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From left to right: Mark Bullingham (The FA), Simon Hayes (Sport England), Richard Masters (Premier League), Sam Bunis (Football Foundation) FOOTBALL FOUNDATION The largest sports charity in the United Kingdom, the Football Foundation, marked its 25th anniversary pledging to meet the growing needs of the women’s and girls’ game. At a celebration event at Burgess Park Sports Centre in south London, a facility opened in June thanks to a $3.1 million (£2.4 million) grant from the Foundation, the charity pulled together leaders from the sport and government. For a quarter of a century, their aim has been to provide grassroots facility improvements for all, ‘regardless of gender, race, disability or place’. Using funds generated by the English Premier League, the Football Foundation was inaugurated in 2000 as a way of giving back to the game. Working with the English Football Association and the United Kingdom government, they have invested $1.7 billion (£1.3 billion) into projects over the last 25 years. Since 2000 the charity has funded 1,300 3G pitches, 15,000 grass pitches and 1,700 changing rooms, inspiring healthier lives and strengthening communities. “The Premier League is committed to supporting every level of the game,” said Rihard Masters, the CEO of the Premier League, “and providing pitches and facilities that benefit people across the country is a key part of that. The new development at Burgess Park is a great example of the many sites that have been improved through Football Foundation investment. Its positive impact on the local community will be felt for years to come. “It is thanks to the ongoing success and growth of English football that we can continue to deliver vital funds into the Football Foundation, in partnership with The FA and the Government.” While figures for females playing the game since England won the first…

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