Building a Pitch for Everyone: Redhill FC x Carrington School
Redhill Football Club is proud to be partnering with Carrington School on an ambitious project to upgrade and extend their Astroturf pitch — a facility that already plays a vital role in our local sporting community and will become even more important in the years ahead.
At a time when access to quality pitches is one of the biggest challenges facing grassroots football, this project is about more than just a surface. It’s about keeping football being played, whatever the weather, and ensuring everyone in our community has a place to train, play, and belong.
Why this project matters
The existing Astroturf at Carrington School is over 20 years old. While it has served the community incredibly well, it is now reaching the end of its usable life.
At the same time, grass pitches across Surrey are under increasing pressure. Wet winters and heavy usage often mean postponed matches, cancelled training sessions, and missed opportunities for players to develop.
A new, modern Astroturf pitch with upgraded lighting will:
Allow football and sport to be played all year round
Reduce cancellations caused by poor weather
Provide a safer, more consistent playing surface
Support player development at every level
For a club with more than 650 children involved, that reliability makes a huge difference.
A huge step forward — thanks to the Football Foundation
We are delighted that Carrington School has been awarded a £628,550 grant from the Football Foundation to fund the replacement of the pitch surface and the installation of new lighting.
This funding is a major milestone and a strong vote of confidence in the importance of the facility. However, to complete the project in full, around £200,000 still needs to be raised through community support, partnerships, and fundraising.
Redhill FC’s commitment
As part of this project, Redhill Football Club is raising £10,000 to contribute towards the new pitch. This investment will secure 10 years of guaranteed access for the club, providing a reliable training and match venue for:
Youth teams
Women’s teams
The Redhill FC First Team
More importantly, it helps future-proof football at Redhill FC, ensuring our players can train consistently, develop faster, and stay active throughout the year.
A pitch for the whole community
This Astroturf is not just for one team or one organisation. It is a shared community asset that already supports — and will continue to support — a wide range of groups, including:
Carrington School pupils, across multiple sports
Grassroots youth football
Women & Girls football
Disability football
Men’s Mental Health football
Displaced Young People, in partnership with the Big Leaf Foundation
Holiday football camps and community sessions
By supporting this project, you are helping to create an inclusive space that welcomes people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
How you can help
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings this project closer to completion.
Donate via our JustGiving page
Share the campaign with friends, family, or colleagues
Get involved if you or your business may be able to support in other ways
Together with Carrington School, we have an opportunity to build something that will benefit thousands of people over the next decade and beyond.
Thank you for supporting Redhill FC and for helping us build a pitch — and a future — for everyone.
