www.llrsport.co.uk
February 2007
Contents
Barclays Spaces for Sports / 5England & Wales Cricket Board – Loans
Football Foundation – Community & Education Scheme
Football Foundation – Facilities Scheme / 6
Football Foundation – Goalpost Safety Scheme
Football Foundation – Junior Kit Scheme
Football Foundation – Small Grants Scheme / 7
Foundation for Sport and the Arts
Lord’s Taverners – Equipment Scheme / 8
Lord’s Taverners – Non turf pitch/ends/nets
Lord’s Taverners – Other Cricket projects
Lord’s Taverners – Sport & Recreation for Young People with Special Needs / 9
Lord’s Taverners – Sport Wheelchair Sponsorship
National Sports Foundation / 10
Peter Harrison Foundation – Opportunities through Sport
Ron Pickering Memorial Fund
Rugby Football Foundation – Groundsmatch Grant / 11
Rugby Football Foundation – Interest Free Loan
Sport England – Community Investment Fund / 12
Sport Relief
SportAid
Sports Match / 13
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
The Dickie Bird Foundation / 14
Age Concern – Barclays Programme
Age Concern – Bright Ideas / 15
Age Concern – Opportunities for Volunteering
BBC Children in Need
Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation / 16
Biffa – Small Grants
Big Lottery – Awards for All / 17
Big Lottery – Children’s Play - Playful Ideas
Big Lottery – Family Learning / 18
Big Lottery – Reaching Communities
Big Lottery – Young People’s Fund (Individuals) / 19
Bridging the Gap
Bowland Charitable Trust / 20
B&Q Better Neighbour Grants
Camelot Foundation – 4front Awards
Catalyst Programme / 21
Charles Haywood Foundation
Chetwode Foundation
Church Urban Fund - Main Programme
Church Urban Fund - Mustard Seed Programme / 22
Churches Together in England – Opportunities for Volunteering
Coalfields Regeneration Trust / 23
Comic Relief – Small Grants
Comic Releif – Main Grants
Commonwealth Youth Exchange Visits / 24
Community Action Fund for Youth
Community Champions / 25
Community Loan for East Midlands
Community Roots
Co-op Community Dividend Fund – Making a Difference
Co-op Community Fund / 26
Crimebeat
East Midlands Airport Community Fund
Ernest Cook Trust / 27
Foyle Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation / 28
Goaldiggers Charitable Trust
HBOS – Community Action Programme
Heart Research – Healthy Hearts Grant / 29
Hedley Foundation
Help Yourselves
Henry Smith Charity / 30
Ken Chamberlain Trust
Laing’s Charitable Trust / 32
Leicestershire & Rutland Playing Fields Association (Grant)
Leicestershire & Rutland Playing Fields Association (Loan)
Lloyds TSB Foundation / 31
Local Network Fund / 32
Lord’s Taverners - Specially Adapted Minibuses
Low Carbon Buildings / 33
Melton Mowbray Building Society Charitable Fund / 34
Nationwide Foundation
Rank Foundation / 35
Rutland Trust
Tesco Community Awards
The Gatsby Charitable Foundation: Disadvantaged Children / 36
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The Trusthouse Charitable Trust – Small Grants / 37
The Trusthouse Charitable Trust – Large Grants / 38
UnLtd Awards
Wakeham Trust / 39
Weavers Company Benevolent Fund
Yapp Charitable Trust / 40
Sports Specific Funding
Barclays Spaces for Sports
Application Amount: Coaching Pack
Eligibility:
Sports organisations in areas of deprivation
Details:
Coaching packs for a range of sports, to help sports organisations operating in areas of deprivation
Further Information:
www.barclays.co.uk/spacesforsports
0800 0274221
England & Wales Cricket Trust – Interest Free Loan
Application Amount: Up to £50,000
Eligibility:
· Affiliated to ECB
· Must have a junior section
· Working towards ECB Clubmark Accreditation
· Club Development Plan
Details
The interest-free loan scheme aims to finance capital projects, including renovations, to improve facilities which contribute to increased participation in cricket
Further Information:
www.ecb.co.uk
Football Foundation – Community & Education Scheme
Application Amount: Up to £250,000 over five years for community and education projects. Percentage support varies but will not exceed 90%
of the total project cost
Eligibility:
Not for profit organisations, Football in the Community or Local Authorities
Details:
The Foundation is keen to ensure the projects it funds are sustainable and they should demonstrate how they will continue, once Foundation funding comes to an end
Further Information:
www.footballfoundation.org.uk
Football Foundation – Facilities Scheme
Application Amount: The maximum level of funding remains at 90% of the total eligible project cost, up to a maximum of £1m
Eligibility:
Local Authorities, all educational establishments, football clubs, multi-sport clubs, registered charitable organisations, companies limited by guarantee, industrial and provident societiesand unincorporated not for profit organisations
Details:
The Foundation is keen to ensure the projects it funds are sustainable and they should demonstrate how they will continue, once Foundation funding comes to an end
Further Information:
www.footballfoundation.org.uk
Football Foundation – Goalpost Safety Scheme
Application Amount: An individual grant cannot exceed 50% of the cost of a pair of goals up to a ceiling of £1,500. An applicant (such as a local authority) may apply for up to a maximum of 10 grants (the grants may apply to one site or several).
Eligibility:
FA affiliated clubs, local authorities, schools (that demonstrate commitment to football and FA Charter Standard), local community groups and clubs in the National League System Step 7 and below. Clubs in Steps 3 - 6 of the National League System can apply for replacement goals for their U18 youth teams.
Details:
The intention of this initiative is not simply to provide goals on a new for old basis, but to replacegoals which fail to meet the British Standards safety requirements
Further Information:
www.footballfoundation.org.uk
Football Foundation – Junior Kit Scheme
Application Amount: £400 voucher for kit / equipment
Eligibility: Any club, school or organisation can apply for a kit grant including all representativeteams at a junior level up to and including District. Applications are also welcome from disabled groups of all ages
Details:
Schools may only receive one grant every three years. Clubs may apply for two vouchers every three years, as long as one applicationis for a girls’ team, and the other is for a boys’ team.
Further Information:
www.footballfoundation.org.uk
Football Foundation – Small Grants Scheme
Application Amount: Funding of up to £9,000 is available for projects costing up to £10,000. Percentage support varies, but will not exceed 90% of the total project cost
Eligibility:
groups, youth clubs, football clubs and education establishments
Details:
The foundation encourages:
· projects conducted over a three year period
· projects aimed at engaging traditionally excluded groups, such as black and minority ethnic communities, women and girls and disabled groups
· the introduction of new lunchtime/after school clubs which lead to inter school competition
· the introduction of new age groups to a Club
· level One/level Two coaching courses delivered as part of a wider programme which support the introduction of new teams/delivery of new activity
· projects that work towards integrating new players into a league/competition
Further Information:
www.footballfoundation.org.uk
Foundation for Sports and the Arts
Application Amount: Up to £40,000
Eligibility:
Registered charities and Sports Organisations
Details:
The Foundation seeks, through the encouragement and funding of sport and the Arts at every level, to enhance the quality of life for the community generally. The pursuit of excellence concedes first place to measures to increase participation in, and enjoyment of, sport and the Arts by the whole community, regardless of levels of competence.
Apart from professional football and horse racing, most socially inclusive sport is considered.
Further Information:
www.thefsa.net
Lord’s Taverners – Equipment Scheme
Application Amount: Cricket Bag and Equipment
Eligibility:
ECB affiliated clubs, individual schools or other organisations directly involved in the organisation of youth cricket and which have a genuine need for assistance.
Details:
An application may be made for one Cricket Equipment Bag only.
A successful applicant is not eligible to re-apply for the same bag within a two year period. However, an additional application can be made after a 12 month period for one of the “other” category bags.
Further Information:
www.lordstaverners.org
020 7821 2808
Lord’s Taverners – Non Turf Pitch / Practice Ends / Nets
Application Amount: Non turf pitch - £3,000, Non-turf practice - £2,000
Outdoor nets - £1,000
Eligibility:
ECB affiliated clubs, individual schools or other organisations directly involved in the organisation of youth cricket and which have a genuine need for assistance.
Details:
The land on which a non-turf pitch is installed must be secured through ownership or lease for a minimum of ten years
Further Information:
www.lordstaverners.org
020 7821 2808
Lord’s Taverners – Other Cricket Projects
Application Amount: Not specified
Eligibility:
ECB affiliated clubs, individual schools or other organisations directly involved in the organisation of youth cricket and which have a genuine need for assistance.
Details:
Grants may be awarded towards the cost of other projects directly benefiting the development of youth cricket.
Grants are NOT available for building/renovation of pavilions or for ground equipment such as sight screen, mowers or rollers.
Further Information:
www.lordstaverners.org
020 7821 2808
Lord’s Taverners – Sport & Recreation for Young People with Special Needs
Application Amount: Up to £5,000
Eligibility:
Schools and Organisations that are Registered Charities
Details:
The grant looks encourage those youngsters with special needs, particularly those with mobility, sensory and mental disabilities, to participate in sporting and recreational activities within a group environment.
Examples of equipment, which has been funded, are specially adapted sports equipment; outdoor play equipment; soft play and multi-sensory equipment; riding equipment; pool hoists, water ski equipment and sports wheelchairs.
Further Information:
www.lordstaverners.org
020 7821 2808
Lord’s Taverners – Sports Wheelchair Sponsorship
Application Amount: Wheelchair or up to 50% of costs
Eligibility:
Applications must be submitted on behalf of an individual by a recognised sports club, relevant sports body or school. Applications will not be accepted from an individual. Aged 8 – 25 years.
Details:
The Lord’s Taverners currently operates the following two schemes:
Scheme A : Lord’s Taverners Standard Sports Wheelchair
Scheme B : Bespoke Sports Wheelchairs
Further Information:
www.lordstaverners.org
020 7821 2808
National Sports Foundation
Application Amount: Match funding of over £50,000
Eligibility:
Not for Profit Organisations
Details:
The Foundation will only consider match funding projects which deliver one or more of the following outcomes:
· Increased participation in sporting activity, with a strong focus on under-represented groups*
· Increased club membership
· Increased numbers of qualified and active coaches delivering instruction in sport
· Increased numbers of active volunteers supporting community sport
· Under-represented groups - young people, women and girls, people with disabilities, over 45's, black and minority ethnic groups, socially and economically disadvantaged groups.
Further Information:
www.nationalsportsfoundation.org
0845 603 6069
Peter Harrison – Opportunities through Sport
Application Amount: not specified but previous grants have ranged from £5,000 up to £150,000
Eligibility:
Registered Charities
Details:
The Trustees wish to support sporting activities or projects which provide opportunities for people who are disabled or otherwise disadvantaged to fulfil their potential and to develop other personal and life skills
Further Information:
www.peterharrisonfoundation.org
Ron Pickering Memorial Fund
Application Amount: not specified
Eligibility:
Applicants must be aged 15 and 23 years, medalists from their National Schools AA, AAA U17, & U20 or U23 Championships or in the top six of the appropriate UK ranking lists
Details:
Applications are invited for grants from the RON PICKERING MEMORIAL FUND from young athletes who are in education and may need financial help towards training or provision of equipment.
Further Information:
www.rpmf.org.uk
Rugby Football Foundation – Groundsmatch Grant
Application Amount: £1,500 up to £6,000
Eligibility:
All clubs at level 5 and below in the English Clubs Rugby Union Championship (i.e. the leagues) are eligible to apply to the fund for a loan and grant.
Details:
This scheme provides easy to access grant funding for capital
projects that contribute to the recruitment and retention of
community rugby players.
Further Information:
http://www.rfu.com/microsites/rff/
02088317985
Rugby Football Foundation – Interest Free Loans
Application Amount: Up to £100,000
Eligibility:
All clubs at level 5 and below in the English Clubs Rugby Union Championship (i.e. the leagues) are eligible to apply to the fund for a loan and grant. Clubs at level 4 are eligible to apply for a
loan only.
Details:
Loan applications of up to £50,000 can be made in conjunction with Groundmatch grant applications.
Loans will be interest free and the maximum loan period will be 15 years, including the potential for a two year initial capital holiday at the discretion of the Trustees.
Further Information:
http://www.rfu.com/microsites/rff/
02088317985
Sport England – Community Investment Fund
Application Amount: Over £10,000
Eligibility:
Open to most formal groups and statutory agencies
Details:
When making investment decisions, the boards look for evidence that projects will help meet regional priorities and support Sport England’s work to get more people involved in sport – with a focus on hard to reach groups – and help them stay involved throughout their lives.
Further Information:
www.sportengland.org.uk
Sport Relief
Application Amount: £250 up to £5,000
Eligibility:
Voluntary & Community Organisations
Details:
Sport must be used in any of the following ways
· To increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation
· To help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives to regain their confidence and self esteem
· To encourage people to take part in sporting activities that will bring communities together
Further Information:
Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland Community Foundation
Sports Aid
Application Amount: not specified
Eligibility:
Individuals that are members of GB/England squad
Details:
Sports Aid applicants must meet the following criteria:
· Performance: Member of the GB/England team or squad member.
· Location: Live and train in England.
· Age: between 12 and 18 years old, but they focus on the 12 to 16 age group.
· Income: must not earn over £8,000 a year.
· Funding: should not be in receipt of any other funding such as TASS* Award or Lottery.
· If you feel that you meet these criteria, contact your National Governing Body to discuss your nomination for a Sports Aid Award and request a Sports Aid application.