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The Big Goal Campaign

Annual Timeline

Here below provides The Big Goal 2026 Annual Timeline, outlining all the key milestones and activations planned during the year ahead. We sincerely thank our members for their valued support and involvement.

January

Official Welcome Packs distributed to Members

Exclusive Digital Assets shared with Members

Exclusive A-Z Member's Directory published

The Big Goal Webinar - providing an overview of the year ahead

Launch of 'The Big Green Goal'

Launch of The Big Goal 'Lunch and Learn' initiative

The Street Soccer Foundation will be in liaison with professional football clubs nationwide to identify Academy partners for the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter term

February

The Street Soccer Foundation will host a National Coach Conference for intended club partners to deliver the National Street Soccer Academy on behalf of The Big Goal campaign

Club delivery partners will be confirmed - with Academy sponsor pairings made and notified to all Gold Members

The Big Goal Regional Finals dates and playing venues will be confirmed for The Big Goal 5-a-side Football Tournament - the Official England qualification tournament for the FIFCO Corporate World Cup

Members to confirm their company team registration(s) for The Big Goal National 5-a-side Football Tournament

Members will be sent kit options and assets associated with their participation in the National Tournament

March

Gold Members matched with available Street Soccer Academy groups of young people will be introduced to the club delivery partner

Note: Your company may be matched in the Spring term or Autumn term

All Spring term sponsored Street Soccer Academies will launch nationwide

April
REGIONAL FINALS

The Big Goal Regional Finals will kick-off as 1-day 5-a-side football tournaments for participating teams across the membership, taking place in the North, Midlands and South

THURSDAY 23 APRIL: SOUTHERN REGIONAL FINALS

THURSDAY 30 APRIL: MIDLANDS REGIONAL FINALS

The Big Goal National Finals date and timings will also be confirmed

So too will the FIFCO World Cup date and timings also be confirmed

May
Academy Visits

++ THURSDAY 7 MAY: NORTHERN REGIONAL FINALS ++

THURSDAY 28 MAY: THE NATIONAL STREET SOCCER ACADEMY CUP (a chance to attend in support of all sponsored young people throughout England & Wales)

Gold Members matched to an Academy will have the opportunity to visit their Spring term sponsored Academy group of young people at their graduation - representing a brilliant media and impact opportunity

Members can choose to host an exclusive 'Lunch and Learn' event for graduating Academy groups of young people

June & July
MAJOR EVENTS

THE BIG GOAL NATIONAL FINALS 2026: THURSDAY 11 JUNE at St George’s Park – England’s official training camp - where our National Champions will be confirmed!

Following the National Finals will be THE BIG GOAL GALA DINNER 2026 from 7pm inside The Sir Bobby Robson Ballroom at The Hilton Hotel on site at St George's Park, celebrating the impact of the campaign and all sponsors involved.

August & September

For those Gold members not matched with a Street Soccer Academy in the Spring, companies are matched with new Street Soccer Academy groups of young people in as close an area as possible to their office location(s)

All Autumn term sponsored Street Soccer Academies will launch nationwide

October - December

Gold Members will have the opportunity to visit their Autumn term sponsored Academy groups of young people at their graduation

Gold members will also be invited to attend an exclusive Leader’s Reception networking event on Thursday 12th November (12.30 - 15.00) at the House of Lords, hosted by the Chair of Trustees of the Street Soccer Foundation, The Lord Bailey of Paddington

All members will be invited to attend the National 'Football For Good' Day event in support of Academy sponsored young people

Members can choose to host an exclusive 'Lunch and Learn' event for graduating Academy groups of young people

The Big Goal Gala

Event Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions apply to all ticket holders, table hosts, sponsors and attendees (“Guests”) of The Big Goal Gala (the “Event”), organised and delivered by the Street Soccer Foundation (“the Organiser”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a registered charity in England and Wales.

By purchasing a ticket, reserving a table, or entering into a sponsorship agreement for the Event, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

 

1. Event Details

The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Event date, venue, format, content, speakers, entertainment or programme where reasonably necessary.

While every effort will be made to deliver the Event as advertised, the Organiser does not guarantee the appearance of any particular guest speaker, performer or personality.

 

2. Bookings & Payment

2.1 Tickets & Tables

  • All ticket and table bookings must be paid in full by the stated payment deadline unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • A booking is confirmed only once payment has been received or a written agreement has been signed.

2.2 Sponsorship Packages

  • Sponsorship agreements must be confirmed in writing.
  • Payment schedules (if staged payments are agreed) will be clearly set out in the sponsorship agreement.
  • All sponsorship fees must be paid by the agreed dates.

Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in cancellation of the booking or sponsorship benefits at the Organiser’s discretion.

 

3. Cancellations & Refunds

3.1 Guest or Sponsor Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in writing.

  • Cancellations received more than 60 days prior to the Event may be eligible for a partial refund (less reasonable administrative costs), at the Organiser’s discretion.
  • Cancellations within 60 days of the Event are non-refundable.
  • Tickets and tables may be transferred to another named guest with prior written notice to the Organiser.

Sponsorship fees are non-refundable once marketing, promotional or production benefits have commenced.

As this is a fundraising event in support of the Street Soccer Foundation’s charitable work, many costs are committed in advance and refunds cannot generally be provided.

 

4. Event Changes, Postponement or Force Majeure

The Organiser reserves the right to postpone, relocate or reasonably alter the format of the Event due to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to:

  • Acts of God
  • Government restrictions
  • National mourning
  • Public health emergencies
  • Venue unavailability
  • Security risks
  • Industrial disputes
  • Insufficient participation

If the Event is postponed, tickets and sponsorships will be transferred to the rescheduled date.

If the Event is cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, the Organiser will determine an appropriate refund policy, taking into account costs already incurred in good faith.

The Organiser shall not be liable for any consequential losses, including travel or accommodation costs.

 

5. Sponsorship Benefits & Branding

Sponsors grant the Organiser a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use their company name and logo for the purposes of promoting and delivering the Event.

The Organiser will use reasonable endeavours to deliver the agreed sponsorship benefits but reserves the right to make minor changes where operationally necessary.

Sponsors may not:

  • Sub-license or resell their sponsorship package
  • Share branding benefits without prior written consent
  • Promote unrelated events or causes during the Event without approval

All branding materials must comply with UK law and must not be offensive, discriminatory or inappropriate.

 

6. Guest Conduct

The Big Goal Gala is a professional fundraising event aligned with the values of the Street Soccer Foundation.

The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any Guest who:

  • Engages in abusive, threatening, discriminatory or inappropriate behaviour
  • Is intoxicated to the point of causing disruption
  • Acts unlawfully or unsafely

No refund will be provided in such circumstances.

 

7. Health & Safety

Guests must comply with:

  • Venue health & safety requirements
  • Fire and evacuation procedures
  • Any instructions issued by Event staff

The Organiser reserves the right to implement additional health or security measures where required.

 

8. Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.

Subject to the above:

  • The Organiser shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss.
  • The Organiser’s total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the Guest or Sponsor for the Event.
  • Guests attend at their own risk and are responsible for personal belongings.

 

9. Insurance (Sponsors)

Sponsors are responsible for ensuring they hold appropriate public liability and other relevant insurance for any materials, branding installations or promotional activity they bring to the Event.

The Organiser may request proof of insurance where applicable.

 

10. Photography & Filming

The Event may be photographed and filmed for promotional and marketing purposes.

By attending, Guests consent to:

  • Being photographed, filmed or recorded
  • The use of such materials by the Organiser for promotional, marketing and fundraising purposes across digital, print and broadcast media

If a Guest does not wish to appear in media coverage, they must notify the Organiser in writing prior to the Event.

 

11. Data Protection

Personal data will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation and the Street Soccer Foundation’s Privacy Policy.

Information provided may be used for:

  • Event administration
  • Fundraising communications
  • Charity impact reporting

Guests may opt out of communications at any time.

 

12. Fundraising Activities on the Night

The Gala may include fundraising activities such as:

  • Live or silent auctions
  • Prize draws or raffles
  • Donation pledges

All bids and pledges made during the Event are legally binding commitments to donate and must be settled before departure or within the timeframe specified by the Organiser.

 

13. Force Majeure

The Organiser shall not be deemed in breach of these Terms if it is prevented from performing its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

 

14. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

 

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms & Conditions, together with any written booking confirmation or sponsorship agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the parties relating to the Event.

Size Guide

The Big Goal Kit Bundle Playing Socks

SIZE
MEASUREMENT
M
1-5
L
6-11
XL
12-13

Size Guide

The Big Goal Kit Bundle Playing Shorts

SIZE
MEASUREMENT
S
30”
M
32”
L
34”
XL
36”
2XL
38”

Size Guide

The Big Goal Kit Bundle Playing Shirt

SIZE
MEASUREMENT
XS
35/37″
S
37/39″
M
39/41″
L
41/43″
XL
43/45″
2XL
45/48″
3XL
48/50″