The Players Foundation

Summer Holiday Essentials Fund 2026

¿Quién puede postularse? 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.

Fecha límite: Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 May 2026.

Debt & Financial Hardship Grants

¿Quién puede postularse? 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)

¿Quién puede postularse? 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.

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