This award will enable Fleet Spurs to improve the facilities at their ground at Southwood, near Farnborough in Hampshire.  These improvements include the installation of floodlighting, covered seating and hard standing around the ground.

Over £90m has already been invested by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund since its launch in July 2000, funding lower league ground improvements throughout professional and amateur game, creating a safe and modern environment for fans and players to enjoy the game.

Fleet Spurs FC have previously been successful in applying for free kit and equipment for their youth teams as part of the Football Foundation’s Junior Kit Scheme.

Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund and Football Foundation, said:

‘On behalf of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund I am delighted to be able to award this grant to Fleet Spurs Football Club.

A vibrant community team is vital for the future of football.  The Football Stadia Improvement Fund’s aim is to revolutionise funding for the grass roots in the same way the professional game has been transformed over the last ten years.  I pay a particular tribute to the hard work and dedication of all at the club for making this funding a reality.’

Paul Hampshire, President of Fleet Spurs, said today:

‘We are delighted by the grant awarded us by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund.  It will enable us to remain as proud members of the Sydenhams Wessex League next season.

“We are a family club, which now runs four senior teams and sixteen youth teams.  The generosity of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund will enable us to continue to develop as a successful local club.’