1 / AAA Athlete Grant scheme / Unspecified / The Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) has a fund which is able to support English Athletes under the age of 23 who are in full time education and active in athletics.
Applicants should not be receiving other funding and be eligible to compete for England. It is possible to apply for funds for costs including equipment and travel / A downloadable version of the Grant Application available via: http://www.englandathletics.org/page.asp?section=1598§ionTitle=Young+Athlete+Grant+Scheme
Applications close on 11th February each year
2 / Access for Athletes — Challenged Athletes Foundation's / Provides funding grants for equipment such as sports wheelchairs, handcycles, mono skis, etc, as well as training and competition expenses to physically challenged individuals. / http://www.challengedathletes.org/site/c.4nJHJQPqEiKUE/b.6449453/k.E830/Access_for_Athletes.htm
3 / Alec Dickson Fund / Funding up to £500 / The Alec Dickson Trust supports individuals and groups of young people who are able to demonstrate that through volunteering or community service they can enhance the lives of others, particularly those most marginalised by society. Funding is available to help young people to run a project in their local area anywhere in the UK that involves local volunteers / www.alecdicksontrust.org.uk/
4 / All England Netball Association Youth Trust / Funding up to £5,000 / To support the development of netball for those aged under 21. Equipment, courses, coaching, facilities and promotion of netball are all eligible. Projects must demonstrate a long-term impact/benefit. / www.englandnetball.co.uk/About_Us/AENA_Youth_Trust.php
5 / Ambrose and Ann Appelbe Trust Grant / Various / A grant for UK charitable organisations carrying out education, social welfare or community activities.
Organisations / Application Procedure
Contact the Ambrose and Ann Appelbe Trust for further information.
Enquiries
Ambrose and Ann Appelbe Trust
7 New Square
Lincoln's Inn
London
WC2A 3RA
6 / Angela Uzielli Golf Bursaries / It is intended that the income from the capital will fund up to four Bursaries at any one time, of up to £1250 - £1500 each per annum. / The Bursaries will be awarded to promising girl golfers who wish to further their education at University or College, within the British Isles, after school academic year 12, and at the same time continue to develop their golfing skills. They should be of English nationality by birth or have either parent of English nationality, or have been resident in England for the last two years.
The Bursaries are to provide financial assistance for educational expenses of girls in further education. The awards will be administered through the EWGA Trust.
The Bursaries will be awarded to promising girl golfers who wish to further their education at University or College, within the British Isles, after school academic year 12, and at the same time continue to develop their golfing skills. They should be of English nationality by birth or have either parent of English nationality, or have been resident in England for the last two years. / http://www.ewgatrust.org/angela.asp
7 / Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation / £250 to £1000 (exceptional circumstanc es will go up to £2000) / A grant for registered charities undertaking music and recreation projects for young people in the UK. For example The Foundation also helps young people aged 7-21 take part in sailing, canoeing or kayaking activities. / Application Procedure:
Applications should be made in writing.
Contact the Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation for further information.
Useful Contacts:
Marian Durban
Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation
c/o 2 The Court
High Street
Harwell
Oxfordshire
OX11 0EY
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The Arthur J C Kendall Memorial Fund
/ The Arthur JC Kendall Memorial Fund aims to encourage, promote and develop participation in athletics as a means of promoting physical health in the young of the communitiy. Applications or beneficiaries must, therefore, be under the age of 21 years./ http://www.bandbhac.org.uk/Arthur%20Kendall%20form.pdf
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ASDA Sporting Chance
/ ASDA Sporting Chance will be allocating everyone of their stores with two budding young local athletes. Through SportsAid, they will provide each one of these young sportsmen and women with a grant every year until 2013. In addition, each of their stores will be supporting their local athletes on a community level by carrying out fundraising activities to raise additional money for things like training, equipment and travel. / http://www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk/asda-sportsaid-grants.php10 / AXA Ambition Awards / Talented 11 – 18 year olds can apply to receive up to £40,000 worth of bespoke mentoring support. / http://www.ambitionaxaawards.com/
11 / Barclays Community Sports Award / Each monthly winner will receive £1,000 for their group or organisation, / The accolade will be awarded each month during the Barclays Premier League season alongside those for Barclays Player and Manager of the Month, to highlight the great efforts being made by many in community sport. / http://www.barclayscommunitysportsaward.com/
12 / Bellamy Golf Bursary / £1500 per academic year / The investment income and capital will fund two bursaries, at any one time, of up to £1,500 per student, per academic year, for any recognised course at a Higher or Further Education College in a golf related subject. This for example might be Golf Course Management, Turf Management, Greenkeeping, Horticulture, Sports Management, to name a few.
The Conditions of the award are as follows:
· The bursaries are provided for students with formal offer places on courses in related subjects.
· Alternatively applicants must be actively participating in a course and must be able to provide support for their application from their Course Tutor.
· The award year will be from 1 October to 30 September and applications must be received in the EWGA office by the 1 September.
· Applications for a Bursary are open to all English female golfers who fulfil the above criteria, irrespective of age or ethnicity.
· In general, a Bursary may be used for educational purposes, including tuition fees, books, room and board.
· Annually each bursar must show that their enthusiasm and commitment to their golf have been satisfactory before the next year's funds are released. / To apply for a Bellamy Bursary award, please
contact the EWGA office for an application form.
http://www.ewgatrust.org/bellamy.asp
13 / Birmingham Bodenham Trust - Special Education Grant / Various / Aimed at individuals and voluntary and community organisations
Small grants are available to individuals and voluntary and community organisations in the UK undertaking educational, recreational and medical projects for young people up to the age of 19 with special needs. / http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/SchemeList.aspx?SH=GHQ3466Y3O&FT=FTI%3d%22GRANT%22%2cFSS%3d%222%22&BK=4&WCU=CBC=View,DSCODE=OTSSCMLIVE,SCHEMEID=248-S32203
14 / Boost Charitable Trust / Grants are categorised into small awards (£500 or less) and large awards (over
£500). / The Trust aims to Build On Overlooked Sporting Talent. All of its activities are designed to champion the disabled and disadvantaged and to inspire them to overcome their challenges through the power of sport. / Telephone Lucy Till on 020-7078 1955 or email:
More information www.boostct.org
15 / British Gas Club Grant Scheme (swimming) / Up to £1000 / Criteria for the British Gas Club Grant goes towards club development such as training of Level 2/3 teachers and coaches, and funding to pay for expert coaching help. / http://www.swimming.org/asa/clubs-and-members/british-gas-club-grant-scheme/would-your-club-like-a-1000-grant-courtesy-of-british-gas/5991/
16 / British Mountaineering Council
Grant Support for Expeditions / The BMC has limited funds available to provide grants for international expeditions / Teams applying for this funding must meet the following criteria
1. Grants will be available only to those climbers on the expedition who are BMC members (individual or via a BMC affiliated club) with BMC insurance cover.
2. Grant support will be focused primarily on younger climbers/ mountaineers and those for whom the grant would make a significant difference to the viability of their trip.
3. Expeditions should have significant and innovative ascents as their main objectives
4. The track record of expedition members must show real commitment to climbing/ mountaineering, and this should be reflected in their individual climbing standard.
5. Expeditions consisting of younger members for whom the trip would represent a significant personal development will also be considered for funding, irrespective of climbing standard.
6. The BMC also administers the Julie Tullis Memorial Award, a small grant to assist deserving female mountaineers or any disabled climbers or mountaineers, both male and female, to achieve their climbing or mountaineering ambitions. Applications for the Julie Tullis Memorial Award can be made via the BMC Expedition Grant form Further information about the Julie Tullis Memorial Award
7. Expeditions must agree to supply the BMC with a report/article and photographs for use in Summit Magazine and the BMC website, and to contribute to BMC lecture events. / http://www.thebmc.co.uk/Pages.aspx?page=40
Closing dates are the 1st November (for expeditions taking place before March the following year) or 1st March (for expeditions planned for the rest of that year).
The completed BMC application form and relevant additional material should be returned to the BMC International Committee Secretary, Nick Colton ().
17 / Captain Scott Society - Spirit of Adventure Award / Funding is available up to £2,000 / The scheme is intended to support groups undertaking adventurous endeavours. In particular, the scheme wishes to fund adventurous "firsts", which have not previously been attempted.
The is available for individuals and voluntary and community groups.
Deadline End of March in the year of the award / http://www.captainscottsociety.com/awards.html
18 / The Captain Scott Society - The Sir Vivian Fuchs Youth Award / £500 / This Award of is restricted to the 11 - 19 year age group. The Society is very flexible with respect to the type of activity to be undertaken but is particularly interested in character building or unusual exploits.
Aimed at individuals and voluntary and community groups
Deadline: End of March in the year of the award / http://www.captainscottsociety.com/awards.html
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Caudwell Children Enable Sport Programme
/ The Caudwell Trust is inviting applications for the Enable Sport Programme. This will provide specifically designed sports equipment to enable disabled children and young people to participate in sport. Applications must be made on behalf of a particular child who must be 18 years of age or under at the time of application. / http://www.efds.co.uk/news.asp?itemid=1225&itemTitle=Caudwell+Children+Enable+Sport+Programme§ion=22§ionTitle=News+from+EFDS20 /
College Sports Bursaries/ Grants
/ Some colleges will provide financial support to high performing student athletes. / Contact the Student Services Department of your institution.21 / Dave Rayner Fund
(Cycling) / Unspecified / The fund has been set up in memory of the late Dave Rayner. The aim of the fund is to aid ambitious to make a successful career from cycle racing on the continent of Europe.
Selections will be based in Europe.
Funding will apply initially for one season, subject to the Fund’s Terms and Conditions
In the case of students, consideration will be given to providing funding for 3 months.
Applications will be assessed by the Committee of the Dave Rayner Fund.
Interviews of final selections will be held in Yorkshire during November. / http://www.daveraynerfund.com
The completed form should be returned by email to
or by post if necessary to:-
The Dave Rayner Fund
c/o 8 Beech Avenue
Horsforth
LEEDS
LS18 4PA
Apply around August time
22 / Dickie Bird Foundations / The vision of the Foundation is to assist financially disadvantaged 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 application form can be downloaded from the web site or by contacting
The Dickie Bird Foundation, Jefferson House, Orchard Lane, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9HZ Tel: 01943 873482 Email: or visit http://www.thedickiebirdfoundation.co.uk/
23 / The Duveen Trust / One-off grants of between £100 and £500 / For people aged 13 to 23 who wish to get involved with projects that require initiative and which give something back to the community. / http://www.theduveentrust.org.uk/
24 / English Golf Club Coaching Grant / £500 per club / The EGU/EWGA have a grant available for GolfMark awarded clubs to support recruitment and retention activities for adults, young people and priority groups.
The EGU and EWGA are committed to supporting and rewarding the hard work of all GolfMark clubs and by increasing the number of over 16- year-olds playing golf, it will in turn help the health of affiliated golf clubs. / http://www.englishgolfunion.org/page.aspx?sitesectionid=310&sitesectiontitle=funding+and+grants
25 / English Schools Football Association - Bursary Scheme for teachers / Grants will be Issued for up to a maximum of 75% of the course cost. / Grants are awarded to applicants to be used to support the teacher to gain an FA qualification that will assist them to run an out of hours football activity/school team.
Applications may be submitted at any time following the successful completion of an FA Coaching/Teaching course or prior to a course you have been accepted onto. You will be notified within six to eight weeks of your application being received.
Applicants must not have received an ESFA bursary within the last 12 months.
Scheme Criteria
Teachers of Primary, Secondary and Special Education.
Teachers must provide evidence that they will be running an Out of School hours football. / http://www.esfa.co.uk/coaching
26 / GLL Sports Foundation Funding / Up to £1,500 / The GLL Sport Foundation is one of the leading independent supporters of young sporting talent in the South of England; having currently provided funding and training grants to over 2000 athletes across 60 different sports at a value of over £1.5million.
Talented athletes can apply for up to £1,500 towards training, equipment and travel as well as free access to the GLL sports facilities in West Oxfordshire and South Oxfordshire. / http://www.gllsportfoundation.org/mainpage.asp?id=65
Applications for 2012 are now closed but will re-open in 2013
27 / Independent Schools Council / Some schools have scholarships available for talented individuals. / Information is available from the school to which you are applying.
28 / Julie Tullis Memorial Award /