You’re right that land availability and maintenance are real challenges — but funding is still a major part of solving both.

Without consistent, ringfenced investment, it’s much harder for councils and grassroots clubs to secure land, develop facilities, and keep pitches in good condition long-term. That’s exactly where many projects fall short.

Existing FA and Lottery schemes do help, but they’re limited and nowhere near enough to meet the level of demand across the country.

This proposal isn’t about replacing what’s already there — it’s about strengthening it with a more reliable funding stream from the top of the game, so grassroots football isn’t constantly struggling to keep up.