If you're a coach, club secretary, or committee member, you already know that fundraising for a grassroots football club is a constant job. Between pitch hire, kit, equipment and travel costs, most clubs are looking for ways to bring in extra income without asking parents to dig into their pockets again — or without taking on the admin headache of running raffles, bag packs, or sponsored events.
That's exactly the gap the V Football Ambassador Scheme is designed to fill.
What is the V Football Ambassador Scheme?
The Ambassador Scheme lets grassroots football clubs earn commission every time a member of their club — players, parents, coaches — buys V Football shin pad sleeves through their club's unique link or code. There's no cost to the club to join, no stock to hold, and no upfront investment. Families were likely going to buy shin pad sleeves anyway; this simply means a portion of that spend comes back to support the club.
Why it works as a fundraising idea
- Zero cost to join — there's no membership fee or minimum order for clubs to take part.
- No extra admin for volunteers — once your club is set up with a link or code, tracking and payouts are handled for you.
- Recurring income — shin pad sleeves wear out and get replaced every season, meaning fundraising isn't a one-off event but an ongoing trickle of support.
- Something families already need — unlike raffle tickets or sponsored walks, this is a product parents are buying anyway for training and matchday.
How to get your club set up
Getting started is straightforward:
- Register your club's interest through our Ambassador Scheme page.
- Receive your club's unique referral link or discount code.
- Share it with players, parents, and coaches via WhatsApp groups, newsletters, or matchday announcements.
- Your club earns commission automatically on every purchase made through your link — no invoicing or chasing required.
A fundraising idea that fits alongside everything else
The Ambassador Scheme isn't meant to replace your existing fundraising activities — it's designed to sit alongside them. Bag packs, quiz nights, and sponsored events all have their place, but they take organising, volunteers, and a fixed date. The Ambassador Scheme runs quietly in the background all season, adding up match by match, training session by training session.
For committees juggling limited volunteer time, that's often the most valuable kind of fundraising: the kind that doesn't need anyone to give up another Saturday morning.
Get your club started
If your club is looking for a simple way to bring in extra funds for kit, equipment, or pitch fees this season, find out more and sign up on our Grassroots Ambassador Scheme page.
And if you'd like to see the shin pad sleeves your members will be buying, shop now.