Football Action grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1139630
Football Action is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1139630. The register describes its activities as: “Football Action uses football to inspire children and encourage education in developing countries. We do this by funding local coaches, providing facilities and equipment, giving educational grants and working with local schools, charities and community groups to improve the lives of children in developing countries.” In its latest reported year it reported income of £2,049 and spending of £5,547.
Verified 19 days ago95 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Education / training
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What Football Action funds
Football Action is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and amateur sport for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to Football Action
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Football Action in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (footballaction.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Football Action
Is Football Action open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Football Action is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Does Football Action give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Football Action makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How large is Football Action?
In its latest reported year Football Action reported income of £2,049 and spending of £5,547.
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