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Charity Football Tournaments in London
Raise money for a cause your company cares about, and give everyone a day they will talk about. You choose the charity, we run the football.
The short answer
How does a corporate charity football tournament work?
Teams pay to enter, and the money goes to the charity you choose. They can be your own departments, your clients and suppliers, or other companies you invite. Secta books the venue, referees and fixtures and runs the day, so your team can focus on filling the bracket and raising the money.
- teams per tournament
- 4 to 20+
- hours, start to trophy
- 3 to 4
- choice of charity
- Your
- optional, for your fundraising page
- Filmed
A charity football tournament gives a fundraising target something people actually want to turn up for. Entry fees, sponsorship and a few side bets on the final add up quickly, and the day itself does more for the people involved than another bake sale.
Secta has run tournaments for single departments and for company-wide days with hundreds of people across several offices. We bring the same setup to charity days: the venue, the pitches, qualified referees, the fixtures and the trophy, so your organisers can spend their time raising money rather than chasing pitch bookings.
Your company
A charity tournament for your own teams
Departments or offices play each other and pay to enter, with the money going to your company's charity partner.
- Format built around your headcount
- Venue, referees, kit and trophies sorted
- A clear total to announce at the end
Invite others
Invite clients, suppliers and other companies
Open your tournament to the firms you work with. More teams means more money raised, and a reason to bring clients somewhere other than a lunch.
- We help you fill the bracket
- Entry fees and sponsorship to your charity
- Content to thank everyone afterwards
How it works
From enquiry to kick-off
Pick your charity and your date
Tell us the cause, the rough number of teams and when you want to play.
Fill the bracket
Your own teams, invited companies, or both. We help design a format that gives every team several games.
Play the day
Groups, knockouts and a final, refereed and run start to finish by Secta.
Announce the total
Hand over the trophy and the cheque. Add our content crew for a film that thanks everyone and helps next year's fundraising.
The details
Format & what's included
Format
Usually six-a-side, in groups then knockouts, with qualified referees on every pitch.
Fundraising
Entry fees, team sponsorship and match-day donations all go to your chosen charity. You keep control of how the money is collected.
Who it suits
Mixed ability. Companies of any size, and teams from any part of the business.
Pricing
We quote on the number of teams, the venue and extras like filming. Tell us your plans and we will come back with a price.
Venues
Playing across London
We run tournaments at multi-pitch 3G venues across London.
- Shoreditch
- King's Cross
- the City
- Canary Wharf
- Clapham
- Hackney
- Battersea
- Islington
From the journal
Further reading
What teams say
Don't just take our word for it
“Secta Leagues is great for both team bonding and a way to unwind after a day at work. Really well organised. Just turn up and play, they sort the rest.”
Space
“Well organised, competitive and highly enjoyable. Secta leagues was a great way to socialise with colleagues and other businesses in the advertising industry, whilst most importantly keeping fit.”
Talon
FAQ
Questions, answered
Which charities can we raise money for?
Any registered charity you choose. Many companies use the tournament for their existing charity partner.
How much can a charity football tournament raise?
It depends on the number of teams and what you charge to enter. Entry fees plus team sponsorship usually make up most of the total.
Can we invite teams from other companies?
Yes, and it usually raises more. Clients, suppliers and neighbouring firms are the easiest teams to fill a bracket with.
Do the players need to be good?
No. Games are refereed and kept friendly, and teams of every level take part.
Ready to get your team on the pitch?
Tell us your headcount and preferred format, we'll come back with everything you need.