Notes Largest foundation in Birmingham. Delivers ~40 projects/week across youth engagement, disability, health, education. Schools programme works with primary schools across city. Kicks targets 14+ in high-need areas. CAUTION: Many sessions are one-off events/festivals, not weekly year-round community training. Development centres are weekly term-time.
FA Detail PL Kicks free sessions; HAF funded holiday camps; Development centres paid
Coaching UEFA qualified coaches
Sessions/Week 20+
Partnerships PL Primary Stars; PL Kicks; EFL Trust; Nike; PFA; Birmingham City Council HAF
Notes Runs Junior Blues (8-16 grassroots club), Development Centres (5-11), PL Primary Stars in schools, PL Kicks, holiday camps, PAN Disability football, 16-19 Football Education. Girls Emerging Talent Centre free (PL funded). CAUTION: Kicks sessions are seasonal/one-off; Development Centres are weekly term-time; Junior Blues is weekly year-round.
Notes Schools-based programme for young people passionate about football but disengaged at school. 2hr weekly sessions (1hr classroom + 1hr pitch) from Yr8-Yr11. Weekly term-time delivery. 1-to-1 therapeutic interventions. Strong BFF schools channel overlap. Not direct football coaching - uses football as engagement tool.
Pricing Free (HAF funded for FSM-eligible children)
FA Detail Free to FSM-eligible children during school holidays; HAF government funded
Coaching Varies by local delivery partner
Sessions/Week Seasonal (school holidays)
Partnerships Birmingham City Council; Canal & River Trust; Active Wellbeing Society; Sport Birmingham; Phoenix United FC; local delivery partners
Notes Coordinates Birmingham's HAF programme. Free holiday activities + food for children on free school meals. Football is one of many activities offered. Seasonal/holiday-only delivery. Key strategic partner for any organisation wanting to reach deprived communities during holidays.
Partnerships PL Kicks; Sandwell College (Football Education); Sandwell Council; Birmingham County FA
Notes Player Development Centres (4-12) weekly term-time, Player Development Academies (invite-only), Early Years Football (18m-8y), Girls Football, PL Kicks, Disability sessions, Football Camps, MJPL teams. Covers Sandwell/West Brom but overlaps Birmingham catchment. PDCs are weekly term-time; Kicks are seasonal.
FA Detail Faith-based charity; relieves hardship; uses football as engagement tool
Coaching Volunteer coaches
Sessions/Week 1+
Notes Faith-based charity using football to advance Christian faith and relieve hardship. Small scale. Irregular/ad-hoc sessions. Birmingham based. CC#1103783.
Pricing Paid (individual sessions, group sessions, tournaments)
FA Detail Set up in Sandwell to teach under-privileged children; Aston Villa FC junior club partnership
Coaching Qualified professional coaches
Sessions/Week 3+
Partnerships Aston Villa FC (junior club partnership)
Notes Est 2006 in Sandwell for under-privileged children. Player Development Centre with 3x 1.5hr weekly sessions per term. Soccer Tots (3-6y), age-specific coaching groups, 1-to-1 coaching. Aston Villa junior partnership. Weekly term-time. Based in Wednesbury — overlaps Birmingham catchment.
Notes Small social football academy in Handsworth. Group coaching + 1-on-1 sessions. Flexible — no long-term contract. Pricing varies by session type. Limited online presence. Frequency unclear — likely weekly.
FA Detail Develops employability skills; projects in Africa; CC#1155720
Coaching Qualified coaches
Sessions/Week 1+
Notes Uses sport to improve education, health, and employability. Youth and family focus. Mix of regular and project-based sessions. Birmingham based. Also has Africa projects. CC#1155720.
Coaching FA qualified (Charter Standard since 2008)
Sessions/Week 3+
Partnerships Central Warwickshire Youth League; Birmingham County FA
Notes Registered charity. FA Charter Standard since 2008. Grassroots club with U7-U16 teams, girls team, and adults. Based in Northfield/Bartley Green area. Weekly year-round training. Community-focused: no one turned away regardless of age or ability.
Pricing Affiliation fees; league registration fees
Coaching FA qualified (oversight body)
Partnerships The FA; 7 professional clubs; Birmingham Primary Schools FA; Sport Birmingham
Notes Governing body for football in Birmingham, Black Country, Coventry and Warwickshire. Runs disability football programme (pan-disability 5-11, 5-15, girls 5-11). Sanctions 60+ youth/adult leagues. Not a direct provider but key ecosystem coordinator. Year-round operations.
FA Detail Low cost, no sign-up fees, flexible payment — designed for diverse, low-income community
Coaching FA accredited coaches
Sessions/Week 3+
Notes Founded 2017 as CIC. Inclusive club designed for diverse community — low cost, no sign-up fees, flexible. 300+ players aged 5-16. Home ground at Stechford Playing Fields. Weekly year-round training. Strong BFF alignment on accessibility model.
Partnerships Aston Villa Foundation; Birmingham County FA; 300+ primary schools
Notes Organises district football across Birmingham's 300+ primary schools divided into 7 geographical regions. Partnership with Aston Villa FA. Weekly term-time inter-school competitions. Key channel for schools-based football provision.
FA Detail Mentoring programme for 12-18; educational tutoring; community hub with free holiday programmes
Coaching FA qualified; CRB checked
Sessions/Week 3+
Partnerships Birmingham County FA; Birmingham Association of Youth Clubs; Volunteering England; BCFC; AVFC; Bring it on Brum HAF
Notes Established 2002. Saturday football coaching + Sunday girls sessions + midweek tournaments. Weekly year-round. Also runs mentoring programme (12-18), educational tutoring, holiday programmes, community hub with counselling. Strong community roots in inner-city Birmingham.
Pricing Mini Kickers: £20/month or £5.50/session; first session free
Coaching FA qualified coaches
Sessions/Week 5+
Partnerships Central Warwickshire Youth League; Birmingham & District League
Notes Registered charity. Non-league club in Bournville. Mini Kickers (4-8, first session free). 11 youth teams U7-U16 in CWYL. Adult and U18-U21 pathways. Notable alumni: Demarai Gray, Daniel Sturridge. Weekly year-round training. Strong community club but in less deprived area.
FA Detail Targets disadvantaged young people through holiday camps and foreign exchange trips
Coaching FA qualified volunteers
Sessions/Week 5+
Notes Founded 40+ years ago. Now a social enterprise and registered charity. 15 teams from Mini Movers to Over 35s. Girls U10/11. Holiday camps targeting disadvantaged youth. GM awarded MBE. Weekly year-round training + seasonal camps.
FA Detail Community-based CIC in deprived area; mentoring to prevent serious violence; free activities available
Coaching FA licensed coaches
Sessions/Week 3+
Partnerships Central Warwickshire Youth Football League; Birmingham County FA; local police (Coffee with a Coppa)
Notes Founded 2016 by Asha Ali Rage. CIC in heart of Small Heath. Football training + competitive teams (U13-U18 in CWYL). Weekly year-round training + match days. Also mentoring (10-16), homework club, basketball, community events. Based in deprived area — strong BFF alignment.
Notes Junior football coaching in Sutton Coldfield/Boldmere. Girls-only sessions available. Free first session promotion. Limited online presence. Weekly term-time likely. Based in Sutton Coldfield — less deprived area.
Pricing Paid (Pre-Academy £20/month; first session free)
Coaching FA qualified; DBS checked; founded by ex-Aston Villa coach
Sessions/Week 3+
Notes Est 2013 by Mr Gerroni (ex-Aston Villa coach). FA Chartered Standard. Saturday morning training U6-U12 + ladies on Sundays. Weekly year-round. Short Heath Playing Fields as second venue. Pre-Academy first session free then £20/mo. Based in Kingstanding — deprived area.
Notes Est 2005. Official Aston Villa partner — elite players can enter AVFC Academy. 400+ players across 3 venues. Birmingham venue: The Hayes. Weekly term-time training. Technique, speed, agility, team play curriculum.
Notes Futsal-focused academy. Training for ages 4+ with recreational and competitive pathways. Youth and adult teams. Based in Winson Green. Weekly sessions. Limited online presence — no website, social media only (Facebook/Instagram/X).
Partnerships Birmingham & District Football League
Notes Grassroots club est 2012 in Birmingham & District Football League Premier Division. Separate entity from Hall Green United JFC (U9-U18). Limited youth provision detail. Weekly year-round. Based in Hall Green — moderate deprivation.
Coaching FA registered; UEFA C Licensed; DBS checked; Safeguarding certified
Sessions/Week 1+
Partnerships Kings Eleven FC; Central Warwickshire Youth Football League
Notes Development arm of Kings Eleven FC (FA Accredited). Saturday morning coaching sessions using FA 4 corner model. Weekly term-time. Players progress into Kings Eleven FC league teams in CWYL. Ages 6-13.
Notes Confirmed operating in Birmingham South. Ages 2-8 core (up to 10). Weekly term-time. Curriculum devised by Early Years experts. Kit included. Money-back guarantee on first session.
FA Detail Completely free football — charity funded; no cost to families
Coaching Volunteer coaches
Sessions/Week 1
Notes Registered charity providing free football through local leagues. Northfield Little League running since 1989, ~100 children on Saturday mornings. Weekly year-round (Saturday mornings). Fully free model — strong BFF alignment.
Coaching FA qualified; DBS checked; first aid trained; UEFA A licence training programme
Sessions/Week 5+
Partnerships Kings Heath Sports FC; Central Warwickshire Youth Football League
Notes Est 2019. 400+ kids weekly. Saturday community sessions (9-11am Moseley, ages 6-16) + after-school clubs + teams (U7s+) in CWYL via Kings Heath Sports FC. Weekly term-time + holiday futsal/football camps. Trial £5, then £31/month. Goalkeeper coaching also available.
Notes Non-profit community football club. U9s (Yr2-4), U11s (Yr5-6), U15s (Yr9-10) teams. Weekly year-round training. Mission: develop players on and off pitch. Based in North Edgbaston/Ladywood — deprived area. Strong BFF alignment.
Partnerships Bring it on Brum HAF; Birmingham County FA leagues
Notes Founded 2002. U7-U15 teams in league football. Part of Bring it on Brum HAF programme (60 young people/day aged 8-14). Notable alumni: Saido Berahino (WBA). Based in Erdington — deprived area. Weekly year-round training + seasonal HAF camps.
Notes UK's largest provider of sport/PE to primary schools. Delivers before-school, after-school, and holiday clubs. Football is one of several sports. Weekly term-time + seasonal holiday clubs. Accepts childcare vouchers and tax-free payments. Not football-specific.
Pricing Paid (12-week term-time courses + holiday soccer fun weeks)
Coaching FA qualified; DBS checked
Sessions/Week 3+
Notes Over 27 years of youth coaching. Term-time after-school courses (12-week blocks) + Saturday sessions. Holiday soccer fun weeks (10am-3pm). Weekly term-time + seasonal camps. FA qualified DBS checked coaches. Ages 4-13. Based in Sutton Coldfield — less deprived area.
Notes Small community football club based at Aston Park, Trinity Road. Very limited online presence (Facebook page only: Real Aston Cubs Football). Appears to provide youth football in Aston — deprived area. Frequency and scale unknown.
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Pricing Low cost (specific pricing not published)
Coaching Ex-professional footballers; CRB cleared; FA qualified
Sessions/Week 5+
Notes Est 2013. 700+ active members across 5 locations in deprived areas (Aston Park Sat, Lozells Wed, Nechells Sat, Sparkbrook Sat, Selly Oak Sat). Weekly year-round coaching by ex-professionals. Strong presence in inner-city communities.
FA Detail Founded post-2011 Birmingham riots to support young people; free pan-disability sessions; 400+ players
Coaching FA licensed coaches
Sessions/Week 5+
Partnerships Central Birmingham Youth Development League; Birmingham & District FL; West Midlands Regional League
Notes Founded 2011 post-Birmingham riots. Grown from 7 to 400+ players. U7 to Over 35s teams. Weekly year-round training + match days. Free pan-disability fun football sessions. Volunteer-run. Mentorship + employment support for 17-25yr olds. Based in Saltley — very deprived area. Strong BFF alignment.
FA Detail Works with children with special educational needs; sessions designed for SEND inclusion
Coaching Specialist SEND coaches
Sessions/Week 2+
Notes Disability/SEND specialist. Football sessions alongside swimming, sailing, dancing, youth clubs, gaming. Main cohort: autistic spectrum. Based in Solihull but serves Birmingham families. Weekly term-time. Not football-specific but includes football.
Notes Charity promoting community participation in amateur football. Based in Smethwick (Sandwell borough, overlaps Birmingham catchment). Weekly year-round training. CC#1135059.
Partnerships Birmingham City Council; Canal & River Trust; Active Wellbeing Society; Schools; NGB partners
Notes Active Partnership (formerly County Sports Partnership). Not a direct football provider but key ecosystem coordinator. Leads on Opening School Facilities, inclusivity work, youth engagement (Make A Difference programme). Year-round strategic operations. Strategic partner for any new entrant.
Notes S4K Sandwell Aquatics Centre confirmed. Football classes 18m-teen years. Also tennis, dance, rugby, cricket. Weekly term-time + holiday camps. School clubs programme.
Partnerships Central Warwickshire Youth League; MJPL; Tamworth League; Evolve Sport
Notes FA Charter Standard club. 500+ players. Teams in CWYL, MJPL, Tamworth League, Lichfield League. Founded from Sportsco Mini Soccer League (1996). Weekly year-round training + seasonal camps. Based in Sutton Coldfield — less deprived area.
Notes Official charity of Walsall FC. Saturday Club coaching + match ticket package (weekly year-round). Schools delivery, Soccer Schools, Walking Football. Category 3 academy. Covers Walsall borough but overlaps north Birmingham.
Notes Confirmed in Birmingham. Group training (Fridays, ages 4-12) + 1-on-1 coaching. Also delivers in schools. 10:1 ratio. Weekly term-time + holiday camps.
Partnerships Premier League; PFA; Kick It Out; Show Racism the Red Card; Prince's Trust
Notes Founded by Zesh Rehman (first British South Asian to play in PL). Social inclusion through football. Mentoring, coaching pathways, community engagement. Birmingham-born founder but works nationally. Mix of regular sessions and one-off events. Strong diversity and inclusion angle.