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A representative from HRA, one of the UK's largest pitch providers for grassroots football, acknowledged the serious concerns raised by the community regarding unequal access. They pointed to systemic issues, notably the lack of government investment in multi-sport and 3G facilities alongside the insufficient funding for grass pitches. The campaign becomes even more pertinent against the backdrop of significant growth in participation from non-binary and women's teams over the last three years, further exposing the existing shortage.