A new £3million fund is due to open in February 2022 to help make football more accessible at a grassroots level.

Charities will be able to apply for small grants of up to £2,000 through Sported.

Sported is the UK’s largest network of community groups supporting half a million young people to overcome barriers to reach their full potential. Their role is to empower the local heroes running grassroots groups by providing professional expertise, resources and operational support, free of charge.

More details of the fund are awaited.

For updates, check the Sported website.