Forest Gate Football Coaching - East-Side Sports Club

@Lisa Wenborne Hi Lisa, by ‘affordable’, we are currently providing football coaching for children at the cost of £17.50 a month!. This is by far the cheapest in London! We are providing this price without funding so imagine what we would be charging with funding!!

@Jay Smith Thank you for your message and for taking the time to ask — that’s a really good question. If our project is successful, the funding will be used entirely to support local children and young people through fun, safe and inclusive sports sessions. Here’s a rough breakdown of how the money will be spent: • Equipment & Kit (around 40%) – Buying balls, cones, bibs, goals, first aid kits and age-appropriate training gear so every child can take part, regardless of background. • Venue Hire & Facilities (around 30%) – Covering the cost of local pitches and indoor spaces, ensuring sessions can continue all year round, even in bad weather. • Coaches & Volunteers (around 20%) – Supporting qualified coaches and volunteers with training, safeguarding checks and small stipends so we can deliver high-quality, structured sessions. • Community Events & Inclusion (around 10%) – Organising family fun days, tournaments and inclusive activities to bring the community together and celebrate participation, not just competition. By voting for our project, you’ll be helping create more opportunities for children to stay active, make friends and build confidence through sport – especially those who might not otherwise get the chance. Every vote makes a real difference, and we’d love your support to keep growing this positive, community-driven club.