I’ve seen how rising bills put grassroots football at risk, writes Rob Green |
By Rob Green
Grassroots football clubs are much more than places where the beautiful game is played.
They're at the heart of their communities – hubs where kids participate in sport, families come together, local events are held and lifelong friendships are forged.
But these clubs are also facing real challenges. Like homes and businesses across the country, they deal with managing running costs such as energy bills.
Every pound spent on overheads means they have less to invest in football itself. That’s why helping clubs bring their energy bills down must remain a key focus to secure the future of English football from the grassroots up.
One programme running across England aims to do just that.
The Greener Game – an initiative developed by The F.A. and E.ON Next–........