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Welcome to The Players Foundation.
Whether helping current or former professional footballers through financial challenges, providing welfare advice, or supporting access to higher education, The Players Foundation offers practical aid and hope for the future.
Hear directly from people whose lives have been changed through support and opportunity delivered by The Players Foundation and our partners.
“I’d love to have loads of opportunities in different fields.”
Tom Rennardson
Former scholar, Grimsby Town FC
“It’s important that players receive the right guidance and support.”
Ellen White MBE
Top scoring Lioness
The Players Foundation supports current and former professional footballers and scholars, facing a wide range of challenges. Through grants, guidance, advocacy and practical assistance, we help people navigate life beyond the game.
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The support that we deliver to current and former professional footballers lies at the heart of everything that The Players Foundation stands for.
Listen to their powerful reflections on the many challenges they have faced during their careers.
“I still have more to give”
Ali Johnson
Former Women’s Super League and Championship Player
“Nothing replaces playing football”
Andy Liddell
Fitness Coach — Preston North End, Former Professional Footballer
“More than a footballer”
Ellen White, MBE
England’s record goal scorer
“It’s never too late”
Craig Dundas
Former Sutton United player
“Football gives you a career. Purpose gives you direction”
Toby Bull
Former Brighton & Hove Albion Goalkeeper, Entrepreneur and Content Creator
“Players need to be people first”
Helen Ward
Head of Women’s Football, Watford FC
“I want to be more than just a footballer”
Tom Rennardson
Law Degree Student, Former Grimsby Town Scholar
“The more well-rounded you are, the better”
Jon-Paul Pittman
Development Coach — Brentford FC, Former Professional Footballer
“The first challenge is asking for help”
Rob Milsom
Beneficiary Liaison Officer — The Players Foundation, Former Professional Footballer
“I thought somebody would save me”
Simon Haworth
Former Wales International player
“I thought football was everything”
Joel Burgess
Former Bolton Wanderers scholar
“When football is your identity”
Ronny Wakelin
Former Burton Albion scholar