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“Investment will allow more people to enjoy the sport they love,” says Rotherham MPRotherham's MP has 'championed' improvements at a local park this week and formally accepted two cheques for funding that will provide a welcome boost for grassroots sport in the area. 15/03/2013
Birmingham City Ladies FC star opens 3G pitch in KidderminsterBirmingham City Ladies FC defender, Chelsea Weston, has officially opened a refurbished third generation (3G) artificial grass pitch in Kidderminster, funded by the Football Foundation. 15/03/2013
Thornes Juniors FC score grant for new community clubhouseGetting changed in old, rusty shipping containers will soon be a thing of the past for players at Thornes Juniors FC, following the news that the club has received a grant of £148,885 from the Football Foundation. 11/03/2013
Graeme le Saux becomes Football Foundation ambassadorFormer England and Chelsea defender, Graeme le Saux, has agreed to become one of the Football Foundation's Ambassadors. Graeme will help to promote the charity's crucial work in developing better community sports facilities with money provided by the Premier League, The FA and Government (via Sport England). 28/02/2013
Birmingham founder of community cricket club wins Barclays Community Sports AwardThe Barclays Community Sports Award for January 2013 has been awarded to Naz Khan, for his contribution to cricket and the passion he has shown for helping young people through sport. The monthly awards recognise the outstanding contributions to grassroots sport that are being made by individuals up and down the country. 26/02/2013
“Dream come true” for young Villa fanA youngster from Birmingham came face to face with his hero, Darren Bent, when he became an official Barclays Premier League mascot for Aston Villa FC last weekend. 13/02/2013
Toon stars launch grassroots facilityNewcastle United players Shola and Sammy Ameobi have returned to the streets where they honed their football skills as youngsters to open a newly-refurbished community sports centre which could inspire a new generation of local Premier League stars. 13/02/2013
Young Villa fan to lead out heroesA youngster from Birmingham will come face to face with his hero, Darren Bent, when he becomes an official Barclays Premier League mascot for Aston Villa FC this weekend. 01/02/2013
“Nominate your community heroes to win a cash boost” urges SouthgateFormer England international, Gareth Southgate, has urged communities across the UK to give local sports heroes the credit they deserve by nominating them for the Barclays Community Sports Awards. 30/01/2013
Founder of 'Coaching for a Safer Community' wins Barclays Community Sports AwardThe Barclays Community Sports Award for December 2012 has been awarded to David Amiet, for his contribution to football over three decades and the dedication he has shown towards educating young people through sport. These monthly awards recognise the outstanding contributions to grassroots sport that are being made by individuals up and down the country. 29/01/2013
PR & Communications Officer Internship opportunityFoundation is offering a year-long work placement to an undergraduate student in full-time education within its Communications and External Relations team. The successful candidate will experience a unique year-in-industry placement in the exciting world of football and in a friendly environment. You will be working with famous names from sport and politics and deliver high-level public relations (PR) and communications activities each week. This is your chance to build an impressive portfolio, be supported 24/01/2013
Events Officer internship opportunityA valuable opportunity now awaits you - the Foundation is offering a year-long work placement to an undergraduate student in full-time education within its Communications and External Relations team. 24/01/2013
Government Chief Whip opens new grassroots facility in HampshireThe Rt Hon Sir George Young, MP for North West Hampshire, officially opened a new sports pavilion, funded by the Football Foundation, in Hampshire last week. 21/01/2013
£2.1m boost to help grassroots football clubs Grow the GameGrassroots football clubs are set to receive a helping hand from the country's largest sports charity. The Football Foundation has announced that £2.1m of funding from The FA is to be made available to help the development of grassroots clubs. 07/01/2013
Sir Trevor and England women's keeper open new 3G pitch in WembleyEngland international and Bristol Academy goalkeeper, Siobhan Chamberlain, and the FA's Director of Football Development, Sir Trevor Brooking, officially opened a new £230,000 state-of-the-art third generation (3G), artificial grass pitch with floodlights, part-funded by the Football Foundation, in North Wembley. 07/01/2013
Grant gives boost for BMX park in SheffieldBMX and skateboard riders in Sheffield are set to receive a huge boost following the news that Greenhill BMX and Skate Park, Lowedges, has secured a grant worth £14,371 from Barclays Spaces for Sports to deliver BMX activities to attract new members and volunteers. 22/12/2012
Durham CC secure grant to benefit sport across the countyThe local community in Durham is set to receive a huge boost following the news that Durham County Council has secured a grant worth £35,952 from Barclays Spaces for Sports to deliver free sports sessions and develop coach education opportunities at four sites across the county. 20/12/2012
Cricket club bowled over by new grantCricketers in Oldham are set to receive a huge boost following the news that Glodwick Cricket Club (Glodwick CC) has secured a grant worth £25,000 from Barclays Spaces for Sports in order to install a modern drainage system at their Warren Lane ground. 20/12/2012
Founder of girls' community football teams wins Barclays Community Sports AwardThe Barclays Community Sports Award for November 2012 has been awarded to Katee Hui, for her passion and commitment towards the Hackney Laces community football team for girls. These monthly awards recognise the outstanding contributions to grassroots sport that are being made by individuals up and down the country. 18/12/2012
Barclays Spaces for Sports site wins LTA awardPompey in the Community's Respect Programme has recently been awarded the Hampshire and Isle of Wight (IOW) Community Tennis Programme of Year award by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). 17/12/2012

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