Investment relating to sport for social good
Fund Name: Healthy Hearts Grant
Overview
The Healthy Hearts Grant from Heart Research UK, support innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risk of heart disease in specific groups or communities.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to community groups, voluntary organisations and researchers who are spreading the healthy heart message.
Deadline: 28th February 2013
Fund Name: Adactus Housing Neighbourhood Fund
Overview
The Adactus Housing Neighbourhood Fund is a substantial pot of money controlled by housing tenants and residents to support projects and initiatives in the local area. It is the central feature of our Local Offers to our customers.
The total pot of money is split between the different areas where we work based on the number of homes we own in each area.
The Neighbourhood Fund was first made available in 2010/11 and totalled £200,000. Tenants used a 'Dragons' Den' process to decide between competing projects and in the end decided to support over 70 projects across the North West with grants ranging in size from £100 to £5,000. The results were announced just prior to Christmas 2010 - 2010 Neighbourhood Fund Results.
The Neighbourhood Fund ran again in 2011/12 and totalled £200,000. Again, tenants used a 'Dragons' Den' process to decide between competing projects and have supported over 140 projects detailed in Adustus's 2011 Neighbourhood Fund Results which were published in November 2011.
Applying to the Neighbourhood Fund
This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in your community. No idea is too big or too small. Adactus are currently accepting applications for the 2012/13 Neighbourhood Fund. You can apply by completing our application form and sending it to the correct area office.
The fund is available to support small scale community projects that will improve the quality of life and make a real difference to the neighbourhood. This can include physical improvements such as gardening projects, security lights, play equipment. Community projects such as activities for young people, community fun days and luncheon clubs for older people.
Areas where Adactus Housing are located: Neston, Ellesmere Port, Willaston and Little Neston.
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: Steven Gerrard Foundation Opens for Applications (UK)
Registered charities within the UK, that run projects working with disadvantaged children can apply for grants of up to £10,000 per year for up to 3 years through the Steven Gerrard Foundation. The primary goal of the Steven Gerrard Foundation (SGF) is to support:
• Disadvantaged children including their education and health
• Children with disabilities
• Street children
• Children going through family breakdown.
The SGF places emphasis on supporting projects which involve children in identifying their own issues and solutions, designing and monitoring projects.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 9th March 2012.
http://www.stevengerrardfoundation.org/grants.htm
Fund Name: Local Sport Relief Grants (UK)
A large number of Community Foundations have announced that funding is available to local groups with an income of less than £100,000 per year and working for the benefit of disadvantaged and excluded communities. The funding which is being made available through the Sport Relief programme provides grants of between £500 and £1,000 to supports activities which build a sense of community, increase people's skills and increase their sense of achievement. Sport Relief is a programme supported by Comic Relief which is working with the Community Foundation Network across the UK to distribute the funding.
The types of projects they will fund include:
• Parent and toddler groups; dad and lads groups
• Equipment and material for youth groups
• Community festivals
• Cross generational work
• Befriending for older isolated people
• Lunch clubs
• Running costs for self help groups
Potential applicants will need to contact their local Community Foundation.
The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2012 for many of the Community Foundations. However, applicants should contact their local community Foundation as the application closing date can vary. To access your local Community Foundation website please click on the link below.
http://www.communityfoundations.org.uk/community_foundations/map/
Fund Name: Young Person's Volunteering Fund - SITA Trust
Description:
Young Person's Volunteering Fund is the name of SITA Trust's funding programme to support volunteering projects which transform community amenities and green spaces. Projects must be led and delivered by 14-25 year olds. SITA Trust can support projects in England and Wales and can provide up to £10,000 towards agreed project costs
This fund has been created to assist young people aged 14-25 to volunteer their time to create or enhance recreation or leisure facilities that can be enjoyed by the wider community.
SITA Trust can provide funding towards the resources required by young volunteers to transform a derelict piece of land into a community green space or give a local community centre a much needed 'make-over'. Funding can be sought to provide necessary equipment such as tools, paint, plants, fencing and materials.
Max. grant value: £10,000
Application Deadline: Rolling
| Application deadline: | Notification of funding by: | |
| 10am on 15th August 2011 | 15th November 2011 | |
| 10am on 3rd January 2012 | 20th March 2012 | |
| 10am on 13th February 2012 | 11th May 2012 | |
| 10am on 19th April 2012 | 10th July 2012 | |
| 10am on 11th June 2012 | 11th September 2012 | |
| 10am on 13th August 2012 | 13th November 2012 | |
| 10am on 15th October 2012 | 22nd January 2013 |
Further information:http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/volunteering
Fund Name: Cheshire Crimebeat
Description:
A charity linked to preventing crime in communities and particularly crimes involving young people. A fund that gives money to young people who have a good idea about how to improve their community. Aspects that Crimebeat are looking for when they make grants are;
- Projects which allow young people to tackle the problems of their community themselves.
- Project groups of young people aged under 25 years old.
- Sufficient adult and professional support for the project.
- Projects with a significant element of crime prevention/community safety.
- Projects that promote young people as valued members of their community.
- Projects which include as many sections of the community as possible.
Min. grant value: Not specified
Max. grant value: £750
Telephone: 01244 614559 / 07976203129
Email: Frank.Harding@cheshire.pnn.police.co.uk
Fund Name: Landfill Communities Fund
Description:
Almost all landfill operations have to pay a 'landfill tax' for dumping waste in registered landfill sites. Part of this tax can be redistributed by the landfill site operator to local community projects. Such projects must generate environmental improvements. Projects must be within ten miles of a registered landfill site. The scheme will fund projects relating to playgrounds, skate parks, cycleways, community centres, woodlands, parks, sports clubs (for the later, see below)
For example, Waste Recycling Group (WRG) is one of the largest landfill operators in Cheshire. Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd (WREN) is the Body that administers and distributes landfill tax credits generated by WRG. WRG operates four landfill sites in Cheshire (near Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield and Warrington). Other landfill operators with a presence in Cheshire that take part in the fund include Biffaward and Veolia.
For WREN, a sports club will not be eligible unless there is considerable community benefit. For example, a cricket club could apply for funding to improve the pavilion / clubhouse if the building is used in a similar way to a village hall or community centre. The building must be used regularly by at least 4 different community groups (eg. whist drive, pre-school, exercise class, adult learning courses).
For WREN, applications to improve facilities for single-sport clubs, such as artificial wickets, practice nets or drainage, are not eligible for funding because there is limited community benefit. (For other Fund operators, check their criteria).
For WREN, they no longer accept applications for funding for the fabric of new buildings or extensions to existing buildings; in practice, this means the bricks and mortar, including the roof. However, WREN will still consider funding applications for internal finishes, fixtures and fittings (eg. windows, doors, heating, toilets, kitchen) within a newly built facility and will continue to fund the refurbishment of existing buildings.
Min. grant value: Varies - usually £2,000
Max. grant value: Varies - Usually £50,000
Application Deadline:
Applications can be made at any time, though the process and forms will vary from operator to operator. Most have quarterly deadlines publicised on their respective websites. Project ideas should be discussed with the relevant operator at the outset to check eligibility. Some operators have a postcode search facility on their website to also assist with identifying eligible locations. Grant size will also vary between operators.
Current published deadlines are: 25th April 2012, 22nd August 2012
Telephone: 01953 717165
Email: Richard.Smith@wren.org.uk
Website: www.wren.org.uk
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: Charitable Trusts and Foundations - An Overview
Description:
Trusts and Foundations are charities that exist to give money to other charities, community and voluntary groups. Some Trusts are very small, able only to award a few hundred pounds each year, whereas large ones are able to award thousands. The majority of Trusts will not fund sport directly, choosing to focus on young people, social welfare aspects, for example. Most Trusts have specific grant making policies which will state:
• what kind of activities they support (eg. young people, social welfare, disabled people)
• where they will support (eg. Cheshire only, North West, country-wide)
• what type of grant they will award (eg. capital and/or revenue)
• minimum and maximum levels of grant
• what they will not support (eg. repair, maintenance or running costs).
Min. grant value: Varies from trust to trust
Max. grant value: Varies from trust to trust
Application Deadline: Varies from trust to trust
Contact Details:
Your local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) or Voluntary Action (VA) may have a software package called "FunderFinder" and/or "GrantFinder" which can be used to assist in locating and selecting appropriate funding sources that your Club could apply to. Such organisations may produce funding bulletins that your Club could subscribe to; these may be free or offered at a nominal charge.
Contact Details for Councils for Voluntary Service / Voluntary Action:
Cheshire West and Chester:
www.chesterva.org.uk Tel: 01244 323527
www.epnavco.org.uk Tel: 0151 356 7358
www.vavaleroyal.org.uk Tel: 01606 723180
CVS Cheshire East www.cvsce.org (offices in Cheshire East as follows)
Congleton Tel: 01270 763100
Crewe & Nantwich Tel: 01270 211545
Macclesfield Tel: 01625 428301
Warrington www.warringtoncvs.org.uk Tel: 01925 246880
Fund Name: Children in Need
Description:
BBC Children in Need main grants (over £10,000 per year) are open to organisations working with disadvantaged children and young people who are 18 years old and under. Within the general grants programme, you can apply for:
• Small Grants of £10,000 or less per year for up to three years
• Main Grants over £10,000 per year for up to three years
Min. grant value: £10,000
Max. grant value: £100,000 (average estimated at £73,000)
Application Deadline:
There are four general grant deadlines each year: 15 January, 15 April, 15 July, 15 October.
Telephone: 0345 609 0015 / 0161 335 8860
Email:pudsey@bbc.co.uk
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey
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: 01924 430593
Email: info@thedickibirdfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.thedickiebirdfoundation.co.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: 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: Comic Relief - Sport for Change
Description:
The aim of this programme is to understand more about how sport can play a part in delivering positive change within the lives of individuals and communities, and to meet one or more of the outcomes listed below. Comic Relief want to understand:
• how sport can be used as part of a broader programme to achieve a measurable social change
• how basing the work in community development principles can increase the impact of the work
• the different monitoring and evaluation systems being used to track change
Examples of social issues or community concerns could include substance use, crime related problems, integration, exclusion of older people, community cohesion, gangs or knife crime, mental health, and young people at risk. These are examples only and we welcome applications for work tackling any social issue so long as the need for the work is clearly explained.
We welcome applications from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and /or community level. We particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities, older people and women/girls.
Min. grant value: Not specified
Max. grant value: £100,000
Application Deadline:
Next round opens on 8 April 2011 with a deadline of submitting an expression of interest by 10 June 2011. Further rounds likely, dates tbc
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Fund Name: Unltd Sport Relief Make It Happen Awards
Description:
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards are a UK wide funding programme for 11-21 year olds, who are prepared to go the extra mile and use their passion for sport and arts to bring respect and understanding to their communities by setting up their own projects. UnLtd Sport Relief Awards are funded by Comic Relief and provide opportunities for young people to bring communities together, to help promote understanding and solve problems through sport, arts and recreational activities There are three awards:
• Try It - up to £1,000
• Shape It - up to £5,000
• Do It - up to £10,000
Min. grant value: As per each programme
Max. grant value: As per each programme
Telephone: 08453 670770
Email: sportreliefawards@unltd.org.uk
Website: www.unltdsportrelief.com
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
