Managing the financial side of a club or league can be daunting, time-consuming and sometimes stressful. To bridge this gap and to empower and support our Kent football community, our Accounting Partner, Shapes, has created a series of bite-sized financial accounting videos offering an accessible and efficient way to strengthen financial literacy and management within clubs and leagues.

Why Financial Literacy matters for Clubs and Leagues

Sound financial practices are the backbone of a successful club or league. From tracking players' membership fees and paying for pitch hire to managing budgets for equipment or events, mismanagement can lead to missed opportunities, compliance risks, or even club or league collapse. Yet, accounting can feel overwhelming or complicated for many volunteers, especially without formal training.

This is where these bite-sized videos from Shapes come in. Designed to be concise, practical, and engaging, the series covers the essential topics clubs and leagues need to manage their finances effectively.

What the videos cover

The video series is tailored specifically for grassroots clubs and leagues, with each module focusing on a key area of financial accounting:

• Introduction to digital accounting
• Making & Receiving Payments
• HMRC and your Club/League
• Reporting, forecasting and cash flow 
• 7 top tips to do if you do nothing else 

Each video is under five minutes and produced in simple language to break down complex concepts, making it easy to fit learning into even the busiest schedules. Available on-demand, these videos are perfect for new treasurers, club or league secretaries, board members, or anyone involved in financial decision-making.

How to Access the Videos

This FREE video series is hosted here.

Speaking of their passion to support Kent clubs and leagues, Steve from Shapes expressed his passion for supporting Kent clubs and leagues.

“We love football," he said.

"As coaches, players, fans and now sponsors of a football club, the opportunity for Shapes to support clubs and leagues with quality accounting advice and help them to become better clubs financially is exciting. We are delighted to partner with Kent FA on this process and look forward to hearing from many clubs about how they have built better systems and processes over the coming seasons.”

Financial literacy doesn't just benefit your club or league today - it lays the groundwork for long-term success. By investing in education through these bite-sized videos, clubs and leagues can empower their leaders, protect their resources, and create sustainable growth for years to come.