An Isle of Wight football club is taking steps to become more sustainable through a new national programme.
Oakfield FC has joined England Football and E.ON Next’s Greener Game scheme. The club recently underwent a free energy audit to identify ways to reduce energy use, cut costs, and lower its carbon footprint.
Ross Hammond, chairman of Oakfield FC, said: "We’re delighted to receive this audit as part of the Greener Game programme.
"Energy bills are a large part of our running costs, so to be able to take steps that help to keep them down is a real boost."
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The Greener Game scheme will provide £1.5 million per year for the next four years to support grassroots clubs with funding, resources and guidance for sustainable upgrades.
Phil Woodward, The FA’s head of clubs and facilities, said: "Our Greener Game programme is a significant milestone for grassroots football and sustainability.
"Improving facilities is a key part of our grassroots strategy and our partnership with E.ON Next allows us to give clubs like Oakfield FC practical tools and knowledge."
Scott Somerville, E.ON UK’s director of external affairs, said: "As a business committed to social impact, our objectives are to help communities become more prosperous, more cohesive and more sustainable.
"There are few better ways for us to achieve those objectives than supporting grassroots football clubs.
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