We are most likely to support (subject to availability of merchandise) requests that are:-

· Within the West Yorkshire area
· From a local registered charity
· From a local community group
· Aimed at supporting young people
· Linked to improving cultural relations
· Linked to sporting activity or health
· Linked to education or literacy

Please note * We will look at supporting an individual's fundraising effort for a charity, providing it is supported by a headed letter, from that charity, including a contact name and telephone number and giving authorisation for the individual to fundraise for them.

We are most unlikely to support requests that are:-

· Outside the West Yorkshire Area
· From a non-registered charity
· Fundraising for an individual's case
· Animal charities
· National charities, unless from the local office
· Short notice (e.g. item needed the week after the request)
· Unlikely to raise significant funds for the charity (e.g. small raffle as opposed to dinner auction)

Unfortunately we are also unable to support the following groups due to the sheer number of requests that we receive and we believe it would be unfair to support one and not the other:-

· Local School fundraising events, such as summer fetes etc
· Local Junior Football Clubs, please see below

Junior Football Clubs

A large amount of our requests are from Junior Football Clubs and we would like to make it clear that Leeds United wholeheartedly support the work these clubs do in the community to encourage greater participation in football from a young age.
Although we are unable to provide signed merchandise for fundraising activities at these clubs, there are other avenues to pursue for funding as listed below:-

Football Foundation Junior Kit Scheme

This scheme is targeted at children and young people aged 16 years and under. It offers grants in the form of a voucher of up to £300 to be used for football strip and equipment. Clubs/Schools may only receive one kit grant within a three-year period. For further details on this scheme please contact the Football Foundation Helpline on 0800 0277766.

Football Foundation Small Grant Scheme

The Foundation has also now introduced a new Small Grants Scheme, giving greater opportunity to access monetary support for groups wishing to develop their football activities with membership up to 25 years of age. For further details on this scheme please contact the Football Foundation Helpline on 0800 0277766

If you would like more information on any of these areas please go to:
www.footballfoundation.org.uk