Football
Football is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. The beautiful game is England's national sport
- See Also:
- Blind Football
An Overview of Football
It's fast, skilful, fun and open to everyone. Most of us have kicked a football around at some point. One of the real beauties of the game is that it can be a sport for life. Friends and children in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Its free, fun and one of the best ways to keep fit and healthy.
The FA, the governing body of football in England, is responsible for developing and regulating the game at all levels from international football to the grassroots.
There are six international disability squads, one for each specific impairment. These squads represent England in friendly internationals as well as in European and World Championships.
National Governing Bodies
Pinfold Pumas JFC
Pinfold Pumas Is an inclusive football club based I. Cudworth. We have mixed girls and disability junior football teams as well as adult disability teams.
Redfearns JFC
Redfearns JFC is a Equal and Diverse, Community Club, with a strong developmental philosophy.
Engaging children of all ages in Football activities competing in the Sheffield and Hallamshire league,
We offer developmental coaching with experienced an
FA Just Play - Women's Programme
9:00am - Fri 12th June, 2026
Sported is delighted to be able to support community groups to deliver women’s football thanks to funding from The FA’s Just Play programme, a national initiative designed to increase football participation among women aged 18+.
Disability Football ~ Turn Up & Play
Turn up & play is about providing recreational football opportunities to those who either can’t or don’t want to access club football.
Grassroots Football Fund
Grassroots Football have teamed up with the Utilita Football re-booted movement to launch the Grassroots Fund, providing support to grassroots clubs, leagues and volunteers who need the help.
Football Foundation - Small Grants
Small grants scheme offers grants of up to £25,000 for items that will help support your club from the restart and beyond. Whether you want to score your goals in style with some new goalposts or need some new maintenance machinery to keep your groundsman happy.
Premier League Stadium Fund
The Premier League Stadium Fund awards capital grants to clubs to support improvement of their stadium facilities for players, supporters and officials. Funding is available to clubs who play in Steps 1 to 6 of the National League System, Tiers 1 to 4 of the Women’s Football Pyramid and clubs promoted into the English Football League.
Referee Development Officer
This full-time role will focus on recruiting and converting new referees through the delivery of referee courses and providing post-course support to help officials begin their journey in the game.
Football Development Officer (Male & Competitions)
This full-time role will focus on the strategic development of the male football pathway and County FA competitions across Leicestershire and Rutland. The successful candidate will work closely with leagues, clubs, and key partners to grow participation, enhance playing opportunities, and support the delivery of high-quality competitions.
Football Operations Manager
The Football Operations Manager is a crucial member of our Senior Leadership Team and will lead critical areas of the organisation which includes strategically leading our coaching, match officials, discipline and safeguarding functions. The role will also lead the delivery of Suffolk County Cup competitions. We are looking for an individual with operational experience in at least one of those areas.
This role will lead a large and diverse team of people who are subject experts in this field, giving them strategic leadership and guidance and ensuring the work they deliver is meeting Suffolk FA’s strategic priorities.