The Football Association

This year’s Biggest Ever Football Session (BEFS) will take place across schools up and down the country on Friday 7 March. The flagship day in the calendar is central to our equal access in school ambition, and the 2025 edition will see a continuation of the hugely successful sessions that have taken place for the past four years, contributing to record-breaking increases in women’s and girls’ participation. Taking place the day before International Women’s Day, it will build on last year’s success which saw a record-breaking 475,000 girls from 5,000 schools across the country taking part. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/giNsWU5y

We have published guidance to support participants and employees across the footballing community during the holy month of Ramadan, which began on Friday 28 February and will last until Sunday 30 March 2025. The guide includes information on how fasting and other lifestyle changes during this period may impact participants across adult and youth football, with advice on exercise and nutrition for practising Muslims, as well as guidance for non-Muslim players and staff to ensure their footballing environment is as inclusive and welcoming as possible. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eV5rsVMY

Cheryl Foster MBE and Emily Carney have joined The FA in two new appointments to our refereeing division. Cheryl joins as our Senior Manager – Referee Progression, Pathways, and Development, whilst Emily will also be joining as our new national talent manager for women's refereeing. We welcome Cheryl and Emily into their new roles and you can read more here: https://lnkd.in/efihjyfZ

Women and girls don’t just belong in football. They are #MadeForThisGame Introducing our new campaign to unlock equal opportunities for all women and girls to access, participate and thrive in football. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eJpTPbCU

We have today published a new three-year plan that is specifically targeted at improving the representation of South Asians within English football. ‘Build, Connect, Support’ is an evolution of our previous Asian inclusion strategy, and it’s the first time that our organisation has published a plan which specifically focuses on making our game more accessible to the largest minority ethnic group in England. You can read our plan in full here: https://lnkd.in/eWhcmGMj

We have extended our deal with EE as the lead partner of all England teams and Wembley Stadium until 2028 🙌   EE will continue to invest in all levels of football, with specific focus on growing the women’s game as well as support for England’s para and eLion teams.   Read more below ⬇️ https://the-fa.com/uwl3fe

We're proud and excited to announce the newest addition to our Corporate Membership programme: The Football Association. The FA's status as the game's governing body in England means the benefits will spread far and wide – for the women who deserve equal status at work, and for football right across the board. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dMCN5V6J #womeninfootball #thefa #thefootballassociation #genderequality #genderequity #edi

Football has a unique power of bringing people together, uniting communities and breaking down barriers. Through our Wembley Community Club we engage with local schools, groups, charities and other organisations to deliver unforgettable moments for the people of Brent. It is part of our ongoing commitment to play an active role in the local area we serve. For more information about the Wembley Community Club click here: https://lnkd.in/ekXWMpyp

Over 40 referee mentors will be trained up and deployed across the country as part of our new grassroots referee mentoring programme with BAMREF. The programme is part of our wider strategy for refereeing in England, building a culture that provides opportunities for all in refereeing by actively addressing barriers to inclusion. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ecZSp5gj

Our updated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Action Plan, ‘Communities Together’, outlines our ongoing commitment to using the power of football to drive positive change by connecting, supporting, and inspiring our local communities. ‘Communities Together’ highlights the significant work that we are doing within the areas of Brent and Burton – which are home to Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park – as we look to ensure our iconic facilities are accessible and welcoming, so we can provide memorable moments and inspirational opportunities for our neighbours. Read our Action Plan here: https://lnkd.in/eVAW_yG9