Petition · past parliament
Make professional football clubs in England contribute to grass roots clubs
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
The media is full of stories about grass roots clubs who are in need of money to avoid closure, or who have to apply for lottery funding to help them build new facilities. I would like professional clubs to directly contribute towards their local grass roots clubs.
If we are to continue to produce young talent in local areas to feed the nearby professional clubs, the grass roots clubs need support. Who better to provide this support than the professional clubs who directly benefit from the production of local talent year on year. Too many local clubs have poor quality facilities and badly kept pitches. Why can't we legislate to ensure professional clubs are responsible for the continued existence of these clubs. Without local clubs there will be no talent.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is the responsibility of football clubs.
Timeline
| 1 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Mar 2016
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.