Trident Community Fund

What is it?

The Trident Community Fund i(TCF) s a fund set up by our main sponsors Entain to provide grants to member clubs of the Northern Premier, Isthmian and Southern Leagues for community based projects. 

Our aim is to support, develop and improve the delivery of community programmes and to fund projects.  

Our vision is to create a strong, sustainable, community programme that will help clubs develop young talent, promote non-league football to a wider audience, attract volunteers to our clubs and to promote health, fitness and strong community links.

How does it work?

Clubs in the NPL, Isthmian and Southern Leagues are able to apply for grants of up to £5,000 per annum for football-related community projects.

All applications are considered by the Trident Community Fund board, which is independently chaired and comprises the chairs of the three Trident Leagues plus representatives from Entain and TCF partners.  

What projects are eligible for funding?

Clubs can apply for funds for a new project, or an existing one where our funds will enhance or increase community-related activity already taking place. 

The project can last for a short time or for a whole year but must be concluded within 12 months of the date of notification of the award.

Items eligible for funding include the following, although consideration is given to any application that enhances the fitness or well-being of the community or integrates the local football club within their own community.

• Staff costs – full or part time workers, e.g. coaches or teachers, support workers. 
• Expenses surrounding coaching programmes at the clubs own ground or within schools 
• Equipment such as sports, arts or specialist equipment. 
• Promoting fitness and well-being throughout all age groups. 
• Publicity materials - such as leaflets, posters and websites 
• Community engagement initiatives particularly in areas of deprivation. 
• Projects bringing ethnic and minority groups together through football. 

What projects are NOT eligible for funding?

The Fund will not fund activities that are solely to promote the football club, the selling of match tickets and fundraising activities within the football club, or : 

• Items that mainly benefit individuals (e.g. equipment that is not shared) 
• Land, building, refurbishment, pitch or property projects (known as capital expenditure) 
• Loans or interest payments 
• Staff costs, such as the salaries of existing, permanent football club staff, that the club has already committed to support 
• Political or religious activities 
• Purchase of alcohol 
• Routine repairs and maintenance 
• Any costs associated with vehicles other than transport hire 
• Recoverable VAT.