United we will relegate domestic violence. For good. Sign up to Football United Football. It inspires. It empowers. Our love of the beautiful game unites us all. Football has the power to change lives, and with Football United we want to change the lives of women and children across the country and relegate domestic violence once and for all. Domestic violence affects everyone, from the 750,000 children who witness it every year, to the two women who are killed by a current or former partner every week, to the countless friends and families of those being abused. Fear and acceptance are two of the biggest reasons domestic violence continues. But together we can speak out for those who are too afraid to. We are asking you to join with us to make a positive difference now to raise awareness and reduce the amount of domestic violence in the future. In this pack you ll find all the information you need to sign your Club to Football United including: The Football United Club Pledge Ideas and advice for your own Football United event Registering your events with us Football United Against Domestic Violence is a campaign name ofwomen s Aid, Registered Charity No 1054154
Why it matters Football is an incredibly important part of our communities, which gives clubs a lot of social responsibility. Domestic violence against women increases after football matches and is prevalent throughout society. By joining forces with Women s Aid, your club can: show its commitment to corporate social responsibility; demonstrate support for the third of football fans who are women; and help young fans and players grow up with healthy attitudes to relationships. Clubs and other footballing bodies are often criticised for the way a minority of players, managers, and fans talk about and treat women. Public pressure has been growing for the football community to act on sexism and violence against women. Football United gives you the platform to speak out publicly against domestic violence, and show that you are representing the majority of your fans by making your club a place where perpetrators of domestic abuse are not welcome. When England lost 4-1 to Germany, domestic violence reports increased by 29% - however on the two games in the tournament that they drew, there was no noticeable impact overall. BBC News research from 2012 Euro tournaments The facts are just so depressing - I love football, and I love the World Cup, and we all want to ignore the bad parts of the game. And this is one of them. I fi nd it diffi cult to comprehend violence of any type - let alone domestic violence. And after hearing the stories of victims through my work with Women s Aid, I have a tiny insight into a desperate world. I am proud to support this campaign. It s not complicated, just don t abuse anyone - physically or emotionally. And if you know it s going on, say something Max Rushden, Soccer AM Presenter and Ambassador for Football United Against Domestic Violence
Take part in Football United Join us and become part of the Football United campaign. Sign the Club pledge - email us to confi rm your support Put up posters and share the leafl ets - print ready artwork is available from our website. Provide a supportive quote for media work. Donate an offi cial club scarf: we would like to have a scarf from every club which has signed the pledge for promotional photoshoots. Donate a signed football shirt signed by all or some of your players: this would be used to support funds raised by a charity auction. Provide a photo opportunity for our celebrity ambassadors and/or case studies with players and managers at training ground or home. Promote the campaign in match programmes, through your website and social media presence including a link for fans to buy a season ticket. Showcasing your support We are working with the media to publicise the campaign, and of course sharing news of our new signups on @womensaid (23,000 followers), on a dedicated Facebook page and in our Football United newsletters going to 12,000 subscribers. Contact For further information please contact: Teresa Parker t.parker@womensaid.org.uk 0117 983 7123 Organise collections at games. I have one goal to try and stop all forms of abuse, and this new initiative from Women s Aid is vital in helping promote positive relationships and stamping out domestic violence. I m a massive football fan and am delighted to be working with clubs and players to help promote this incredible cause Charlie Webster, TV Presenter and Ambassador for Women s Aid and Football United Against Domestic Violence
Pledge to make a difference The Premier League s William Bush signing the Football United Supporter Pledge. We re asking every club to get involved by signing the Football United Club Pledge sending the message that domestic violence has no place in football. To send a clear message in our club that violence against women and children is completely unacceptable. To break the silence that allows domestic violence to continue - to talk about it and raise awareness of the support available to those directly affected. To provide positive role models to younger people in our community, encouraging healthy and non-abusive relationships. To share news of our joint work with Football United Against Domestic Violence. To take the pledge just email us to confi rm your support, and we ll add your club name to the list on our website! Club logos and pictures are very welcome. At The FA we know what enormous power the footballing community has to make positive change and we welcome this important campaign. We are keen to promote social change through football and our new Inclusion Advisory Board already supports well known campaigns such as Kick It Out and Football v Homophobia; we are proud to now add Football United Against Domestic Violence to that list. Domestic violence affects all of our society and football, especially as the World Cup approaches, has the potential to reach a huge proportion of the public. We can all make a difference by signing up to the Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign - clubs, fans and players - to bring domestic violence out from behind closed doors. Alex Horne, General Secretary, The FA
Hold a Football United event Your club can get involved with the Football United Campaign by organising your own fundraising activities., or encouraging your supporters to do their own! Here are a few fun ways to raise money: Charity Football Match Bring a competitive element into your fundraising by organising a charity football match or 5-a-side tournament within your league. Spectators can join in the fun by holding a sweepstake to predict the winning team. Football Friday Ask your team supporters to hold a football themed mufti day. Ask them to set amount of money to wear your team s football kit or colours for the day, or Football United team colours! Football Record Breakers Create your own record breakers competition challenge players, friends and family to see how many keepie-uppies they can do. Charge a small fee to enter the challenge that you can donate to Women s Aid. Or see if you can beat Nikolai Kutsenko (UKR) who juggled a regulation football for 24 and a half hours nonstop with his feet, legs and head, without the ball ever touching the ground! Ask your fans to text to donate Organise a mass text to donate at the beginning of each football match. Text GOAL to 70500 to donate 5*. *Text donations cost 5 plus one text message at your standard network rate. 100% of the donation will go to Women s Aid (registered Charity No. 1054154) Register your Football United event with us using the forms on the following pages and we ll support you every step of the way. Please return them to Teresa Parker, Women s Aid, PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS. If you have any questions email t.parker@ womensaid.org.uk, or call 0117 983 7123.
Register your event Organiser s details Title (please circle): Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss/ Other Forename(s) Surname Organisation/Company (If applicable) Address Postcode Contact telephone number E-mail address Event details Description of event Date of event Fundraising/sponsorship target Your support is valuable to us, which is why we ask your permission to write and let you know from time to time about developments in Women s Aid s work and the work of Football United. If you would rather not hear about these you are welcome to let us know of your preference at any time, or by ticking the appropriate boxes below and returning this form to us. Please DO NOT contact me by: Mail Email Telephone Please complete this form and return it, along with the Fundraising Agreement Form overleaf, to Teresa Parker, Women s Aid, PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS. If you have any questions email t.parker@womensaid.org.uk, or call 0117 983 7123.
Fundraising Agreement Form In undertaking to raise money for Women s Aid Federation of England, I understand that all money raised will go directly to Women s Aid National Offi ce. I agree to send money raised to Women s Aid as soon as possible after the challenge / event is completed. When representing Women s Aid to other organisations (companies, the media, etc) or individuals, I agree to behave in a respectful and appropriate manner and make it clear that I am expressing my own views and not those of Women s Aid. I agree to use the Women s Aid logo in an appropriate manner and to inform Women s Aid of its use before materials are publicised. I accept responsibility for any monies collected using collection boxes and will monitor the use of these using the materials sent from Women s Aid. Also for ensuring that collections are carried out in respect of the laws governing the use of collection boxes / tins. If undertaking any kind of physical activity (e.g. sponsored run, marathon or cycle challenge) I understand I am doing so at my own risk, and Women s Aid cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries. Signed Name (Printed) and title: Date: Please sign this form and return it, along with the event registration form, to: Teresa Parker, Women s Aid, PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS. If you have any questions email t.parker@womensaid.org.uk, or call 0117 983 7123.
Merchandise Order Form T-shirts Our branded t-shirts are made from 100% cotton and feature the Football United logo and Women s Aid logos on the front, and the mark of the most valuable player in football - Number 10 - on the back. FOOTBALL UNITED footballunited.org.uk 10 Coming Soon AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE T-SHIRTS SMALL MEDIUM LARGE XL XLL Please tell us how many of each size you need. Balloons We can provide you with a mixture of Football United branded balloons for your event. If you would like these please tick the box. Posters and leafl ets You can download free posters and leafl ets for your events from www.footballunited.org.uk. Please return this order form to Lily along with your event registration form to Teresa Parker, Women s Aid, PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS. If you have any questions email t.parker@ womensaid.org.uk, or call 0117 983 7123. Football United Against Domestic Violence is a campaign name ofwomen s Aid, Registered Charity No 1054154
Merchandise Order Form Collection Tins If you would like to order collection tins for your event please read the information below and sign the agreement below. I certify that I will obtain agreement from the owner of the property in which the collection will take place (e.g. company or organisation) before embarking on any collection for Women s Aid. I will notify Women s Aid immediately if the box/bucket is lost or stolen. I will also notify Women s Aid if I suspect the box/bucket is being tampered with in any way. I am over sixteen years of age. I understand that I should not use the collection box/bucket for door-to-door collections or street collections unless prior discussed with a Women s Aid offi cial and should also not use it for collecting for any other charity. I understand that I am responsible for maintaining the reputation of Women s Aid and that the trust and integrity of voluntary giving is not damaged. When representing Women s Aid to other organisations (companies, the media, etc.) or individuals, I agree to behave in a respectful and appropriate manner and make it clear that I am expressing my own views and not those of Women s Aid. Name of collector/collection coordinator Signature Date Postal address Post code Contact telephone number No. of collection tins required Please return the collection tins once you have completed your event to our Freepost address: WAFE, Freepost SWB2291, PO Box, 391, Bristol BS99 7WS Football United Against Domestic Violence is a campaign name ofwomen s Aid, Registered Charity No 1054154
Sponsorship Form I m taking part in to raise money for Women s Aid s vital work to end domestic violence. Please support me by pledging some money! Cheques should be made payable to Women s Aid Name Address Postcode GIFT AID: If you are a UK tax payer please fi ll in your full name and address (including postcode) and tick the Gift Aid box. This will mean that Women s Aid is able to claim an extra 25% of your money back. That s 2.50 for every 10 donated! Please note that you need to have paid suffi cient income/capital gains tax to cover the amount to be reclaimed from your donation. NAME HOME ADDRESS POSTCODE AMOUNT GIFT AID SUB-TOTAL Football United Against Domestic Violence is a campaign name ofwomen s Aid, Registered Charity No 1054154
Sponsorship Form NAME HOME ADDRESS POSTCODE AMOUNT GIFT AID SUB-TOTAL For 40 years Women s Aid has campaigned to protect abused women and children and delivered real change to keep them safe. With one in four women experiencing domestic violence at some stage in their lives, the need for Women s Aid has never been greater. Registered charity number: 1054154. For further information on Women s Aid, please contact Lily on 0117 983 7133 or l.porter@womensaid.org.uk. You can also visit our website at: www.womensaid.org.uk. Football United Against Domestic Violence is a campaign name ofwomen s Aid, Registered Charity No 1054154
Paying In Form Please accept my donation of Football United. raised through sponsorship for taking part in an event for I enclose a cheque/postal order/caf cheque made payable to Women s Aid Please debit my credit or debit card Card no: Expiry date: / Issue number (if applicable): Security Code*: Name: Address: Telephone Number: Signature: Date: Please return this form, along with your payment to: Football United, Women s Aid, PO Box 391, Bristol, BS99 7WS. Thank you for your support. It really does make a difference. * For most cards, the Security Code can be found on the back of the card, at the top right of the signature strip. In this case, the number required is the last 3 digits. On other cards (e.g. American Express) a 4 digit Security Code can be found above the full long number on the front of the card. If you would prefer to give us your card security code over the telephone please call us on 0117 944 4411 and we would be happy to arrange this. Please note that your card security code will not be stored by Women s Aid this part of the form will be removed and shredded as soon as the transaction has been processed. Football United Against Domestic Violence is a campaign name ofwomen s Aid, Registered Charity No 1054154