As England and Scotland prepare to begin their World Cup campaigns, CISWO is proud to recognise the vital role that grassroots football plays in every player’s journey, from local pitches to the world stage.
Across the UK, CISWO helps protect and support recreational spaces that give hundreds of non-league clubs and children’s teams a place to train, compete and develop a lifelong love of the game. These community facilities are about far more than sport alone, they are places where confidence is built, friendships are formed, and opportunities begin.
As one of the UK’s largest custodians of recreational land, CISWO works to preserve football pitches and other community spaces, so they remain accessible for former mining communities and future generations. Through this work, the charity continues to strengthen local facilities that support participation in football at every level.
With the World Cup shining a spotlight on the very best of the game, CISWO is proud to stand behind the local clubs, volunteers and young players who represent football’s foundations. Every international campaign begins somewhere, often on a community pitch where the first whistle blows and ambition takes root.
Nicola Didlock, Chief Executive of CISWO, said:
Grassroots football facilities are vital community assets. They give children and young people the chance to be active, build confidence and enjoy all the benefits that sport can bring.
As England and Scotland begin their World Cup campaigns, we’re proud to support the pitches and places that help inspire the next generation of players and bring communities together.
From local pitches to the world stage, every step counts and CISWO remains committed to helping communities across the UK keep football thriving for generations to come.