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To coincide with World Book day the book swap shop was a something the pupils and their teacher at St Michael’s Junior Church School, Bath came up with and then Bath City Foundation have supported it as a Premier League Primary Stars social action project. The Foundation wanted to give pupils somewhere where they could […]

The ‘Tour De National League’ cycle marathon hosted by Solihull Moors Foundation and Solihull Chamber of Commerce at Touchwood Shopping Centre. The Foundation are reaching out to local businesses, member of the community and supporters of the Foundation to play their part by signing up for a slot, getting on the bike whilst raising vital […]

National League Trust Under 11s tournament 2024 Our competition is being contested for the sixth time in 2024. A six-a-side competition for school teams, all National League clubs are invited to enter and this year over 50 clubs took part: each ran a tournament for their local schools in two events: mixed/boys and girls competitions. […]

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Our competition for school teams was contested for the fifth time in 2023.A six-a-side competition for school teams, all National League clubs are invited to enter and this year 50 took part: each ran a tournament for their local schools in two events: mixed/boys and girls competitions.Winners and runners-up went on to represent their club […]

It’s the event that many of us have been waiting for. The National League Trust’s Under 11s Cup Finals takes place this Saturday at Wembley Stadium ahead of the National League Promotion Final between Chesterfield and Notts County. A competition for school teams, this the fifth time it’s been played. It’s been a competitive and […]

It is with great sadness that we announce Brian Lee died at the age of has the death of 86 after a short illness. Brian spent 12 years as trustee and Chair of the NLT, stepping down in 2021 to become the Trust’s Patron. During his career and for over 50 years he led many […]

The next funding round our Main Grant scheme is now open. Funding of up to £25,000 for charities is available and up to £15,000 for club-run projects, depending on your status. To start the process please contact us for a link to the online portal.  Completed application needs to be submitted by 5pm on Monday […]

Linnets in the Community (the charitable arm of Kings Lynn Town FC) are one of the newest charities in the League, and they want to have a lasting impact on the community by offering support and opportunities to as many local people as possible. They are currently delivering some activity in sport in schools, as […]

The Premier League has announced an increased investment package of £12.6m to support the National League over the next three years. £9m is being made available to support the 72 National League Clubs with running costs and sustainability. A further £3.6m will be available via the Premier League and Professional Footballers’ Association’s partnership to support […]

  As part of the Premier League’s 30 year anniversary celebrations, Dagenham & Redbridge FC’s Daggers Community Trust named Jamie Joyes as their Community Captain, in recognition of his work both within the Trust and the wider community. Jamie is the grandson of Dave Thake, one of the founder members of the original Dagenham F.C. […]

Off the back of the Lionesses’ success in the Euros, the Premier League is investing £5.25 million into girls football to encourage and inspire the next generation, with two National League clubs and their charities highlighted for their Emerging Talent Centres (ETCs) – York City FC Foundation and Chester FC Community Trust. Paula Stainton, YCFC […]

  As part of the Premier League’s 30 year anniversary celebrations, Maidenhead United FC’s Magpies in the Community named Nick Bradshaw as their Community Captain, in recognition of his work as a volunteer combatting loneliness and providing support to vulnerable residents in the local community.  The club commended Nick particularly to highlight his support of […]

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Premier League, the Premier League Trophy began its seven week tour of England and Wales. The League’s all-time leading scorer Alan Shearer saw off the Trophy in Manchester on 8 August as it commenced its journey visiting Premier League, EFL, Non-League and Women’s clubs, all of whom had […]

Our next funding round for the Main Grant scheme is open. Funding up to £25,000 is available, depending on the status of a charity’s parent club. To start the process please contact us for a link to the online portal, and please be aware that the completed application needs to be submitted by 5pm on […]

Gateshead FC Foundation‘s HEED project has seen some tumultuous times in recent years. From relegation from the National League three years ago, to winning the National League North and earning promotion back into the National League in the 21/22 season, this community club has provided much needed support and assistance. During the Covid pandemic, the […]

The National League Trust are proud to support Dartford FC’s Community Trust with this unique project, aimed at encouraging children in boosting their confidence by engaging with the songwriting process. The Community Trust will utilise £20,000 of National League Trust grant funding towards the songwriting programme, and Jon Rye of the Dartford FC Community Trust […]

St Albans City Youth already have an established and wide ranging programme of community activity which the NLT has previously supported, and the NLT is currently supporting their latest project with £20,000 of funding. The funding will facilitate fun, weekly football sessions for females aged 16 years and over who have a disability, additional needs […]

Suspended due to COVID and returning for the first time since 2019, 2022 has seen 40 clubs enter the National League Trust Under 11s Cup competition, with both boys and girls teams having the opportunity to compete. 262 primary schools from across the country (with a total of 167 boys teams and 95 girls teams) […]

After 12 years as trustee and Chair of the NLT, Brian has decided to step down from this role. During his career and for over 50 years he led many initiatives in sport and recreation as a distinguished leader, administrator, coach and innovator.  He was an FA Staff Coach, Manager of the England Semi-Professional team, […]

Altrincham FC Girls - Runners Up

  On 18 May 2022, the Premier League Primary Stars Tournament hosted the inaugural Girls’ Under 11 National Finals at the home of Watford FC, Vicarage Road. More than 1000 teams representing over 100 professional football clubs across the English football pyramid took part in the qualifying rounds, with the top 20 teams progressing to […]

Led by Gazz Davison and Kenny Amor, Eastleigh FC in the Community (the charitable arm of Eastleigh FC) have been presented with the Hants FA Community Trust Award for their Pan-Disability League project. The Pan-Disability League provides for many local children and adults, bringing the joy of football to all participants and enabling them to [...]
Non-League Day is back this weekend as our clubs welcome new faces and raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. The annual event enters its eleventh year and clubs from across the Vanarama National League have various offers for football fans: Chelmsford City are hosting a family fun day with activities such as arts and crafts, [...]

    The latest funding round has concluded with eleven grants being offered towards funding for community engagement projects, including: Boreham Wood Community Trust aim to use a grant of £25,000 to host affordable sport-based activities to improve the health, confidence and general happiness of participants through their Trust in the Community project. They hope this will boost […]

Our next funding round for the Main Grant scheme is open. Funding up to £25,000 is available, depending on the status of a charity’s parent club. To start the process please contact us for a link to the online portal, and please be aware that the completed application needs to be submitted by 5pm on […]

Over the last 20 months football has played a vital part in helping communities cope with the stress of the pandemic. This weekend we celebrate the efforts all our projects, their staff and volunteers made since March 2020.   National League Clubs and their charities have been involved in many local initiatives to help alleviate the […]

On Saturday 23 October, the Stones Community Trust were presented with a cheque for £20,000 to fund their school holiday programme called “School’s Out”, offering activities and food for primary age children entitled to free school meals and additional local mental health support, particularly to those affected by isolation or COVID restrictions. Trustee Lord Faulkner […]

The latest funding round has ended with seven charities receiving funding for their community engagement projects, including:  AFC Fylde’s Community Foundation Divert Youth programme will use a grant of £20,000 to deliver peer mentoring support to local young people aged between 11 and 17 years alongside physical activities and informal educational workshops, with the aim of reducing […]

Our next funding round for the Main Grant scheme is open.  Funds of £25,000 and £20,000 are available, depending on the status of a charity's parent club. We welcome all projects capable of being delivered during current COVID-19 restrictions - to start the process, contact us for a link to the online portal. This needs [...]

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Our next funding round for the Main Grant scheme is open.  Funds of £25,000 and £20,000 are available, depending on the status of a charity's parent club. We welcome all projects capable of being delivered during current COVID-19 restrictions - to start the process, contact us to ask for an Expression of Interest form. This [...]
Four teams, Two categories, One amazing day! The scene was set .The North and South Finals lived up to expectations with high quality football, great teamwork, memorable moments and the drama of yet another penalty shoot-out. In the Girls North Final, a saved penalty took Lache Primary, representing Chester FC, through to the Wembley Final [...]
Tameside Police are delighted to have been presented with a football kit to use when officers are supporting local people to raise funds and awareness through football matches. Back in October, officers and staff from GMP’s Tameside Borough took part in a charity football match against Emmaus Mossley, at Mossley AFC’s Seel Park. The event [...]
U11 competition moves one step closer to Wembley! This year’s U11 Cup is reaching the business end of the competition now that the regionals are over. 18 schools will now compete in the North and South Finals, with the winners of the Mixed/Boys and Girls categories making a dream appearance at Wembley on May 11th [...]
The NLT is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Wembley National Stadium Trust.  The Trust has granted us £100,000 for a pilot programme to help develop women and girls football opportunities at National League clubs. The programme will last for a year, with community projects delivering 30 weeks of continuous activity.  These range [...]
The winter has been a busy time for National League Trust trustees, as a number of projects received their presentation cheques for their recent grant awards. Chairman Brian Lee MBE and trustees Lord Faulkner of Worcester and Dennis Leman (PFA) travelled the length and breadth of the country to see some of the grant work [...]