Kick It Out teams up with Morrisons to offer new kits for girls

Delivered in collaboration with Gift of Kit, the new initiative called ‘More than a kit. Football United’ will provide 30 girls teams with free Joma football kits, access to new education and opportunities to engage with the wider game during the season. 

The initiative focuses on supporting girl’s teams in West Yorkshire who are struggling for funding or have limited access to kit, those from ethnically diverse communities, or grassroots clubs who are creating new opportunities for girls to play football. 

Research from Women in Sport has shown that 64% of girls drop out of sport by age 16, with one-third of them citing uncomfortable or unsuitable clothing as a primary reason. 

To be in with a chance to access these opportunities and apply for a new kit for the upcoming season, teams need to tell us their story, outlining the impact they’ve made in the local community, some of the challenges they face and how additional support would help create more opportunities for girls to play football. 

Clubs will also need to complete Kick It Out's newly updated Creating Inclusive Clubs learning module, equipping grassroots clubs with practical tools to create positive experiences for players, coaches and volunteers. 

As part of the support package, successful teams will receive numbered shirts (including a goalkeeper's jersey), shorts and socks, complete with programme branding, ready for the 2026-27 season. 

Clubs can find out more details about the application process and apply here: giftofkit.com/morrisons-foundation 

‘More than a kit. Football United’ is more than just looking sharp on the pitch, it aims to support the long-term growth of girls’ football across West Yorkshire.  Successful teams will be selected based on the programme criteria by an independent judging panel, with consideration given to community need, barriers to participation, geographical spread and the long-term sustainability of the team. 

The deadline for applications is 15th August 2026. 

Kick It Out COO Hollie Varney said: “Every girl should have the opportunity to experience the benefits that football can bring. Through More Than a Kit. Football United., we're supporting clubs across West Yorkshire that are opening doors for girls in their communities and helping create environments where they can play, belong and thrive.” 

David Scott, Morrisons Foundation Trustee said: “Morrisons Foundation is proud to support Kick It Out in helping more girls access opportunities to play football. By supporting this programme, we hope more young people across West Yorkshire can enjoy the benefits of being part of a team and participating in sport within welcoming and inclusive environments.”