When the Covid-19 pandemic first hit the United Kingdom in 2020, not many could've predicted its overwhelming impact on the nation's public and businesses over the two years that followed. Non-league football clubs were plunged into uncertainty just as much. Still, it's easy for those unattached to say 'it's just sports'.
However, the importance of non-league football clubs in local communities can't be understated. With little funding from elsewhere, their primary source of income is garnered from the support of loyal fans every week.
Covid-19 took that away for a prolonged period, leading to a spike in the risk of clubs going bust across the country. That's where The National Lottery came in, donating a phenomenal £12.5million to help keep clubs afloat and communities alive.
