Farmors Pitch In Project

14/04/2026

Thankyou to BBC Gloucestershire for stopping by to shine a light on the project:

The pitch at Farmor's School in Fairford will open later this year and is set to cost £1.3m

27/01/2026

Now that the Pitch is becoming a reality, we are keen to hear from anyone in the community who would like to use it. It might be that you are part of an existing club, or you want to use this opportunity to set up a new team or group. It might be that you want to know that there will be a chance to book it for you and your friends to have an informal game on a Saturday morning. This survey will allow you to express your interest as we want to ensure The Pitch provides diverse community use as well as meeting the training and playing needs of our partner clubs, FRFC and FYFC.
We are happy to engage with any clubs or groups who like to start talking to us now about their prospective usage. Leave your email and a comment in the last box and we will be in touch.
https://form.jotform.com/260212284937356

23/01/2026

How good does this look?!? ⚽🏉🏑

23/01/2026

Fantastic news. Bravo to all at Farmor's School

All-Weather Pitch Update

I am delighted to let you know that our bid for a grant of Community Infrastructure Funding from Cotswold District Council has been successful. We have been awarded over £700,000! This, alongside all the fundraising and community support, means that we are in touching distance of the dream becoming a reality. We are so grateful for all the support received from CDC and the local sports clubs and wider community to enable us to reach this point so quickly in just a year from starting the project.

More updates can be found on the project website here. https://pitchinfairford.co.uk/ We are looking to submit the planning application this month and hope to be able to commence building it later this year. We are still raising money for the spectator stand and equipment we will need, so all donations are welcome and there is a link on the website if you are able to support this.
The Pitch will be a game-changer not only for our students, but also for Fairford Youth Football Club and Fairford Rugby Club, who are our partners in this project. There will also be community use, so if you have a team or group of club that is currently short of facilities, do get in touch with me: [email protected].

22/12/2025

Who fancies an early Christmas present? And it's a big one! 🎁

We are thrilled to announce that our grant application for in excess of £700,000 has today been recommended!

Thanks to all who have supported our project, made a donation and given your time.

We can't wait to get things moving in the new year!!! 🥳🪏🏗️⚽🏉🥅🪏🥳

08/09/2025

Fantastic news! The Garfield Weston Foundation have today confirmed a grant for our project.

"Weston Family Trustees have reviewed your funding application and, after careful consideration, would like to offer your organisation a pledge of £35,000"

Project lead Emma White said "We are so grateful for this pledge of support that helps us towards raising the match funding to realise this wonderful community project. With our local pitches all but destroyed by the summer we have had, having an all-weather pitch for football, rugby and multisport use seems even more relevant and important."

08/09/2025

On Friday our project lead Emma White visited Swindon Town FC Community Foundation's beautiful Foundation Park. Opened in 2020, it's a facility that not only benefits Swindon Town's community programmes but also countless out Clubs in the area. Thank you to Shane for arranging the visit and showing us just some of the benefits could enjoy from a similar facility.

04/09/2025

Fairford Youth Football Club's current challenges with their pitches are a clear sign of how the will benefit not only Farmor's School but also the wider community...

We are currently undertaking intensive seeding and fertilisation of our pitches at Horcott Road. This is to try and provide our teams with pitches for the coming season after such intense heat during the summer. We're asking all age groups to train away from our pitches and the committee is working hard to secure short term venues for fixtures. Thank you for your support and understanding during the works.

02/09/2025

Project Milestone!

The has now secured enough funding to proceed with a formal planning application. We will shortly be organising a meeting with planning and the project architect.

With the beginning of the school year now here you can expect lots of progress with the project as we look to move forward!

17/07/2025

Fairford Youth Football Club's recent sell-out summer tournament has raised an additional £4000 for the Pitch In Project. Thanks to all who supported the weekend, including volunteers from Farmor's School PTA.

17/07/2025

Fairford Rugby Football Club's recent 12hr rugby match raised £613.25 towards the project. Thank-you FRFC and all those who spectated and donated.