The Non League Footballers Association (NLFA) support footballers at Conference level and all the way down the football pyramid. Both Men and Women can be a member of the NLFA, we also support VETS and Grass roots players by offering tailored products through specialist partners to help our members. The NLFA now have partners to be a cushion of support in many departments. Becoming a member with the NLFA gives you access to great features including:
Join the NLFA and focus on football
Create your own player profile in the Player’s Lounge and get access to great discounts and advice.
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The Process is Simple
- Player Recruitment Officer to work with on a new playing career in this country or abroad
- Sports Legal Advice & Contract Specialists
- Income Protection Policies for players of all ages.
- Car Insurance partners
- Low cost – Online Education Courses
- Tax and Accountancy advice – First consultation is Free to NLFA members
- Discounts on a host of products and services from our partners
Just choose your membership level and follow the steps in the registration form and you too could be among fellow footballers, with the peace of mind of assistance whenever you need it most.
Choose Your Membership
Premier
£ 15
Per MonthReceive access to all NLFA member benefits including:
- Income Protection at a discounted rate that covers sports salary and normal working salary if semi-pro and below
- Access to discounted life insurance
- Access to Mortgage advice
- Discounted Wills
- Legal contract support
- Education courses
- Club finder
- Player interviews in the NLFA boot room
- Discounted mobile packages with EE network
- Discounted Energy with UW
- Access to Rehabilitation specialist
- Discounted Gyms
- Discount Portal
- 24/7 GP
- Injury Insurance
- Wellbeing / MH support
- Family Issues
- Bereavement and Probate
- Managing Debt
- Tax Issues
- COMING SOON: Get noticed in the Player’s Directory
EnhancedMost Popular
£ 30
Per MonthEnhanced Members joining this package will benefit from double payout protection compared to Premier Members and also:
- Income Protection at a discounted rate that covers sports salary and normal working salary if semi-pro and below
- Access to discounted life insurance
- Access to Mortgage advice
- Discounted Wills
- Legal contract support
- Education courses
- Club finder
- Player interviews in the NLFA boot room
- Discounted mobile packages with EE network
- Discounted Energy with UW
- Access to Rehabilitation specialist
- Discounted Gyms
- Discount Portal
- 24/7 GP
- Injury Insurance
- Wellbeing / MH support
- Family Issues
- Bereavement and Probate
- Managing Debt
- Tax Issues
- Childcare/Eldercare support
- Access to fitness plans to help you improve your game and fitness
- Access to Nutritional coach
- COMING SOON: Get noticed in the Players Directory
Designed for Footballers
“Being part of an Association is so important for footballers in grass roots and Non-league football. The NLFA welcome the players as members and want to be a cushion of support to them, providing many areas of benefits through specific partners.”
Dean Holdsworth, Founder & Chief Executive of The NLFA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NLFA?
Anybody with a passion and link with non league fooball can become a member of the Non League Football Association.Whether you are a player, a manager, a coach, a physio, a club director, a steward or hold any other role within a non-league football club, the NLFA is your association. Giving you a voice in the national arena and offering you advice and support for your own personal needs.
What does joining the NLFA mean?
As a full member of the NLFA you will also become a full member of the GMB – the UK’s third largest trade union – giving you peace of mind of a trusted, proven and effective body at looking after it’s members. As well as the full range of support, services and discounts enjoyed by all GMB members, as a member of the NLFA you will also benefit from support and advice from the leading experts in the non-league game, tips and techniques training notes, exclusive member deals from our growing base of partner companies, access to members days including world-leading experts and unique networking opportunities.
What about training and education?
Through our partnerships and Government backed schemes the NLFA provide access to a wide range of certified courses, qualifications and training, covering not only football-relevant qualifications such as coaching badges, groundsmanship and first-aid but also education pathways for careers outside and beyond the footballing world.
How much does full membership of the NLFA cost?
Membership is available to all, whatever your circumstances. There are two available membership tiers, Enhanced & Premier, with the top level costing just £30 per month. To find out more and to purchase click here.
NLFA memberships are available to all whether you are a full-time player playing in non-league or a part-time player with a supporting job elsewhere. What’s more your membership covers you not only in your footballing career wherever that may take you, but will also cover you in your career outside too, guaranteeing peace of mind and value for yourself and your family.