FAW PAWB FUND

The PAWB Fund supports young people, across Wales, to access regular football opportunities. 

This fund can be applied for, on behalf of any young player, to support and assist them with accessing football opportunities and/or equipment. 

The application is open to 5 – 18 year-olds living in Wales and will be decided by a national panel that will use the application information to assess each case. 

The following items are eligible for support through the fund:

• Grassroots club or FAW academy membership fees (playing kit included in these costs)
• Equipment
• Football boots / Shin pads / Goalkeeper gloves
• Sport hijabs
• Impairment specific equipment e.g. sports goggles
• Travel costs e.g. train, bus or taxi costs to training and match venues

The fund will support children and families in most need and will prioritise those who are:

• Accessing Free School Meals
• Accessing or eligible for income support
• In foster care, Looked After Children, asylum seekers or refugees

The fund will support recipients on an annual basis to ensure they can access regular football opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clubs, schools, social services and other community organisations can apply for the fund on behalf of recipients.

Access the PAWB Fund application form HERE 

Send your completed form to pawbfund@faw.cymru