Save Money.
Go Green.
Shape the Future of Grassroots Football Funding.

Be one of the first 50 clubs to join The Big Save - the Premier League Stadium Fund’s new sustainability pilot – and get a free Zellar Digital Sustainability Coach licence worth £600. Plus 2 PUMA match balls.

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The Big Save Programme

Powered by the Premier League Stadium Fund and Zellar, The Big Save is a software-enabled programme that helps grassroots clubs measure the real impact of their new LED floodlights. And uncover even more ways to save energy, cut costs, and reduce carbon through the Zellar platform.

Your club has been selected to join the Founding 50 — the very first group to take part in The Big Save and lead the way towards a smarter, more sustainable future for grass roots football.

Help shape the future of grassroots funding

Your club’s participation in The Big Save will do more than save money — it will directly help the Premier League understand where future funding should go next.

By sharing simple energy data through Zellar, you’ll help identify the biggest opportunities for future investment in grassroots football — including:

  • Solar panels to cut energy bills

  • EV charging for players and fans

  • Heat pumps and other low-carbon technologies

Together, we’ll show how sustainable upgrades can make clubs stronger, greener, and more financially resilient.

What you’ll get

Every participating club receives:

✅ A 12-month Zellar Coach licence (worth £600) to track energy use, savings, and carbon footprint

✅ Two free PUMA match balls to thank you for taking part

✅ Access to insights showing how your upgrades reduce energy costs and emissions

There’s no cost, no complicated reporting — just a simple, guided process that takes around 30–60 minutes to complete.

What’s required

Meet Zellar. EPL’s simple, digital sustainability platform. Get up to speed in three simple steps.

3. Calculate emissions

Zellar’s postcode look-up finds your meter and makes calculating emissions quick and simple to share with EPL.

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2. Enter grant details

Input your LED floodlight project details in three simple steps

1. Tell us what you’ve done

A quick 2 minute form to help us understand where you’re at with club efficiennyc upgrades

Siobhan O’Neill
Harborough Town FC

“Taking part in The Big Save was easy. It only took about half an hour to complete, and straight away we could see how much our new LED lights were saving us. It’s helped us understand where we can cut more costs in the future — and it feels great knowing the information we shared will help shape future Premier League funding for clubs like ours.”

A programme that pays you back.

  • Annual Zellar membership for the first 50 clubs is free (worth from £399)

  • Using Zellar saves £800+ in year one, by reducing your energy bills

  • Build a greener, more prosperous club

JOIN THE BIG SAVE NOW AND GET 2 FREE MATCH BALLS

Only 50 free licences are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don’t miss your club’s chance to save money, cut emissions, and have a say in the future of grassroots investment.

As a thank you you will receive 2 new PUMA match balls for your club worth £300

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“The Big Save programme is all about helping clubs save money where it matters most — on their running costs.

By working with Zellar, we’re giving grassroots clubs simple tools to track their energy use and see the real savings from their LED upgrades.

The insights we gain will help us target future funding towards the projects that deliver the biggest financial benefit for clubs — from solar panels to EV charging and beyond.”

Will Hutton
Head of Sustainability at the Premier League

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • THG's PACT (Partnership in Action) program is a new initiative focused on fostering a culture of sustainability within the THG supply chain. The programme aims to collaborate with suppliers to mutually decarbonise operations and leave the world a better place.

  • The Premier League Stadium Fund is committed to helping clubs reduce their running costs and environmental impact. The Big Save supports that goal by using the Zellar platform to measure the benefits of LED floodlight upgrades — such as lower energy use, reduced carbon emissions, and financial savings.

    By taking part, clubs provide valuable data that helps the Premier League understand the real-world impact of its investment in energy efficiency and shape future funding to deliver even greater benefits for the grassroots game.

  • Zellar is a digital sustainability coaching platform that EPL has partnered with to streamline the process of reporting carbon emissions for suppliers. Zellar provides a user-friendly platform for suppliers to calculate, track, and reduce their emissions, ensuring compliance with THG's PACT programme requirements.

  • EPL has made it free for 50 clubs to join Zellar for the first year. After that clubs will need to purchase a new licence.

  • Using Zellar offers several benefits for suppliers, including:

    • Cut energy costs – track and reduce energy use from lighting, heating, and facilities.

    • Measure your impact – calculate your club’s carbon footprint automatically from real data.

    • Unlock funding opportunities – demonstrate progress to access future grants and support. And signal back to the EPL future grant requirements.

    • Show leadership – share verified results with your league, community, and supporters.

    • Save time and effort – manage everything in one easy-to-use platform without needing consultants.

  • if they are successful to join the founding 50 clubs can sign up for a Zellar licence directly through the Zellar platform. Once signed up, they will complete the snapshot and then they will have access to the platform's tools and resources to calculate, track, and reduce their carbon emissions over the next 12 months.

  • Don’t worry — The Big Save doesn’t stop here. The Founding 50 are just the first clubs to join the programme. Additional waves will follow, giving more clubs the opportunity to take part, access the Zellar platform, and benefit from energy savings, cost reductions, and carbon tracking.

    You can register your interest now, and we’ll contact you as soon as the next phase opens.