Investment relating to individuals
Fund Name: The Dickie Bird Foundation
Description:
The Dickie Bird Foundation was launched in March 2004, with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people to participate in sport. A big misconception is that the Foundation only offers grants for cricket; it considers grants from all recognised sports.
The vision of the Foundation is to assist young people under 18 years of age to participate, to the best of their ability, in the sport of their choice, irrespective of their social circumstances, culture or ethnicity and to ensure that, in doing so, they improve their chances both inside and outside sport. The principal criteria are:
• The Foundation do not accept applications from schools, groups or associations - only from individual children under 18 years of age at the time the application is received by the Foundation.
• An application will only be considered for a grant if the applicant is unable to raise the necessary finance required as a result of impoverished circumstances.
• Applicants will need to show that their circumstances are such that they are unable to raise the finance necessary through any other means.
• Grants are to help with the cost of clothing and equipment to enable the individual to take part or continue in their chosen sport
Min. grant value: Not specified
Max. grant value: Not specified
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted at any time, though must be made on the Foundation's application form which is available from the website. Applicants can always ask for advice before or when completing the form. Check the dates of the Trustee meetings and ensure your application is with the Foundation fifteen working days prior to the meeting date of your choice. The Trustees meet every two months.
Telephone: not specified
Email: info@thedickiebirdfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.thedickiebirdfoundation.co.uk
Fund Name: Ron Pickering Memorial Fund
Description:
The Ron Pickering memorial Fund invites applications for grants from young athletes who are in education and may need financial help towards training or provision of equipment. The Fund is dedicated to assisting aspiring young athletes who have shown by their attitude and dedication that they possess the qualities will ensure the growth and protection of sport. England school finalists and representatives at county level or above aged between 15 and 23 years.
Min. grant value: Not specified
Max. grant value: Not specified
Application Deadline:
The grant application process starts each year on October 1st, with completed forms to be returned by November 30th.
Telephone: 01438 715814
Email: jean@rpmf.org.uk
Website: www.rpmf.org.uk
Fund Name: SportsAid Grants
Description:
Since 1997, SportsAid has focused on giving awards to youngsters aged 12 to 18, from around 50 able-bodied and 25 disability sports. These athletes compete in national squads and the SportsAid Awards, generally worth around £1,000, help with costs such as travel, training, accommodation, competition fees and equipment.
Sports Aid relies on NGBs to nominate their best athletes for a sporting grant. National and regional panels create a list of nominees to be considered for the grant. National and regional panels then establish priority of applications forms based on comments made by the NGBs. Funds are then awarded to successful applicants.
Who is eligible to apply?
• British competitors living and training in England aged 12 - 18 years (able-bodied), with no age limit for disabled-bodied athletes. Must not earn over £8,000 a year.
• Nominations must be made via NGBs.
Min. grant value: Not stated
Max. grant value: Approximately £1,000
Application Deadline:
By enquiry
Telephone: 020 7273 1975
Email: mail@sportsaid.org.uk
Website: www.sportsaid.org.uk
Fund Name: Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)
Description:
TASS is a government-funded scheme that aims to bridge the gap in sport's talent development pathway between junior representative sport and world-class levels for the most talented 16 - 25 year old sports people. It represents a unique partnership between sport and higher and further education and is structured to help aspiring young sports people maintain a sensible balance between academic life or employment whilst competing and training as a performance athlete.
TASS liaises with over 50 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport to support potential stars of the future. To apply for TASS funding you must be nominated by your sport's NGB. Each sport sets its own criteria for core TASS and TASS 2012 support which athletes must achieve to be nominated to receive a TASS award.
TASS make two types of awards:
• Scholarships - Scholarships are awards to the value of £3,500 per annum.
• 2012 Scholarships - 2012 Scholarships are awarded to the value of £10,000 per annum. Athletes identified by their NGB who have already demonstrated exceptional sporting talent are eligible for TASS 2012.
Min. grant value: Refer to criteria for the respective Award
Max. grant value: Refer to criteria for the respective Award
Application Deadline:
A TASS Award is made annually and run from the 1st October - 30th September. An athlete can continue to receive annual awards as long as they meet both the sport and TASS eligibility criteria.
Telephone: 0191 243 7356
Email: info@tass.gov.uk
Website: www.tass.gov.uk
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
