Guidance and advice
From 16 July 2007 new criteria applies to the Goalpost Safety Scheme (GSS).
The GSS application is a short and easy form to complete. If you have any questions about completing the form you can read the frequently asked questions at the bottom of the page. If your question can not be answered, applicants should make contact with the Goalpost Safety Scheme Officer goalpostsafety@footballfoundation.org.uk or by calling 0845 345 4555 ext 4214.
Guidance notes have been prodcued by The FA to assist applicants with the process of checking the standard of goals.
Frequently asked question?
Can I buy goals now and make an application for a grant later?
No, this would be classed as retrospective funding, which the Foundation does not support.
Applicants looking for funding for goalposts are required to complete an application form first and then wait for authorisation from the Football Foundation before purchasing goals. The grant aid process appears on page one of the application pack.
Does the Foundation fund the installation of new goalposts?
No, successful applicants are not eligible to use any of their grant aid to assist with the installation of goalposts. Please note - it is important that goalpost manufacturers’ guidance is followed closely and goalposts are correctly installed as per manufacturers’ instructions.
Does an applicant need freehold or a lease on the land where the goals will be placed in order to be eligible for goalpost funding?
Either a freehold, or, a lease of land is required to gain funding.
1) The organisation must have security of tenure via freehold. (This will be if the applicant own the land) or,
2) The organisation must have security of tenure via a lease. (This would be a lease gained via the landowner for example land owned by the Parish Council etc.)
We ask that a copy of this document is supplied with the application form. If the above documentation is unavailable then please provide a supporting letter from the land owners, detailing the arrangement you have with the pitch provider and attach with your form. The letter should be signed and where possible be on letter headed paper with contact details of the signature. For your application to be assessed further we shall require one of the above documents to be sent to the Goalpost Safety Officer.
How much can we expect to pay for delivery?
All prices quoted on suppliers’ information sheet include delivery.
Can our club buy goals through a local provider?
No. Goals must be purchased direct through one of the scheme's suitable suppliers noted in the application pack, or on the Foundation’s website.
Can I purchase goals that are not currently listed on the application form?
No. The Foundation can only provide grant aid for the goals listed on the suppliers' flyers.
Our organisation has a building society account instead of a bank account, can the Foundation transfer the grant aid into this?
The Foundation cannot transfer the grant aid into a Building Society account. Please provide an alternative club bank account to transfer the grant aid into. If this is not possible, a cheque can be sent to your organisation if requested in advance.
