Birmingham County FA

We are delighted to announce our new Business Strategy for 2024-28. The launch of this new strategy coincides with the release of a new report that shows the social return on investment for grassroots football in our region stands at £745m per season, an increase of 42.7% from the previous report completed back in 2019. Click to find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/emsQj4Cb

Such a pleasure to be invited to present the Sustainability Campaign of the Year Award last night at the Planet Mark 2024 awards, held at the wonderful Shaw Theatre. Our Save Today, Play Tomorrow lead Richard Lindsay AIEMA kindly attended and presented the award to the category winners Fooditude These awards shine a bright light on so much amazing work that is happening across such a diverse range of businesses and industries under the 3 pillars of the Planet Mark certification process #measure, #engage #communicate. Congratulations to all the finalists and eventual winners you are all brilliant! It was also incredibly refreshing to help realise the climate crisis through the lens of #Busted and #NatashaBedingfield, so a huge thank you to Matthew Winning for his insights! A great evening, well done to the Planet Mark team in making it all happen!

We are really excited to be part of the Climate Action for Associations collective, strengthening are efforts in supporting a more sustainable game by working with other organisations in the network to exchange knowledge, shared experiences and positive solutions.

Today is #WorldHabitatDay! This year’s theme, "Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future," highlights the importance of youth in building sustainable cities. At Save Today, Play Tomorrow, we’re empowering clubs through our Green Innovation Fund to create safe green spaces and strengthen community ties. Partnering with the Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust we're committed to protecting the environment and fostering deeper connections with local communities. Learn how you can get involved here - https://buff.ly/4erFiTM. Sports4Nature (S4N) focuses on encouraging sports organisations to protect and restore nature, contributing to global conservation efforts. For more information on how you can join the Sports for Nature initiative, click here - https://lnkd.in/dHEV62zH #SaveTodayPlayTomorrow #ClimateAction #Conservation #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Sports4Nature #GrassRootsSports Birmingham County FA

We are pleased to announce that yesterday (Tuesday, 1st October 2024) we were honoured with The King's Awards for Enterprise - for Sustainable Development. The award was presented by the Lord-Lieutenant Derrick Anderson CBE, recognising the outstanding achievements of our Save Today, Play Tomorrow programme. This prestigious award is testament to the organisations unwavering commitment in supporting grassroots football make a positive impact on our planet and the local communities we serve. The Football Association

A massive thank you to our partner, Birmingham County FA, for having us at their Club 50 Project this week! It was such a great experience to chat with and hear from so many brilliant clubs in the area. The passion and commitment to growing the game at the grassroots level was so inspiring, and we loved being a part of those conversations. #Gamechangers #Grassroots

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Mobilityways!🌍🚗 Mobilityways, a certified social enterprise by Social Enterprise UK, has been revolutionising travel behaviour for over 25 years. With their free-to-use platform, they’ve connected over 1.2 million members to share journeys, reducing travel costs, cutting emissions, and easing road stress!💨 We have teamed up with Mobilityways to drive more sustainable travel - both in sport and beyond to create a lasting social and environmental impact.🌱 Read more about our partnership with Mobilityways here - https://buff.ly/3TwpvL0. To join the movement today, click here to download the app📲👇 https://buff.ly/4e3O1ve #SaveTodayPlayTomorrow #Mobilityways #Sustainability #SocialImpact #SustainableTravel #SportsClubs #GrassrootsSport Richard Lindsay AIEMA Birmingham County FA

We're delighted to announce that we have been accepted to join the Sports4Nature Framework as part of our Save Today, Play Tomorrow programme. Building on our existing sustainability pillars we are committed to reconnect football with nature. Football, in particular the grassroots game has a symbiotic relationship with nature and relies on having healthy green spaces to play so we must do more to protect and restore these areas. Read on to find out more about our commitment 👇 https://lnkd.in/eP-ixyup Save Today, Play Tomorrow Sports4Nature

In a ground-breaking collaboration aimed at tackling the growing issue of single-use plastic waste in football, we have partnered with STEAMhouse Birmingham’s leading innovation hub. This partnership is set to launch an ambitious new cross-disciplinary challenge-led innovation programme designed to identify innovative solutions to reduce the adverse environmental effects of single-use plastic in the sport. We are looking for innovation partners with a diverse range of experience and expertise to join and propel the programme forwards. If you are interested in finding out more click below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVVdeqK9 Save Today, Play Tomorrow

The Economic Impact of Football on Local Communities? Football - often referred to as "the beautiful game" - is more than just a sport in the UK; it's a cultural and economic powerhouse. Beyond the glitz and glamour of the Premier League, football has a profound impact on local communities across the country. From grassroots clubs to professional teams, the football industry generates substantial revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, and broadcasting rights. Often, we see a portion of these earnings reinvested into local economies, supporting businesses, creating jobs, and improving infrastructure. Football clubs act as community hubs, providing facilities for youth development, education, and social programs. These initiatives not only benefit young people but also strengthen the overall fabric of the community. It is evident that football plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and social cohesion within local communities. By recognising and supporting the positive impact of the sport, we can continue to foster its development and ensure its enduring legacy. Do you have a local football team? How has it impacted your local community? Share your experiences below! #football #soccer #community #grassroots #kitround