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Save Our Season - Street Football Wales
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Aim
SFW is a lifeline for hundreds in Wales. We provide the vital support & community needed to rebuild lives. Save our season, donate now
We have 30 days to save a lifeline for hundreds of people across Wales.
Street Football Wales (SFW) is at a breaking point. Due to critical cash flow issues, our weekly leagues and support services are at risk of closing by the end of April. Without your immediate help, we will be forced to pull the goalposts on a community that has spent 20 years rebuilding lives.
We need to raise £15,000 immediately to keep the lights on and ensure our players don’t lose their primary support network.
More Than Just a Kickabout
Street Football Wales isn’t just about football; it is a national lifeline. Operating across North, South, and West Wales, we provide a consistent, safe space for over 400 people every year who are facing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health challenges, or extreme social isolation.
For many of our players, the weekly session is the only stable fixture in their lives. On the pitch, they aren’t "invisible" or "homeless"—they are teammates, strikers, and part of a family that never gives up on them.
"We’re not just bibs and goals; we’re rebuilding lives." — Beth Thomas, Interim Director.
“The weekly Street Football sessions have really helped my mental health. I enjoy meeting new people.” - Ben (Haverfordwest)
From Welsh Streets to the World Stage
SFW is the official partner for the Homeless World Cup. This partnership provides our players with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Wales on a global stage.
Selection for Team Wales is a reward for personal growth and resilience. We take individuals who have been marginalized by society and prove to the world—and to themselves—that their past does not define their potential.
By donating, you aren't just funding a game; you are funding a transformation.
How Street Football Wales saves lives - Tor's story
Why Your Support Matters Now
Every pound invested in SFW is an investment in the Welsh public purse. By improving physical and mental wellbeing, we act as a frontline preventative service that reduces the strain on the NHS and emergency services.
Our players are more likely to:
- Engage with housing support
- Find stable employment
- Reduce long-term reliance on crisis intervention
Football is the hook, but better health and a stable future are the results.
How You Can Help
- Donate: No amount is too small. £15,000 is our goal to survive April.
- Become Supporter: Once you donate, share our official graphic on your social media to show your support.
- Spread the Word: Tell your friends, family, and colleagues. Post a video explaining why you chose to support SFW.
Help us keep the ball rolling. Help us save our season.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made