Field Notes. The Kit Funder blog on grassroots sponsorship.

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FIELD NOTES

ISSUE 001

PUBLISHED · 15 MAY 2026

POSTS LIVE · 02

AUTHORS · 02

A working journal from the team rebuilding UK grassroots sponsorship - playbooks, platform notes, and stories from the matching network.

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FeaturedJuly 13, 2026·3 minutes

How to write a sponsorship proposal letter for a football club

The one-page sponsorship proposal letter for your grassroots football club. What to include, what to leave out, and a template to copy.

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Kitfunder Team

Editorial

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How to get free football kit for your grassroots team

Most searches for free football kits lead nowhere. Five routes do work. Here is what to apply for, who qualifies, and the fastest way to get kit on the pitch before next season.

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Kit Funder Team

Editorial

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July 16, 2026·5 minutes

What to include in a grassroots football sponsorship agreement

The eight clauses every grassroots football sponsorship agreement needs. Term, deliverables, kit design approval, exit, and more.

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Inside KF

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July 14, 2026·4 minutes

Junior football club running costs 2026: the full breakdown

The real cost of running a junior grassroots football team in 2026. Line by line, pitch to kit to insurance.

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Inside KF

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July 10, 2026·5 min read

Premier League sponsorship vs grassroots reality 2026

The Sponsor's 2026 FMV Index values Liverpool's shirt sponsorship at £61m. Your grassroots kit costs £630. Same game. Different economy.

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Inside KF

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June 30, 2026·8 min read

Grassroots football sponsorship: the complete UK guide

Every August the kit committee meets and the kit money has to come from somewhere. This is the complete UK guide to grassroots football sponsorship: what it is, what it costs, what businesses want, and the four practical routes to find a sponsor before next season.

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Inside KF

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March 1, 2026·7 min read

Why Finding Sponsorship Is So Hard for Grassroots Sports Clubs (And How Kit Funder Fixes It)

81% of grassroots clubs struggle with funding. Learn why finding local sports sponsorship is so difficult and how Kit Funder's free AI-powered platform connects clubs with the right sponsors while protecting both sides.

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Inside KF

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February 1, 2026·3 min read

Welcome to Kit Funder

Introducing the Kit Funder blog, your go-to resource for grassroots sports sponsorship tips, club funding strategies, and platform updates.

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