Hashtag United . You'll find it all, In The Box. Get in touch - mailto:clubsprogramme@thefa.com Book on to our upcoming webinars - https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Welcome to our second special women and girls mini series of In The Box. This episode Charlotte meets Baroness Sue Campbell, The FA Director of Women's Football. We follow Sues entry in to sport and how she came to be involved in football. Why she sees football as the best way to make change in our country and some of the ways she's shaped that with her team. All this and more, In The Box. For more on the #LetGirlsPlay campaign why not watch or listen to our full In The Box episode – https://youtu.be/yJ_01Q2826Q To ask any questions – clubsprogramme@thefa.com Book on to our webinars to make you the best leagues and clubs - https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Welcome to the first in our special women and girls mini series of In The Box. This episode Charlotte gets the chance to sit down with Kelly Simmons, The FA Director of the Women's Professional Game. We get inside Kelly's career and how The FA are planning for the future gamechangers. More opportunities for more women and girls to play football at any level they choose. Plus how winning the Euros next summer could be a springboard to equal access and the success Kelly's already seeing. All this and more, In The Box. For more on the #LetGirlsPlay campaign why not watch or listen to our full In The Box episode – https://youtu.be/yJ_01Q2826Q To ask any questions – clubsprogramme@thefa.com Book on to our webinars to make you the best leagues and clubs - https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

We want girls to play football! This month on In The Box, Tom puts Charlotte on the other end of the questions to explain a project close to her heart. Plus the team are joined by Gamechangers who are making a difference in their leagues, clubs and communities, getting more girls playing football. It's all about the new #LetGirlsPlay campaign, what it's about, who it's for and how to get involved and make a difference. All of this and more, In The Box. Visit: https://www.englandfootball.com/letgirlsplay Make sure to sign up to our latest webinars to help discover your future Gamechangers: https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events If you've got any questions or you'd like us to feature your club on a future episode, get in touch! clubsprogramme@thefa.com

Welcome back to another episode of In The Box. This month we unpack the Football Leadership Diversity Code for the non-professional game. Tom and Charlotte go behind the scenes at St. George's Park to talk about how the code has been designed, what it means for the grassroots game and what it aims to achieve over the next 5 to 10 years. Edleen John, Diversity and Inclusion Director and James Kendall, Director of Football Development join the episode to give us the low down on the new Football Leadership Diversity Code and how it will help the game within non-league and grassroots football to be more diverse and inclusive both on and off the pitch. To read or find out more about the Football Leadership Diversity Code visit www.TheFA.com/FLDC The FLDC is part of the criteria for England Football Accredited clubs, find out more on the criteria and more on the accreditation by visiting www.EnglandFootball.com/Accredited To adopt the policy as an England Football Accredited club, or as an affiliated club, you can do so within the Club Portal by visiting https://clubs.thefa.com/. All this and more, In The Box. Email clubsprogramme@thefa.com if you have any questions or want to suggest a topic for our next podcast.

Welcome to England Football Accredited miniseries brought to you by In The Box. Listen to Episode 1 of this series where Tom Lee talks about the transition from FA Charter Standard to England Football Accreditation and what it means for your accredited league or club. To find out more visit: www.EnglandFootball.com/Accredited For all the support you need to be built to last email: clubaccreditation@thefa.com leagueacccreditation@thefa.com

Welcome to a very special In The Box where we're on the road behind the scenes at this years England Football & McDonalds Grassroots Heroes awards. Tom and Charlotte meet some of the amazing heroes who went above and beyond in 2021, hearing their stories and how they've made a difference to their communities. Casey Stoney tell's us why this is her favourite event every year and Tom and Charlotte even get on the pitch to watch our winners be celebrated. All this and more, In The Box. If you want to learn more about the amazing heroes of 2021 then check out: https://www.englandfootball.com/run/Grassroots-Football-Awards If you want to suggest a club we need to visit for a future episode email us at: clubsprogramme@thefa.com. For all the support you need to be built to last: https://www.englandfootball.com/run/leagues-and-clubs

More Kick, Less Click, The Technology Supporting your game. In this episode of In The Box we chat to the people who deliver and use the latest technology to help them run and administer the game. They take us through what's on the horizon, all designed so you can spend more time playing and enjoying the game. Book on to the free In The Box Extra Time webinar on Tuesday 17 August at 7pm as we focus on the updated Matchday app and find out how it saves clubs time organising their game. Learn about Matchday payments by PayPal, helping clubs manage their fees. https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events For more information on the technology available to help your league or club, along with a number of articles and forums to support you, please visit https://grassrootstechnology.thefa.com/support/home To find out more about Matchday and Matchday payments by PayPal please visit https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/matchday or for incentives visit https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/matchday/payments/incentives Any questions or ideas for our next episode? Get in touch at clubsprogramme@thefa.com Be sure to subscribe and hit that like and share button.

Welcome to Season 2 of In The Box. We're starting off on the road, out in the grassroots football community for the very first time. In this episode we're meeting Sporting Khalsa, a cornerstone for their local community just celebrating their 30 year anniversary. Tom and Charlotte get to meet Jasbir Batt, who's at the heart of making sure the club is inclusive, and available for all. And they speak to Kelly Williams, a club volunteer who's striving to make sure the club has an impact on the lives of its players but also its coaches and volunteers. All of this and more, In The Box. If you've got any questions or you'd like us to feature your club on a future episode, get in touch! clubsprogramme@thefa.com Visit: https://www.englandfootball.com/run/leagues-and-clubs

The final episode in our current season of In The Box. In this episode Charlotte get's the chance to put Tom and The FA National Services team through their paces as they discuss the new England Football and its impact. Tom then gets the chance to chat to Kim from England Football Learning about how the changes will affect and energise qualifications and learning for everyone in football. Found out more about BT Playmaker by England Football: https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/the-fa-playmaker Email clubsprogramme@thefa.com if you have any questions or want to suggest a topic for our next podcast. Book on an In The Box Extra Time webinar https://englandfootballgrassrootshub.co.uk/events

Survive, revive and thrive, taking a closer look at your grassroots football strategy and what it means for the game up until 2024. With insight from James Kendall, The FA Director of football development and Grassroots Football UK owner Paul Kirton. Read more on The FA's ‘Time For Change' strategy here https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/what-we-do/strategy Read more on The FA's ‘Survive, Revive, Thrive' grassroots strategy here https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/mar/26/fa-new-grassroots-strategy-launched-20210327#:~:text=We%20have%20today%20launched%20our,Thrive Found out more about The FA safeguarding children course https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/fa-safeguarding-children-workshop Email clubsprogramme@thefa.com if you have any queries. Book on an In The Box Extra Time webinar https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk/events

In this month's Extra Time we've collected information from experts and grassroots clubs and leagues like you, to help you on this journey as we Return to Football. To get the most out of this webinar share the relevant sections with people in your club or league and be confident and prepared to return to football. We break down the COVID government guidance, what it means for you and where to find more information. We discuss and give advice on how to ease your players back into the football environment. Find out the latest support and funding to apply for. And hear from other clubs and leagues – getting inspiration and advice to get your grassroots football club and league back as you return to football. Any questions email: Clubsprogramme@thefa.com Be sure to visit TheFA.com/clubsandleagues for more resources and support Guidance: https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/mar/24/fa-guidance-for-return-to-grassroots-football-20210324 Football Foundation Funding https://footballfoundation.org.uk/game-on & https://footballfoundation.org.uk/pitchpower/how-it-works

In this episode we talk all about the grassroots football family. The volunteers who make our game special week in, week out. We discuss how to reward and recognise these awesome individuals and groups of people. We reflect on international women's day and our first virtual The FA and McDonald's Grassroots Awards 2020. Our 2020 Bobby Moore Award winner gets a surprise from the gaffer, Gareth Southgate! We speak to Sarah Nickless, who has tips to get more young people involved in your club and league. If that wasn't enough we also have former England international and McDonalds fun football ambassador Martin Keown, talking about the importance of volunteers in grassroots football. Get in touch – clubsprogramme@thefa.com Find out more –www.TheFA.com/ClubsandLeagues Sign up for our webinars - https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk/events Additional links and resources mentioned in this episode www.TheFA.com/GRFA Go and nominate your Grassroots Hero for 2021 Youth Leadership and Volunteering section on TheFA.com www.thefa.com/get-involved/player/youth/youth-leadership-and-volunteering

This is In The Box Extra Time, taking a closer look at the support available for Grassroots Football Clubs and Leagues. In this extra time episode we tell you all about fundraising and gift aid benefits of being a CASC or Charity. You'll also understand: What is a CASC, what are the benefits and how do you become one What is gift aid, how to set it up and what you can claim gift aid on Ideas on fundraising Any questions, leave a comment or email: Clubsprogramme@thefa.com Be sure to visit TheFA.com/clubsandleagues for more resources and support Take a look at the upcoming webinars available to book on via: https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk And download resources from this episode here: https://we.tl/t-BJxRwNpJf7

Welcome back to In The Box Episode 2, the podcast for grassroots football. In this episode, find out what The FA Charter Standard is and the benefits of accreditation plus the difference it has made to grassroots clubs and leagues. We speak to Dawn Barnett from Southern Sunday Football League who has helped 80 clubs (and counting) through accreditation. She tells us why she believes in the programme and her top tips to engage clubs. We also chat to Terry Jennings from Chadderton Park who explains the impact accreditation has had on his players. Keep listening to find out how accreditation is evolving keeping it fit for purpose for the future. Subscribe to In the Box for great expert advice and tips every month to put your grassroots football club or league at the top of your game. Get in touch - clubsprogramme@thefa.com Find out more - thefa.com/clubsandleagues Sign up for the Grassroots Football webinars - https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk

This is Making the most of what you have an In The Box Extra Time episode, where we take a closer look at the support available for grassroots football Clubs and Leagues. In this episode you'll understand: How volunteer organisations such as WCAVA can help support your club or league with relevant services. How to audit within your organisation who is who and what they do to save and make money. How to utilise facilities you either own, lease or hire can lead to partnerships, serving the community and generating an income. How Sport England's new strategy is community focused and how you can play your part. Any questions, leave a comment or email: Clubsprogramme@thefa.com Be sure to visit TheFA.com/clubsandleagues for more resources and support Take a look at the upcoming webinars available to book on via: https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk And download resources from this episode here: https://we.tl/t-SoUYAzGlYn

This is Get Fit For Funding, the first episode of the In The Box Extra Time series where we take a closer look at the support available for Grassroots Clubs and Leagues. This episode is all about funding, at the end you should understand how: Governance, structures and partnerships are key to be fit for funding How COVID-19 may impact us all The importance of long term planning, offer vs need And some great examples of thinking outside the box Any questions, leave a comment or email: Clubsprogramme@thefa.com Be sure to visit TheFA.com/clubsandleagues for more resources and support Take a look at the upcoming webinars available to book on via: https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk And download resources from this episode here: https://we.tl/t-zDOjjNthso

Cash is king, and your grassroots football club relies on it to survive. In this episode of In the Box, you'll find expert advice on how to manage and boost your club's cash-flow, along with some brilliant and 100% practical marketing tips to keep you and supporters better engaged during lockdown and beyond. Subscribe to In the Box for great expert advice and tips every month to put your grassroots football club or league at the top of your game. Get in touch - clubsprogramme@thefa.com Find out more - thefa.com/clubsandleagues Subscribe to The Grassroots Football Hub on YouTube - https://bit.ly/2Ye5OdV Sign up for our upcoming webinars - In The Box | Extra Time - https://thefagrassrootsfootballhub.co.uk

In the Box – the all-new FA Grassroots Podcast! It's all In the Box: everything you need to put your grassroots club or league to the very top of their game! Every month, your hosts Tom Lee (FA National Club Services Manager) and Charlotte Richardson (FA National Club Services Consultant) bring you the latest news and views from across the grassroots game in England. It's packed with everything you need to know; from how to manage club finances, through to how to ensure your grassroots league survives lockdown and is ready for the re-start. Get exclusive expertise, inspirational tips and advice, plus all the important news. It's for you, your club and your league. It's In the Box!