Cymru Football Foundation and FAW launch facility plan for Wales

The Cymru Football Foundation (CFF) and Football Association of Wales (FAW) have announced a new Local Football Facility Plan for communities across the country.

The strategy has seen targeted, local investment plans being created to identify the need for new or improvements to existing facilities that will meet demand in each local authority area.

Each plan identifies existing or new sites to be developed by 2030 ensuring investment is prioritised to deliver facilities that meet four priority focus areas. These are: l Meet the fast-growing needs of the women and girls’ game l Improve player, volunteer and referee experiences l Futureproof facilities to become more environmentally sustainable l Maximise investment

To create the plans, CFF and FAW consulted local councils, area associations, leagues, grassroots clubs and wider stakeholders – such as other sports national governing bodies and active partnerships – in each local authority area.

Grassroots football clubs have been central to the development of the plans, with more than 50% of all clubs across Wales providing feedback to help identify the needs for high-quality facilities.

Since the CFF was formed in 2022, there has been a 21% increase in registered players across the country.