A sporting chance
There are grassroots football clubs across our region, each one helping to build strong, healthy communities. They give children a safe space to grow, learn teamwork and feel proud of where they come from.
But, even grassroots sometimes need a bit of water to thrive. That's why we've launched Kits for Kids, proudly supported by the Severn Trent Community Fund.
In its first year, Kits for Kids is focused on supporting teams based in Birmingham and Coventry. We'll learn what works best, and make sure the funding has real impact – so next year our support can go even further.
Who can get a grant?
If your club has multiple eligible teams, please make an application for each team.
The application process
Here's everything you need to know to apply.
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Birmingham and Coventry teams |
Prize draw for teams from the wider Severn Trent catchment area |
Governance document A document that is suitable for the size and nature of your organisation that clearly outlines its aims and rules governing it. This could be a Constitution, Rules, Code of Conduct, Memorandum and Articles of Association, etc. This should set out the club’s purpose and objectives, membership rules, committee structure and roles, decision-making processes, financial management and the dissolution clause (what happens if the club closes). This is so we can be sure you are a not-for-profit organisation that benefits the local community. |
This must be provided at application stage. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we will ask for this is you win the prize draw. |
Bank Statement A bank statement or screenshot from online banking in the name of your organisation. This needs to be dated within the last three months and clearly show the sort code and account number. This is so we can pay you if you are successful. The name on the bank statement must be your organisation’s legal name and match the name on your application. We don’t need to see any transactions or balance. |
This must be provided at application stage. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we will ask for this is you win the prize draw. |
Safeguarding requirements Your coaches and managers must have FA-accepted Enhanced DBS checks, as should any volunteers who have unsupervised contact with children. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we may ask for copies if we offer you a grant. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we may ask for copies if you win the prize draw. |
Policies and Procedures You must have policies and procedures in place relevant for your organisation, including an up-to-date Safeguarding policy, Health and Safety policy and risk assessments. If you are unsure, you can get help from your local infrastructure organisation or online sites such as the Football Association and the NSPCC. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we may ask for copies if we offer you a grant. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we may ask for copies if you win the prize draw. |
Insurance Organisations must have appropriate insurances and licences. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we may ask for copies if we offer you a grant. |
Confirmation required at application stage; we may ask for copies if you win the prize draw. |
Applications and competition open |
Applications and competition close (at 23:59) |
We’ll let you know the outcome |
Wednesday 13 May 2026 |
Sunday 21 June 2026 |
End of June 2026 |
Birmingham and Coventry teams
Review process
If we receive more applications than we’re able to support, we’ll aim to spread our funding fairly across the Birmingham and Coventry catchment areas. We’ll take into account the Government Indices of Multiple Deprivation, as well as the difference a new kit will make for the team.
What happens if you’re successful
We’ll give you a call to let you know the great news. Once you’ve verbally accepted the offer, we’ll pay the grant in one payment by BACS transfer into your organisation’s bank account. Payments will be received within a fortnight of award acceptance.
What happens if you’re unsuccessful
We’ll email you to let you know that we haven’t been able to support you this time.
Prize draw for teams from the wider Severn Trent catchment area
Review process
One winner will be selected at random.
What happens if you’re successful
We’ll give you a call to let you know the great news. Once you’ve sent us evidence of your team’s bank account, we’ll pay the prize grant of £1,000 by BACS transfer into your organisation’s bank account. Payments will be received within a fortnight of award acceptance.
What happens if you’re unsuccessful
We’ll email you to let you know that we haven’t been able to support you this time.
There’s no formal reporting! Our only requirement for all grant recipients is that you keep us updated with your team by tagging Severn Trent and using #STkitsforkids on socials!
Please keep receipts and invoices in case your organisation is selected for a random audit (completed by December 2026).
Start your Kits for Kids application
Enter your football team's postcode to see if you're eligible and start your application.