It will also use the milestone to outline its current and future approach to delivering international success – as well as the development of the game at every level.

“30 July 1966 was a pinnacle point not just in our football history, but as a nation,” says Martin Glenn, FA chief executive. “Our patron Her Majesty the Queen – now in her 90th year – presenting the late, great Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy at Wembley was one of the high points of a memorable decade.

“It’s absolutely fitting that we should mark the moment – as well as the players and management team who took us to this ultimate success. We must also acknowledge the clubs and stadiums around the country that more than played their part in joining with The FA to host such a successful tournament.

“Equally, as the custodians of the game in this country, it’s vital we use the power of the anniversary as a platform to communicate The FA’s current activities and future plans. We all want to repeat the high of 1966 – across the men’s and women’s games.”

Cumberland FA have already supported for ‘Football Shirt Friday’ on Friday 22 April, organised by the Bobby Moore Fund. The day encouraged fans to wear their football shirts to work and make a donation of £2, raising funds for research into bowel cancer, the illness which ended the former England captain’s life in 1993, aged just 51.

The programme of events continues with ‘1966: Still Gleaming’, two new exhibitions at the National Football Museum, Manchester and Wembley Stadium connected by EE, opening on 24 June and July 11 respectively. Personal memories of the time collected by The Sporting Memories Network will feature in the exhibitions and on a new website using football heritage to enhance communication and memory skills with older people.

It all culminates in a major event at The SSE Arena, Wembley, on the actual anniversary date – Saturday 30 July. The story of the England’s finest football day will be recounted minute-by-minute through current reflections and historic footage, with the entire event broadcast live on BBC Radio 2, red button and into cinemas nationwide.

Legacy Fund for Cumberland FA Charter Standard Club

In addition The FA will also be making awards of £1,966 to community projects at football grassroots level.

Cumberland FA are giving the opportunity for all Cumberland FA Charter Standard clubs to apply for the grant of £1966.

The only criteria for the application is that the grant must be used to impact one of the following to ensure the Anniversary has a future legacy:
 - Participation
 - Volunteer Workforce
 - Player Development
 - Community Engagement

Clubs are requested to complete the nomination form and return to Paul.Jennings@CumberlandFA.com no later than noon on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Download the Nomination Form HERE

Following the submission deadline Cumberland FA will choose the winning FA Charter Standard Club from the nominees taking into account those doing outstanding work in the local community and who would benefit from the £1966!

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