Setting up and running a sports club takes time and money. There are local and national organisations that you can apply to for funding, for example to buy equipment, and help promote and develop your club.
There are also organisations that can help if you are a young amateur sportsman or woman looking for help to develop your skills.
Funding for sports clubs and projects
If you are looking for funding for your club or sports project you may find the following websites useful.
Latest funding available for sports clubs, plus advice on setting up and running a club.
Provides grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects in local communities across the UK. You can download an application form and get advice on making your funding application.
If you have got commercial sponsorship for a sports project, you can apply to Sportsmatch for further funding. The Sport England website tells you how to apply and has advice on how to find a commercial sponsor.
This site includes a list of recognised national governing bodies who can help you find funding. It also contains details of their own grants, but competition is really high for all of their large grant programmes.
This has been set up to support local community sports projects which seek to increase or sustain participation, or develop opportunities for people to excel at their chosen sport. You can apply for any sum from £300 to £10,000 bu the total cost cannot exceed £50,000.
Funding for young people
A charity that provides financial help for young sportsmen and women aged 12 to 18. Find out about the Talented Athlete Sponsorship Scheme and how you can take part in events to raise funds for SportsAid.
YouthBanks are run by young people for young people. If you've got a good idea for a project which could benefit young people or your local community, YouthBanks can give you a grant to help you make it happen.
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