Football with a Purpose
Across Hampshire and the Solent, local teams use football to support causes that matter. Instead of traditional leagues and tables, our charity teams rotate fixtures and come together through fundraising matches and tournaments, led by long-standing teams like Havant Mind.
What is a charity team?
Play the Solent Way
Take part in organised fixtures across Hampshire and the Solent, without league tables or promotion pressure. Whether it’s 11 a-side, 7-a-side, or 9-a-side charity tournaments, the focus stays on playing football and having fun.
Support a Cause
Every team chooses a local charity or community organisation to support, from mental health services and hospices to cancer support and community projects. You play football and help raise awareness where it matters most.
Raise money together
Charity teams use friendly matches and regular tournaments to raise funds. Whether it’s a sponsored 7-a-side, 9-a-side charity day, or match-day collection, every event brings the community together and supports real impact.
Making a Difference Through Football
By removing league tables and reducing competitive pressure, Solent Sports charity football keeps the focus where it belongs. Teams like Havant Mind have shown that consistent participation, community spirit, and regular fundraising events can create real impact over time.
Our Charity Teams
These teams form the charity side of Solent Sports. Rather than competing in a formal league, teams rotate fixtures and come together regularly for charity tournaments and fundraising events across Hampshire and the Solent.
Select a team to find out about them and how they support each charity.
Support that puts people first
Join a Charity Team
Join an existing charity team taking part in friendly fixtures and charity tournaments across Hampshire and the Solent. Play football, meet new people, and support good causes.
Start a Charity Team
Have a cause you care about? We’ll help you set up a charity team and take part in friendly matches and 7-a-side or 9-a-side charity tournaments, without league pressure.
Support or Sponsor
Local businesses, organisations, and individuals can support charity teams and tournaments through sponsorship, fundraising events, or community partnerships.
We Help You Every Step of the Way
- League-ready fixtures and scheduling
- Referees and matchday support
- Promotion and visibility across Solent Sports
- Advice on fundraising and events
- Help connecting teams with relevant charities