⚽ Leicester Nirvana FC: Building a New 3G Future

Aim

Create a state of the art 3G facility for underrepresented and vulnerable communities in Leicester which can be used all year round.

📖 Our Story

Leicester Nirvana FC has always been more than a football club — we’re a lifeline.
 For decades, we’ve opened our doors to young people who might otherwise face barriers to sport. From underrepresented ethnic communities to girls breaking into the game, to refugees and young people facing hardship — we’ve created a safe space to play, learn, and belong. If that was not enough, we have recently been crowned the national grassroots club of the year 2025 by England Football and also county grassroots club of the year 2025 by Leicestershire and Rutland County FA. Support us to become even better.

But right now, our facilities can’t keep pace with our ambition.

🚧 The Challenge

Our current pitches are at breaking point:

• Worn, weather-affected grass that’s unplayable for much of the winter
• Limited availability, forcing us to turn away training sessions and matches
• Fewer safe spaces for young people to gather and grow

Without change, more and more young people will miss out on the transformative power of football.

💡 Our Goal = £150k, split into various phased, first of which will be £30k

This will allow us to contribute towards:

• Install a brand‑new, all‑weather 3G pitch
• Enable year‑round training and matches in all conditions
• Expand access for girls’ teams, disability football, and walking football, reducing inactivity in the community
• Provide a secure, inclusive hub for the entire community — from grassroots football to mentoring workshops

🌟 Why This Matters

A 3G facility isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a game‑changer. It means:

• More time on the pitch, less time on the sidelines
• Equal access for those historically excluded from sport
• A safe, floodlit, welcoming space for everyone

We believe every young person in Leicester deserves the chance to step onto a quality pitch, feel part of a team, and dream big.

📣 Community Backing

• 478 responses were collected from two rounds of consultation in 2024 and 2025.
• 99.3% of respondents support the new 3G pitch.
• 95% said it would encourage their families to participate more in sport and exercise.
• 98.9% believe the wider community will use the facility for recreation.

🤝 How You Can Help

• Donate — every contribution brings us closer to breaking ground
• Share — help our message reach local businesses, community groups, and football fans
• Champion — become an ambassador for our mission

📢 Our Promise to You

We’ll provide regular updates as the campaign progresses — from fundraising milestones to photos of the build — so you can see exactly how your generosity is creating real-world change.

Let’s level the playing field, together.
 Help us turn a patch of grass into a beacon of opportunity for Leicester’s most deserving communities.

This project successfully funded on 3rd December 2025