The information below gives details of a variety of ways to get funding.
Awards for All
Awards for All is a programme that funds projects (between £500 and £5,000) that involved people in their community. It brings people together to enjoy arts, sports, heritage, the environment, education and other community activities. Priority is given to applications targeting disabled people. You can apply if the group you represent has a constitution or formally accepted set of rules and a bank account. The funding can be used for the development of sporting activities, coaching, events, training, coach education, hire of facilities, equipment and much more.
Follow the link at the bottom of the page or call 0845 600 2040.
Foundation for Sport and the Arts
Grants are awarded to sports and arts organisations. Priority is given to projects that increase participation and enjoyment in sport. For more information see the address below:
Foundations for Sport and the Arts
PO Box 20
Liverpool
L13 1HB
Tel: 0151 259 5505
Sportsmatch Funding
Sportsmatch is a sponsorship incentive scheme aimed at increasing commercial sponsorship. If you are a non-profit group and have secured commercial sponsorship, Sportsmatch may match the amount you secured as long as your application meets their funding criteria by showing increased participation in sport at a grass root level, improved skills, providing new or extensions to existing activities, or links to the community. For more information follow the link at the bottom of the page or use the contact information below.
Third Floor
Victoria House
Bloomsbury Square
London
WC1B 4SB
email: info@sportsmatch.co.uk
Tel: 020 7273 1942
BBC Children in Need
This is a national grant making trust that gives grants to help disadvantaged children under 18 years. The trust welcomes applications from constituted, non-profit making self help groups, voluntary organisations and registered charities. Both revenue and capital projects are considered. Follow the link at the bottom of the page for more information or call 020 8576 7788.
Football Foundation
The Football Foundation allocates funding to revitalise the grass roots of the game, to refurbish facilities, to promote community and educational initiatives. The aim is to enhance football's positive force in society , to improve social inclusion and to raise educational standards. The maximum amount of funding available is £1 million, with the average contribution from the Foundation being 65% of the cost. Follow the link at the bottom of the page for further information or use the contact details below:
The Football Foundation
25 Soho Square
London
W1D 4FF
Tel: 020 7534 4210
Whizz-Kidz
Whizz-Kidz provides mobility equipment, advice and information for children and young people under the age of 18 throughout the UK to enable them to enjoy their own independence. Follow the link at the bottom of the page for more information or use the contact details below:
Whizz-Kidz
Elliot House
10-12 Allington Street
London
SW1E 5EH
Tel: 020 7233 6600
Date Updated: 14/03/08