Football as a platform for community opportunity

Back local talent. Strengthen local communities.

We support community-led football academies that develop local talent and provide opportunities for young people to thrive.

Community First We support changemakers to develop young players in their home communities
Practical Support We invest in projects that improve facilities, equipment and coaching enablement
Sustainable Outcomes We design projects with long-term impact in mind to create lasting change
Who we are
Football advocates backing local leaders.

The Home Advantage Trust exists to help grassroots football communities build the conditions where young people can thrive, without needing to leave their community to access quality support.

Who we are

We listen to players, coaches, parents and community leaders to understand their challenges and aspirations:

  • Safe, consistent environments that encourage discipline, growth and belonging.
  • Support for coaches, the heartbeat of grassroots football.
  • Community partnerships that protect trust and improve sustainability.
What we do
Strengthen the grassroots ecosystem.

We work with local partners to design and deliver practical improvements that raise the quality of the playing environment and widen opportunity.

  • Facilities & equipment to improve the baseline training environment.
  • Support coaches through tools, planning, relationships and targeted skills.
  • Youth development that builds confidence, leadership, and life outcomes.

We take a human-centric approach: listen first, co-design locally, deliver pragmatically, then learn and improve.

What we do
Where we work
Accra, Ghana

Our initial focus is on two communities in Accra where grassroots football is vibrant and local leadership is already driving momentum.

Where we work

We’re building partnerships around training environments, community participation, and pathways that support young people to thrive.

  • Teshie
  • East Legon

The map below shows approximate locations within Accra.

Leadership
A team built for partnerships and delivery.

We combine on-the-ground relationships in Ghana with operational support and a focus on sustainable impact.

Sam Spilsbury

Sam Spilsbury

Managing Director

Cleo Nketiah

Cleo Nsiah Nketiah

Strategic Relationships Director

Roo Tahiru

Roo Tahiru

Sporting Director

Ebenezer Doku

Ebenezer Doku

Community Liaison Director

Joe Tebbutt

Joe Tebbutt

Finance Director

Joe Baker-Roberts

Joe Baker-Roberts

Communications Director

Support us
Donate, partner, open doors.

If you want to help community-led football drive opportunity in Ghana, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Donate — contribute to early delivery once registration is confirmed.
  • Partner — funding, equipment, expertise, or logistics support.
  • Introduce — connect us with aligned organisations and funders.
How to support