Grounds For Benefit (2012)

Developing and Protecting Community Benefit in Football Stadia

This research was commissioned from Supporters Direct to help inform their ongoing role in football stadia developments and to outline the different ways in which community benefit can be enshrined, delivered and protected through stadia.

This research has explored ways in which:

1. The ownership structure of stadia can be organised to protect community and supporter interests.
2. Community benefit can be delivered through stadia.
3. Community benefit can be protected.

The research is based on five case studies:

• Chelsea FC: Stamford Bridge
• Huddersfield Town FC: John Smith’s Stadium
• Brentford FC: Lionel Road Stadium
• AFC Telford United: New Bucks Head
• FC United of Manchester: Moston Community Stadium

Download the report here.