England Football Accredited Clubs can apply for between £2,000 to £10,000 to help them grow or develop female football at their club, in the pursuit of providing an ‘Equal Game’.

The purpose of this Fund is to increase the number of Clubs attending an Equal Game Workshop delivered by County FAs, promote the value and benefits of the Workshop and ultimately support the Gamechanger Objective of Equal Access for girls in Clubs.

A set of FAQs has been compiled to explain the eligibility criteria, what the Fund can be spent on, and how to apply. County FAs should share with any Clubs who have already attended an Equal Game Workshop, and for those who are yet to host, it can be used to incentivise future attendance. Wider promotion of this Fund is encouraged and the Equal Game social assets, which can be found in the W&G General Channel, can be used.

Clubs can apply for the Fund until the 31st May with successful Clubs notified by 30th June. We will liaise with CFAs over applications before the panel decides on awarding to any successful Clubs.

Congratulations to the following Manchester FA Match Officials who have all received promotions following successful performances throughout the 2022/23 season.

Manchester FA are happy to unveil a brand new 11 a-side male flexi football league in partnership with Powerplay. Starting this summer the new league will take place at East Manchester Academy on Monday evenings, avoiding any potential clashes with weekend fixtures.

Flexi 11s is designed to fit around your lifestyle, making 11-a-side accessible at a time and place to suit you throughout the summer months. With matches running every 2 weeks and shorter matches, fixtures won’t take up your full evening or interfere with other commitments.  A typical season will last 8-16 weeks with multiple divisions and trophies awarded to the top teams each season.

Have you ever found it hard to talk about your gambling, or to seek support? You’re not alone. Worrying they’ll be judged by others is one of the biggest barriers to people seeking help and talking openly about their experiences.

Are you qualified 2023/24? Next season will see additional requirements for coaches to have undertaken the FA child safeguarding qualification along a valid DBS. This is also a key requirement for teams and clubs to achieve affiliation for next season, so we are asking all grassroots junior clubs to cascade this information to their team coaches. 

Ensuring safeguarding is at the heart of Grassroots football in Greater Manchester is one of the key aspirations for Manchester FA and we all have a responsibility in helping to keep grassroots football safe. If you require further information or have any queries then please contact Simon.dear@manchesterfa.com

We can now confirm the discount code of SGC0523GR with your subsequent renewal being free!