{"id":533,"date":"2024-01-22T17:28:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T17:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/?p=533"},"modified":"2024-06-12T11:07:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T10:07:16","slug":"2024-aiming-for-our-biggest-year-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/news\/2024-aiming-for-our-biggest-year-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"2024: Aiming for our Biggest Year Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/CFF-2024-Graphic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/CFF-2024-Graphic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/CFF-2024-Graphic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/CFF-2024-Graphic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/CFF-2024-Graphic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3reg7wiuuo8mf.cloudfront.net\/CFF-2024-Graphic.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Cymru Football Foundation is kicking off our biggest year of support for football clubs, charitable organisations, and local authorities across Wales thanks to funding from UK Government, the Football Association of Wales<\/strong> <strong>and the Premier League. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following our full debut season, we&#8217;ve invested over \u00a39 million to create inspirational, Fit-For-Future Facilities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the back of our investments in 2023:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>140+ new and improved pitches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over \u00a33 million has been invested in the 30% most deprived communities in Wales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage of our funded facilities has increased by 77%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>96% felt a stronger connection with their community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most impactful investments we made in 2023 was in <a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/news\/ystradgynlais-community-centre\/\">Ystradgynlais<\/a>. A grant of \u00a3200,000 allowed the re-surface of old tennis courts to be converted into a small-sided 3G allowing opportunities for the local junior team and nearby primary schools to take part in physical activity all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carl Williams, Club Secretary at Ystradgynlais AFC &amp; Local Councillor at Ystradgynlais Town Council said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201cOur new 3G pitch is now supporting so many groups and organisations in the community and will continue to do so for years to come. The contribution and support from the Cymru Football Foundation has allowed our community to thrive \u2013 thank you from the bottom of my heart!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our Fit-For-Future Equipment fund, we&#8217;ve supported <a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cff\/news\/saltney-town-fc\/\">Saltney Town<\/a> with a grant of just over \u00a311,000. 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We wish to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment as much as we can and projects such as our wild flower planting will help both support and enhance nature at our sites and help educate and build respect amongst our young members for their local environment.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve made a great start, but we\u2019re preparing to go even further in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve picked our line-up of expert advice and funding opportunities to ensure everyone has access to play the beautiful game \u2013 improved experiences and environments to enable participation, growth and retention of players, stronger, sustainable, community-focussed football clubs and doubling the number of women and girls taking part in football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it be new equipment to help improve a pitch or player\u2019s experiences, new pitches that can be used all year round, or a community facility that will be welcoming to all \u2013 we\u2019re here to develop outstanding football facilities, resulting in more players and better experiences \u2013 helping improve the health and wellbeing of a nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aled Lewis, Head of Facility Investment &amp; Operations at Cymru Football Foundation said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u201cThis year we\u2019re excited to build on the success of our investment in 2023 by providing more and better facilities across the country. 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