The Players Foundation

Summer Holiday Essentials Fund 2026

Who can apply: Be within the Foundation's beneficial class (played/trained with an EPL/Football League/WSL club or centre of excellence), be parent/legal guardian of dependent(s) aged up to 16 (or up to 18 in full-time education). Typically household income below £52,400. Must provide proof of income/benefits, photo ID and proof of address.

Deadline: Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 May 2026.

Debt & Financial Hardship Grants

Who can apply: Beneficiaries must meet qualifying criteria and be in severe hardship (e.g., risk of losing home, bailiffs, serious financial problems). Applicants should be within the Foundation's beneficiary class (played/trained with EPL/Football League/WSL clubs).

Student Living Expense Grant (Student Living Expense Grant 2026)

Who can apply: Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time accredited university course and meet the Foundation's beneficiary class/eligibility criteria. Additional means/savings/income criteria were used in previous iterations (see site), but specific 2026 thresholds/details to be provided at application stage.

Deadline: Applications open in September (yearly intake). Specific application window/dates not published on page; applicants advised to register interest.