Cost-of-living featured prominently in the feedback received from local volunteers and stakeholders during the consultation process for our 2028 #MovingForward Strategy, so efforts are currently being made to signpost towards an England Football ‘Resource Hub’ featuring a range of useful content.

It's no secret that times are tough financially, and that the cost-of-living crisis is being felt at grassroots clubs and organisations across the country. It’s important to be able to inform and direct participants, clubs and leagues to useful resources, funds and opportunities to support the game, hence the creation of the new Cost-of-Living Resource Hub. This features:

* Financial Tips: Tips for navigating clubs through cost-of-living challenges.
* Facility Grants: Getting the required support for running facilities.
* Club & League Support: Resources, links and community support for clubs and leagues.
* Other Opportunities: Further information which could also help clubs, facilities or league.

It is no secret that inflation has caused financial challenges for households up and down the country, and football clubs are no different. The Cost-of-Living Hub features top tips to help clubs, leagues and facilities navigate their way through this challenging time.

You can access the Cost-of-Living Hub by following this link. You can also interact with us via the @EssexCountyFA account on Twitter/X and by following the ‘EssexFootball’ page on Facebook.