Helping Clubs & Leagues Build Sustainable Futures
Practical, experience-led help and guidance
Established in 2026, Football Pyramid Partnership provides non-league Clubs and Competitions with advice and support on:
Governance
Inward investment
Regulatory compliance
Operational, commercial, facilities, and community development.
Each is delivered by a team of category specialists who have been there, done it, and are still doing it in non-League football.
We exist to help Clubs build sustainable futures by delivering practical guidance based on experience at this level of the game.
Our clients become more sustainable, compliant, and commercially effective, bridging the gap between grassroots passion and professional standards.
Who We Are
Mark Harris
Mark’s focus is helping Clubs prepare for and transition seamlessly through the different steps of the Football Pyramid.
Mark has chaired two clubs and the Northern Premier League, overseeing its expansion from 62 to 88 Clubs. At Wembley, Mark chaired two FA committees and served as vice chair of the FA National Pyramid Board, set up to oversee the integration of the Men and Women’s games. Mark’s focus is helping Clubs prepare for and transition seamlessly through the different steps of the Football Pyramid.
Tim Fuell
Tim is focused on helping sporting organisations professionalise their structures, unlock new revenue, and build sustainable futures, on and off the pitch.
Tim brings over 30 years of board-level experience in non-League football, combined with a unique career spanning law, journalism, and digital media. A former director of Hayes & Yeading FC and the Isthmian League, Tim was part of the launch team behind The Non-League Paper and presenter of The Non-League Football Show.
Phil Smith
Phil’s value exists in combining strategic oversight with operational delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Phil brings experience across elite Clubs, governing bodies, stadium operations, international events, and investment advisory. As well as delivering award-winning performance in stadium and hospitality operations, Phil successfully merged two non-league Clubs, transforming the new Club into a sustainable, cash-positive organisation.
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