From first touches to cup-winning performances, young footballers in Barton are being given more chances to train, develop and thrive thanks to an £8,937 community grant from North Lincolnshire Council.
The funding is helping Barton Junior Football Club secure continued access to high-quality local training facilities at Baysgarth School’s Sports Village, supporting regular sessions for young players from across the area.
For boys and girls aged four to 17, those sessions are about more than football, helping them stay active, build confidence, make friends, and develop the discipline, teamwork, and resilience that sport can inspire.
The support comes at an exciting time for the club, with more young players getting involved and teams continuing to develop across all age groups.
One recent highlight saw the club’s under-12 girls become the first team from Barton Junior Football Club to win the Lincolnshire County Cup, a fantastic achievement for the club and its players.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire council, said: “This is exactly what community grants are about, backing local people who are opening doors, creating opportunities, and helping young people achieve their potential.
“Barton Junior Football Club is giving children and young people a positive place to train, compete and belong, while helping them develop confidence, discipline, and a sense of pride in being part of their club.
“By supporting grassroots clubs like this, we are investing in the next generation and helping young people enjoy sport close to home, in facilities that give them the space to keep improving.”
The £8,937 grant is helping cover hire costs for Baysgarth School’s Sports Village, including 3G pitch hire between April and September 2026.
It means the club can continue delivering regular weekly sessions, supporting young players’ physical health, mental wellbeing, and personal development.
Cllr Christine Patterson, cabinet member for healthy communities, said: “Regular physical activity plays a vital role in helping children and young people build healthy habits for life.
