Sporting Assets were commissioned by Henley-on-Thames Town Council to help secure a Football Foundation grant to build a new full size floodlit 3G Football Turf Pitch in Henley.

The Council plans to improve the sports facilities at Jubilee Park to meet the increasing demand for training and playing space in Henley and better support the needs of local clubs and the wider community.

The project is a collaboration between the Council, AFC Henley, other local clubs and key stakeholders in Henley. With our support and through extensive community engagement, the partners identified a shared ambition to create a multi-sport facility that extends beyond their traditional offer. There was widespread support for expanding opportunities for women and girls, inclusive and disability sport, and activities for older adults and those with long-term health conditions.

Our support to the Town Council included:

• Engaging local clubs and community stakeholders and create a development plan
• Co-creating a multi-sport programme of use for the 3G pitch
• Producing a business plan and financial forecast to help ensure reliable expectations
• Supporting the Council with its application to the Football Foundation and help make the case for investment.

Sporting Assets’ support helped the Town Council to secure a £701k grant from the Football Foundation. The funding will build a new Floodlit 3G pitch at Jubilee Park supporting the efforts of AFC Henley and other community clubs to provide a lasting impact on the local community especially for women and girls and inclusive activities.