Investment relating to clubs
Fund Name: Special Olympics GB
Description:
There are 3 different categories in the fund:
- Capacity building - this fund is to enable more athletes to become involved in the Special Olympics programme
- Programme enhancement - this fund is to support projects that improve the quality and range of Special Olympics programmes
- Growth - this fund is to help establish new Special Olympics clubs
Up to £2,000 in grant is available.
Applications are to be considered on a quarterly cycle and the deadlines for applications for 2012 are:
- Friday 30 March
- Friday 27 July
- Friday 2 November
Website:Special Olympics GB
Contact: 020 7247 8891
Fund Name: Sport England - Small Grant Scheme
Description:
The National Lottery small grants scheme, Awards for All, changed on 1 April 2009. Previously supported by the four Lottery Distributors - the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England - each Distributor now operates their own separate small grant scheme.
The Sport England Small Grant Programme has been set up to support local community sport projects which seek to increase participation, sustain participation or develop opportunities for people to excel at their chosen sport. It is open to any not-for-profit club or association, statutory body or educational establishment. Criteria to note:
• The total project cost should not exceed £50,000
• Projects must be deliverable within 12 months and provide a monitoring report within 13 months of the date of the offer letter
• Projects must seek to increase participation in sport, sustain participation in sport or provide opportunities to excel at a chosen sport
• Sporting outcomes must be the main focus of the project. Projects using sport as a means to an end are acceptable, but there must be a clear sporting benefit
Min. grant value: £300
Max. grant value: £10,000
Application Deadline:
Applications can be made at any time, though must be submitted online via their website. Applicants will have the opportunity to upload any supporting documentation at the end of the online application process. It should take no longer than six weeks to receive a decision (subject to the receipt of all requested documentation).
Telephone: 08458 508 508
Email: funding@sportengland.org
Website: www.sportengland.org/funding
Fund Name: Sport England - Sportsmatch
Description:
Sport England's Sportsmatch programme makes awards to not-for-profit organisations running projects at a community level which meet one or both of Sport England's objectives of Grow or Sustain. This is achieved by matching eligible sponsorship, pound-for-pound, up to a maximum value of £100,000. The principal criteria are:
• sponsorship can be matched which has been given by an eligible company, a charitable trust/charity with grant giving powers, or a private individual.
• sponsorship contributions can be either cash or in-kind, but in-kind sponsorship cannot consist of more than 50% of your total sponsorship amount.
• projects can be supported by a maximum of five eligible sponsors, each of whom must contribute a minimum of £1,000 (except for schools where the minimum is £500).
to be eligible, a sponsor must be: a first time sponsor of grassroots sport; an existing sponsor investing additional money; a new sponsor to that organisation (or have not sponsored the organisation in the past 3 years).
Min. grant value: £1000
Max. grant value: £100,000
Application Deadline:
You can submit an application via their website at any time, though as Sport England expect to receive more applications than they can support, they advise applicants to check their website for the availability of funding and any specific deadlines for that financial year. When your application is received, it should take no longer than twelve weeks to receive a decision (subject to the receipt of all requested documentation).
Telephone: 08458 508 508
Email: funding@sportengland.org
Website: www.sportengland.org/funding
Fund Name: Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund
Description:
The Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund has been established by Manchester Airport plc in order to promote, enhance, improve and protect both the natural and built environment in areas affected by Manchester Airport. The Airport contributes between £100,000 and £150,000 each year to the Fund. It also donates the money it receives from airlines who exceed the noise limits when flying out of the airport.
The Trust award grants to support eligible charitable projects that have a community, social or environmental focus. Projects must be within the specified area affected by aircraft operations; a map within the application guidance defines the boundary. Parts of the Boroughs of Stockport, Trafford, Manchester, Tameside, Vale Royal (now part of Cheshire West and Chester Council), Congleton and Macclesfield (now both part of Cheshire East Council) are eligible. A project must:
• improve or protect the natural, social and/or built environment
• be within the specified area most affected by aircraft operations
• offer open access and demonstrate lasting benefit to the wider community
• consider applications for particular items or works that allow your project to increase community benefit
• Trustees prefer to offer part funding to complement your fundraising or grant raising
• Trustees prefer to support groups that have volunteer involvement
• Projects must be for the benefit of the whole community, or a substantial section of it, and not groups of an exclusive nature. Membership groups, clubs, societies and sport clubs will be considered on their own merits, particularly looking at community access and membership fees.
• running costs, salaries, expenses, general repairs and maintenance, the purchase of land or buildings, and an individual's sports kit will not be funded
Min. grant value: No minimum value
Max. grant value: The majority of grants are for less than £5,000
Application Deadline:
Trustees meet quarterly. Applicants should return their completed form to the Administrator no later than the first Friday of March, June, September or December for consideration by the Trustees the following month.
Telephone: 0161 489 5281
Email: trust.fund@manairport.co.uk
Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Fund Name: Morgan Foundation
Description:
The Morgan Foundation specialises in supporting organisations helping children and families; they will consider any work which has a positive effect on their welfare and quality of life, or which expands the opportunities and life choices for young people in this region. Areas of support to date have included physical and learning disability, physical and mental health, plus social challenge and deprivation.
Though the majority of the recipients of grants are registered charities, they will also consider applications from other types of organisations which are pursuing charitable causes and where aims and objectives are 'not for profit'. Preference is given to organisations with a high volunteer input.
Grants may be considered for a range of purposes and could include:
• Single awards for capital projects
• Start-up and/or ongoing running costs for specific projects
• Multi-year revenue grants for core funding
Min. grant value: Not specified - The type, size and time period of the award is decided on the basis of the perceived 'difference' that their support will make to the organisation, to the project and to the targeted beneficiaries.
Max. grant value: Not specified - The type, size and time period of the award is decided on the basis of the perceived 'difference' that their support will make to the organisation, to the project and to the targeted beneficiaries.
Telephone: 01829 782800
Email: contact@morganfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.morganfoundation.co.uk
Fund Name: Big Lottery Fund - Awards for All
Description:
The National Lottery small grants scheme, Awards for All, changed on 1 April 2009. Previously supported by the four Lottery Distributors - the Arts Council England, the Big Lottery Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Sport England - each Distributor now operates their own separate small grant scheme. The 'brand' of Awards for All has been retained by the Big Lottery Fund, and is summarised here; Sport England's scheme is outlined later.
Do I apply to the Big Lottery Fund or Sport England? If the aim of your project, for example, is to accommodate a demand by local community groups to use your pavilion or clubhouse to run their activities, then the Big Lottery Fund's scheme is the way to go. However, if the aim of your project, for example, is to deliver a youth development and coaching programme which requires coaches and equipment for your junior section, then Sport England's small grant scheme is the way to go. If in doubt, contact both Funders to clarify your best approach.
Projects must meet one or more of the following outcomes:
• People have better chances in life - with better access to training and development to improve their life skills.
• Stronger communities - with more active citizens working together to tackle their problems.
• Improved rural and urban environments - which communities are better able to access and enjoy.
• Healthier and more active people and communities.
Min. grant value: £300
Max. grant value: £10,000
Application Deadline:
Applications can be made at any time, though should be submitted at least 3 months before you want your project to start. Forms can be emailed; you will receive an 'in principle' decision within 6 weeks, and a final decision within 12 weeks.
Telephone: 0845 4 10 20 30
Email: general.enquiries@awardsforall.org.uk
Website: www.awardsforall.org.uk
Fund Name: Peter Harrison Foundation
Description:
The Foundation's 'Opportunities through Sport' programme supports activities or projects which provide opportunities for disabled people or those who are disadvantaged to fulfill their potential and for other personal and life skills to be developed.
Grants will often be "one off" grants for capital projects. We will, however, also consider revenue funding for a new project or if funding is key to the continuing success or survival of an established project.
The Trustees welcome applications for the following types of project:
• Projects which provide a focus for skills development and confidence building through the medium of sport
• Projects that have a strong training and/or educational theme within the sporting activity
• Projects that provide sporting equipment or facilities for disabled or disadvantaged people
• Projects with a high degree of community involvement
• Projects that help to engage children or young people at risk of crime, truancy or addiction
The Foundation only accepts applications from organisations that are:
• Registered Charities
• CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club)
• Friendly Societies or Industrial Provident Societies
• Organisations in Scotland and in Northern Ireland whose charitable status is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs
Min. grant value: Not specified
Max. grant value: Not specified
Application Deadline:
There are no specific deadlines as Trustees hold regular meetings
Telephone: 01737 228000
Email: enquiries@peterharrisonfoundation.org
Website: www.peterharrisonfoundation.org
Fund Name: The Lord's Taverners
Description:
Fifty per cent of the funds awarded goes to cricket projects, equipment and competitions for those young people playing the game at grass roots level in schools and clubs. The other half is awarded to special needs schools or organisations, supporting their work to encourage youngsters to participate in recreational activities and a wide range of disabled sports. The Taverners supply specially adapted minibuses at a rate of almost one every week and are also one of the leading funders of sports wheelchairs.
Min. grant value: Not specified
Max. grant value: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Telephone: 020 7821 2828
Email: contact@lordstaverners.org
For cricket related projects in Cheshire and Warrington, further details and application forms may be obtained from the Cheshire Cricket Development Officer (01606 871200)
Website: www.lordstaverners.org
Fund Name: Cash 4 Clubs
Description:
Sports clubs that are registered with their sport's National Governing Body or local authority can apply for grants of up to £1,000 through the Cash 4 Clubs grants scheme. Cash 4 Clubs is a sports funding scheme which gives clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and generally invest in the sustainability of their club.
Min. grant value: £250
Max. grant value: £1,000
Email: Via website
Website: www.cash-4-clubs.com
Fund Name: Bag 4 Sport
Description:
Bag 4 Sport is a non profit making organisation set up to help raise the necessary monies that all youth, sporting organisations need to provide opportunities, equipment, clothing, transporting, etc. Also, we would like to support the stars of the future, whether it is Dance, Sport, Music, Acting, etc. The concept gives the individual organisations the opportunity to raise much needed money by asking the children to get involved and donate unwanted clothing, shoes, belts, etc.
Min. grant value: N/A
Max. grant value: N/A
Telephone: 01380 728880
Email: mail@bag4sport.co.uk
Website: www.bag4sport.co.uk
