FAW PAWB Fund awards over £20,000 during 2024/25 season

During the 2024/25 season so far, the FAW PAWB Fund panel have awarded over £20,000 to support young people and families across Wales to access football opportunities and equipment. 

The money awarded by the panel has helped support 148 players, 124 families and 55 clubs/organisations across all areas of Wales.

The second application window of the PAWB Fund for the 2024/25 season is now open from Monday 21 October to Friday 8 November.

The PAWB Fund aligns to the FAW’s Our Wales|Ein Cymru 2026 Strategy key objective; to provide a flexible and inclusive playing offer and make football accessible and affordable for people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

The application is open to 5–18-year-olds living in Wales and can be applied for by or on behalf of any young player, to support and assist them with accessing football opportunities and/or equipment.

The following items are eligible for support through the fund:

  • Grassroots Club Membership Fees
  • Playing/Club Kit
  • Football Boots
  • Shin Pads
  • Goalkeeper Gloves
  • Sport Hijab
  • Impairment Specific Equipment e.g. Sports Goggles
  • Travel Costs e.g. Train, Bus or Taxi Costs to Training and Match Venues

Clubs, schools, social services, and other community organisations can apply for the fund on behalf of recipients.

The funding available will be decided by a national panel that will use the application information to assess each case. The PAWB Fund can be applied for on an annual basis to ensure support is available for young people to access regular football opportunities.

For more information visit, pawb.cymru/pawbfund

Access the PAWB Fund application: fawales.co/PAWBFund24

For any questions you may have on the PAWB Fund please contact PAWBfund@faw.cymru

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