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Wealdstone and Ickenham Youth Football Clubs secure permanent home

Thanks to support from various organizations including Middlesex FA, the Premier League, The FA, and the government's Football Foundation, Wealdstone and Ickenham Youth Football Clubs are set to establish permanent homes for their operations.

Wealdstone, a grassroots youth football club founded in 2008, hosts 49 youth teams catering to ages four to 18 year of age at New Pond Playing Fields in Ruislip. Meanwhile, Ickenham, formed in 2006, serves over 500 youngsters across 13 age groups at Hillingdon House Farm, Uxbridge.

Both clubs have recently been accepted into the Football Foundation's Home Advantage Programme, which assists grassroots clubs in securing long-term leases or licenses for their playing sites. This opportunity comes after successful applications by Hillingdon Council last year.

As part of the programme, Wealdstone and Ickenham will receive guidance and support from the Foundation and The FA, along with legal assistance to streamline the transfer process. Additionally, they can apply for up to £250,000 in funding to enhance facilities, including security fencing, storage units, maintenance machinery, and catering cabins. Securing permanent homes not only solidifies the clubs' presence in their communities but also sets the stage for growth and self-sustainability.

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