Lionesses star Danielle Carter delighted by Robertswood Rangers’ funding success. England Women and Arsenal striker Danielle Carter has praised Grow the Game and Robertswood Rangers following the award of a £1,500 grant from the FA.
The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots female football in Chalfont St. Peter (South Buckinghamshire), has paved the way for Robertswood Rangers to set up a girls’ team ranging from Reception (U5’s) through to Year 6 (U12’s).Danielle said: “I would like to congratulate Robertswood Rangers on working with the Football Foundation and Berks & Bucks FA to secure a Grow the Game grant. Playing in an all-female team from a young age was key to my development, so I am delighted that there will be more opportunities for women and girls in the local area and wish Robertswood Rangers girls’ good luck during their debut season!”
Grow the Game is a programme funded by The FA and delivered by the Football Foundation. It awards grants to grassroots football clubs wishing to create new teams, especially amongst under-represented groups. This year, £1,500 was made available for clubs looking to create new female and disability football teams to help towards the costs of FA coaching courses; FA league affiliation costs; referees’ fees; first aid kits; football kit and equipment.
Adam Gleeson (Club Chairman), said: “As a club we are absolutely delighted to have been awarded a #GrowtheGame grant from @FA & @FootballFoundtn! This money will help us to get more women and girls playing football in an inclusive and fun environment. We can’t wait to now get started – brilliant”.
For more information contact:Keith Sleight01494 581392sleight_keith@yahoo.co.ukRobertswood Rangers Club Secretary
Notes to editorsAbout Grow the GameGrow the Game is delivered by the Football Foundation, the nation’s largest sports charity. Last year the scheme supported:
- 2,047 new teams
- 10,016 female footballers
- 18,941 male footballers
- 7,407 new coaching qualifications
Since it was launched in 2010, the Grow the Game scheme has attracted a total of 210,192 new football players into playing regular football.
The FA The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels; from grassroots through to the professional game, The Emirates FA Cup and the England International teams, and has two core assets: Wembley Stadium connected by EE and St George’s Park.
About the Football FoundationAs well as delivering Grow the Game, the Football Foundation delivers the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund on behalf of the Premier League, The FA and the Government, through Sport England. Since 2000, the Foundation has supported over 17,000 grassroots projects worth more than £1.4bn.