Guilden Morden Walking Football Club are appealing for donations after their vital equipment was stolen.
The team has been playing on the village's recreation ground since 2018, and is comprised of members aged 40 to 75.
In the early hours of Thursday, August 15, the club's storage container was broken into and equipment was stolen - including footballs and power supplies and mobile lighting which enable the team to play after dark.
Now with no equipment and very little club funds to cover replacement, the group fears the club may fold once the nights get longer and they have no lighting equipment.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire police said: "It was reported to us that a storage container was broken into between 11pm on 14 August and 8am the following day on Fox Hill Road, Guilden Morden.
"A number of items were stolen. An investigation was launched but it has been filed pending any information coming to light.
"Anyone with information can use our webchat or call 101 quoting 35/59785/24."
Every year the walking football club raises money for local and national charities where someone they know has benefitted from the charity's support.
Earlier this year they raised more than £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation, last year they raised money for Alzheimer's UK and in the previous two years they supported Wheels for Martin's Friends - a Guilden Morden charity which helps people with disabilities.
The players are now fundraising for the second time this year, but instead of raising money for charity they are now raising money to help the club survive.
To donate go to https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/64591ee83f1a5223d43a9fccbad80b7e.
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Club member Patrick Heavey said: "We are concerned without our equipment our club will have to be disbanded, and we will end a wonderful, caring relationship of individuals who help raise money for others every year.
"If you have anyone has information that can help the police, please come forward.
"If you have contacts who have any spare or second hand football equipment, 110 volt power lighting equipment or can help support or donate the team would be very, very grateful."
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