Seasonal Support
Our seasonal support offers assistance to our beneficiaries at specific times of the year when families can sometimes feel onerous financial pressure.
Successful applicants will need to meet the qualifying criteria.
Student Living Expenses
Supporting students with essential living costs at the start of the academic year.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Have played, or currently play or train, with a club in the English Premier League, Football League or the Women’s Super League, or any successor competition.
- Be enrolled full-time on an accredited university course.
- Have savings totalling less than £23,250.
- Be under 25 with an income of less than £20,000 (or £30,000 with dependants), or
- Be over 25 with a household income of less than £30,000 (or £35,000 with dependants).
Retrospective applications cannot be accepted and applications must be made within the current academic year.
Available throughout September and October
“It’s brilliant that this support is being offered.”
Andy Liddell
Fitness Coach, Preston North End FC
“The support is massive and helps out in tough times.”
Craig Dundas
Former Sutton United forward
Game Changing Support
Our Game Changing Support programme delivers targeted campaigns throughout the year, responding to seasonal pressures and emerging needs identified within our beneficiary community. These time limited initiatives enable us to provide practical, timely support when it can make the greatest difference.
Current campaigns include:
Christmas Food Support
Helping households during the festive period.
Available from November onwards
Winter Fuel Support
Assistance with managing heating and energy costs during the coldest months.
Available from January onwards
Summer Holiday Essentials Fund
Offering vital support with family expenses during the summer holidays.
Available from June onwards
