Cash4Clubs

Objectives of Fund

The funding aims to support the sustainability of local sports clubs, thereby ensuring more people have access to local sports.

This year's focus is on supporting adult clubs. Funding will be offered to community groups that support over 18’s only, with an emphasis on 18-25 year olds.

Priority will be given to applications that:

• Increase participation in sport and/or physical activity for one or more underrepresented groups, including women and girls over 18, people with disabilities, those from racially diverse communities, from the LGBTQ+ community or from lower socio-economic groups.
• Encourage people who would not usually engage in sport to take part, such as providing activities that support physical and mental wellbeing or tackle issues such as loneliness.
• Address broader social issues for the local community, eg, reducing crime and anti-social behaviour, homelessness, or connecting communities.

Priority will be given to groups based in areas of high deprivation (Indices of Multiple Deprivation 1-3).

Value Notes

Unrestricted grants of £2,000 are available (€2000 in Ireland).

The funding should be spent within a six-month period.

Who Can Apply

Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups and traditional sports clubs.

To be eligible for funding, applicants must:

• Be either registered charities or clubs with a structured governance and constitution.
• Demonstrate that they are using sport for wider social purposes and aiming to increase participation of adults from underrepresented groups. There is particular interest in reaching groups working in areas of higher deprivation.

Location

United Kingdom and Ireland

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

• Projects which are aimed at or support young people aged under 18.
• Trips abroad.
• Costs associated with elite sport or talent development.
• Applications from individuals or organisations/clubs that run junior activities.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is unrestricted and can be used for anything that will support the organisation to continue and/or grow their activities in their local community.

Typical examples of costs might include a contribution towards:

• Venue hire
• Utilities such as heating or lighting
• Coaching costs
• Volunteer expenses
• Equipment
• Kit
• Marketing and communications
• Training and qualifications
• Insurances and affiliations

How To Apply

The fund will open for applications on 12 September 2024 and close on 12 November 2024. The fund may close early if a large volume of applications are received. The website will be updated if the fund needs to close early. Applicants are advised to check the website regularly for any updates.

The guidelines and information on the application process are available on the Cash4Clubs website.

Contact the Sported team for further information.