All clubs across the county have been affected by the wettest winter since records began in 1910, with numerous games postponed and pitches, clubhouses and changing rooms ruined.

The likes of Holyport and Wraysbury Village have been particularly badly hit, with the latter seeing their first-team kits destroyed and their facilities damaged.

In a bid to get clubs back on their feet, Sport England is putting money forward from National Lottery funding to help out sports clubs, local authorities and other community organisations.

There is an emergency fund of up to £2,000 to help clubs clean up and get running again quickly while those with more extensive damage which will take longer to repair will be invited to apply to the fund when it opens in March.

Jennie Price, chief executive of Sport England, said: “The storms and floods have devastated many sports facilities across England.

“We want to play our part in helping communities get back to normal, and we will consult both locally and with the affected sports about the best way to achieve that.”

The FA’s director of national game and women’s football, Kelly Simmons, welcomed the move, saying: "The changing weather patterns we have seen in recent years have started to have a significant effect on the grassroots game – especially in relation to the on-going management and maintenance of natural grass pitches.

“We welcome this new fund and will endeavour to work closely with Sport England to ensure that help is directed towards those parts of the country where need is greatest."

Clubs, charities and similar organisations that will need help in restoring facilities are being encouraged to contact Sport England at www.sportengland.org/floodfund to register their interest.