Kick On with Starling Bank

Partnering with Gift of Kit, Starling Bank has set up the Kick On programme to get more women and girls playing football across the UK.

A women’s club that needs a step up? We can help. A men’s club that wants to expand with a girl’s team? The time is now. A group of girls who never even liked football before summer ‘22? Sounds like a team in the making.

From glory to grassroots, Starling is helping to grow the women and girl’s football community. Last summer, we were proud national sponsors of the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. And now we’re on a mission to help women and girls gain confidence, life skills and a sense of community, through grassroots football.

Kick On provides grassroots clubs, schools and volunteers with free resources to take a club to the next level

Apply now to choose from one of the following:

Starling Bank sponsored team pack

- Match kit (x16 sets in women and girl's fit)
- Training equipment (bibs, footballs and cones)
- Coach tracksuit

'Introduction to Coaching' course voucher

Or both!

Who can apply?

If you’re a women’s or girls’ team based in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, it’s likely you’re eligible to apply.

New football teams

Existing football teams

Schools

Applications Closed

Applications to join the program have now closed. If you missed out on the opportunity to apply this time around, don’t worry – there will be more opportunities to get involved with “Kick On” in the future.

Your questions, answered.

Is my team eligible?

If you are a women or girls team based in the England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, it's likely you are eligible to apply. 

You can view the full eligibility criteria here.

When does the application window close?

Applications for the programme will be open from 2/2/23 to 16/2/23.

When will the teams be chosen?

Teams will be chosen shortly after the application window closes. We’ll contact all applicants within one week of the draw. We may extend the application window if necessary.

When will the kit packages be delivered?

Delivery of the kit packages will begin on 24th of March.

What are the next steps if we're selected?

Shortly after the random draw, we'll email the successful clubs with a kit voucher. Plus, instructions on how to order a kit package and book a coaching course.

Which coaching courses are available?

You can view the courses on the links below:

England: Introduction To Coaching Football Course 

Wales: Football Leaders Award

Scotland: Introduction To Coaching Certificate

Northern Ireland: Introduction To Coaching Award 

Who is eligible for the coaching course?

The course can be taken by a new or existing coach of your team. Or, even better, a player who wants to get into coaching.

Any questions? Get in touch:

You can also contact the Gift of Kit team at: helpdesk@giftofkit.com

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About Starling Bank

Equality is in our DNA. We’ve been campaigning to Make Money Equal since 2018, and became a national sponsor of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. Women make up 41% of our leadership team – in fact, we’re the only bank in the UK to be founded by a woman!

We’re also changing banking for good, on a mission to give people a fairer, smarter and more human alternative to the banks of the past. From policy to partnerships, we’re on a mission to make values-led banking the industry standard.

We’ve been named ‘Best Current Account Provider’ five years running at The British Bank Awards and we’re a Which? recommended provider. 

Find out more about Starling.

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About Starling Bank

Equality is in our DNA. We’ve been campaigning to Make Money Equal since 2018, and became a national sponsor of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. Women make up 41% of our leadership team – in fact, we’re the only bank in the UK to be founded by a woman!

We’re also changing banking for good, on a mission to give people a fairer, smarter and more human alternative to the banks of the past. From policy to partnerships, we’re on a mission to make values-led banking the industry standard.

We’ve been named ‘Best Current Account Provider’ five years running at The British Bank Awards and we’re a Which? recommended provider. 

Find out more about Starling.

About Starling Bank

Equality is in our DNA. We’ve been campaigning to Make Money Equal since 2018, and became a national sponsor of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. Women make up 41% of our leadership team – in fact, we’re the only bank in the UK to be founded by a woman!

We’re also changing banking for good, on a mission to give people a fairer, smarter and more human alternative to the banks of the past. From policy to partnerships, we’re on a mission to make values-led banking the industry standard.

We’ve been named ‘Best Current Account Provider’ five years running at The British Bank Awards and we’re a Which? recommended provider. 

Find out more about Starling.