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Funding Guide 2016
wwwteambedsandlutoncouk
Contents teamBEDSampLUTON funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Sportivate Tom Harwood
01582 813764
tomteambedsandlutoncouk
Next deadline
5th Feb 2016
Dependant on project size
The project is about providing sporting opportunities through a minimum of 6 weekly coachedtutored sessions of at least one hour targeted at people in the 14-25 age group who are not regularly doing activity or only doing minimal activity The project must not be used to continue existing activity for those already engaged The project must also lead to a viable exit route where participants can continue the activity
deliver the projects hire of facilities used to deliver the facilities marketing and publicity of the activity transportation costs and trainingcoaching courses costs to develop a workforce needed to run the activity for the long term
SportivateCoaching Bursary
Tom Harwood
01582 813764
tomteambedsandlutoncouk
TBC Approximately pound500 per person
teamBEDSampLUTON offer an exciting and exclusive opportunity for coaches interested in developing their organisational skills as well as their coaching skills
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Level 2 coaching award of their choice then organise plan and deliver a 6 week block of Sportivate sessions in that sport
teamBEDS amp LUTON funding - page 3
SportivateSportivate Coaching Bursary
Sport England Funding - pages 4-7
Sport England Small Grants Sport England Iconic Facilities Sport England Get Equipped FundSport England Improvement FundSport England Inspired Facilities Sport England Protecting Playing Fields
Local Funding - pages 8-10
Bedfordshire amp Luton Community FoundationThe Bedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)The Wixamtree TrustThe Steel Charitable TrustLocal Government
National Funding - pages 11-17
Big Lottery FundGovernment Funding Football FoundationComic Relief Sport for ChangeBBC Children in NeedThe Co-Operative FoundationThe Swimathon FoundationThe Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club GrantBiffawardCash 4 ClubsCricket Foundation Chance to ShineThe Lordrsquos TavernersJust Giving National Training Resources LtdAccess Sport Hilton in the Community FoundationBag4sportVeolia Environmental TrustTorch Charity Trust Bursaries
Funding Advice - pages 18-19
teamBEDSampLUTONFunding 4 SportCommunity and Voluntary Service Mid amp North Beds
Click the links to be takendirectly to the page
Sport England funding Sport England funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEngland Small Grants
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
No fixed deadline
pound300 - pound10000 Open to not for profit club or association statutory body or educational establishment
Increase participation sustain participation or develop opportunities for people to excel eg team kit equipment coaching
Sporting outcomes must be the main focus
Priority areas for Sport England revolve around projects that impact on their youth and community sport strategy
SportEngland Iconic Facilitites
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorgfundingsustainable_facilitiesaspx
Bid window not currently open
Investment of pound30 million over three years
We know that many organisations and clubs delivering sport struggle to provide sporting opportunities for disabled people because of a lack of access to specialist equipment
If equipment does exist it is often old poor quality and inhibits the experience of the person using it Where the right equipment is available there is often a high demand resulting in waiting lists and lost opportunity to get people involved in sport
To address this the Get Equipped fund will invest pound1 million of National Lottery funding in the provision of specialist equipment to deliver sport to disabled people Building on the success of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this funding will help make sport a practical choice for many more disabled people inspired by the Games
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for between pound300 and pound10000 of Lottery funding to purchase sports equipment that will help increase the num-ber of disabled young people (aged 14+) and adults regularly playing sport as part of Sport Englandrsquos wider commitment to increasing disability participation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEngland Get Equipped Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Currently not open for bids Updates will be posted online
pound300 - pound10000
Sport Englandrsquos Iconic Facilities fund draws on the inspirational pull of London 2012 to create local beacons for grassroots sport investing in large-scale multi-sport facilitiesrsquo projects that are regionally significant for at least two sports and can demonstrate long-term financial viability
Looking to work with partners to meet Sport Englandrsquos objectives of Grow Sustain and Excel
Sport England funding Sport England funding Between 2012 and 2017 the Improvement Fund will invest pound45m of National Lottery funding into medium-sized projects that will improve the quality and
grounds of pound9m per annum
It is part of Sport Englandrsquos strategy which is focused on helping more people acquire lifelong sporting habits
It bridges the gap between the Strategic Facilities fund which invests in large-scale multi-sport facilities and Inspired Fund which supports small-scale community projects
projects whether they are new build or the replacement of the existing facilities playing surface They will also consider other types of facility improvement projects which increase participation and best meet the criteria of the fund
To ensure the Improvement Fund can support as many projects as possible a minimum of 25 cash partner-ship funding towards the total project costs is required This can come from either the applicant body andor third parties
We will work with selected partners to develop projects before soliciting grant applications which will then be presented to the Sport England Project Committee for consideration
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandImprovement Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Not an open application fund
windows and deadlines will be posted online
The Improvement Fund will award capital grants worth pound150000 to pound500000 into sustainable projects with a clear local need
Inspired Facilities is focused on making it easier for local community and volunteer groups to improve and refurbish sports clubs or transform non-sporting venues into modern grassroots sports facilities
Up to pound75000 is available for sports clubs community groups and Parish Councils (can be 100 funding) pound150000 is available to Local Authorities and Educational Establishments on a matched funding basis only
Protecting Playing Fields (PPF) is part of the Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programmeThe programme is inviting applications for projects that help communities maximise the sporting
bullImproving the condition of pitches
support to community and voluntary groups and local
bullUp to pound100000 is available for Local Authorities on a match funded basis bullUp to pound65000 is available for Educational establishments with 30 funding required from outside sourcesbullUp to pound65000 is available for Community Clubs and Parish Councils No match funding is required
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandInspired Facilities
08458 508 508
httpinspiredfacilitiessporteng-landorg
This fund has been suspended pending the action of thestrategic reviewby Sport England
Further details tofollow online
pound20000- pound75000 for Community ClubsParish Councils
pound20000- pound150000 for Local Authorities and Educational facilities
Sport England Protecting Playing Fields
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorg
aspx
This fund is currently closedThe next fundinground (round 9)will open in theAutumn of 2016
Grants available for up to pound100000 for Local Authorities amp pound65000 for Educational facilities and community clubs and parish councils
Local funding Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion
Community foundations target grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people They manage funds donated by individuals and organisations building endowment and acting as the vital link between donors and local needs connecting people with causes and enabling clients to achieve far more than they could ever by themselves
bullGrassroots Grants -The aim of the scheme is to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations throughout the area enabling them to continue or expand their work
bullCouncilrsquos Chairmanrsquos Charitable Fund - Projects that
wider objectives By this we mean that we would wish -
ic project from any grant made
bull They accept bids from locally based volunteer led community groups
and change on a regular basis
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
01767 626459
administratorblcforguk
wwwblcforgukgrants
Varies according to which grant you apply for
pound250 - pound7500 but these change regularly
Local funding Is a contributor to valuable community activities focusing on 3 broad areas education relief and recreation
ORGANISATIONS MUST BE SITUATED IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
TheBedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)
infoharpurtrustorguk
01234 369500
wwwbedfordcharityorguk
NA most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
The organisation must either be based or operating within the county of Bedfordshire or be a national charity focusing on family social issues They must be either a registered charity or considered to be charitable in nature by the Inland Revenue
The trust does not provide support to individuals
TheWixamtree Trust
wwwwixamtreeorg
wixamtreethetrustpartner-shipcom
Meeting dates and deadline dates for the submission of applications and supporting documentation are advisedonline The trustees meet in Jan April JulyOct Applications must be received no later than 21 days before meeting date
most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
Local funding National funding The Trustees make grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference
Since the Settlors the late Mr and Mrs Steel lived in Bedfordshire applications from Bedfordshiregenerally and Luton in particular are welcomed
Subject to other elements of the Trustrsquos grant-making policy no restrictions are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made thus applications support towards capital projects other projects or core costs are considered
Arts and Heritage Health Education Social or economic disadvantage Environment
The Trustees do not fundCharities registered outside the UK Political Parties Expeditions Promotion of religion Individuals
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Steel Charitable Trust
httpwwwsteelcharitab-letrustorguk
There are no deadlines but the trustees generally meet in March June September and November
Grants average pound1000- pound25000 and can be for one ndash off projects core costs and research
Local Government
wwwlutongovukwwwcentralbedfordshiregovukwwwbedfordgovuk
NAgenerally between pound100- pound2000
For funding from local government please contact your local council via the contact links Ward funding is available through local councillors
Please also check with your Town Council as funds are occasionally released for organisations to bid into
Various grant funding available
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Big Lottery Fund
08454 102030
wwwbiglotteryfundcouk
NA
Comic Relief Sport for Change
02078 202000
infocomicreliefcom
httpwwwcomicreliefcomapply-for-a-grantprogrammessport-change-0
Applications can be made at any time
Minimum pound10000 - maximum pound100000
Applications welcome from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and or community level
They particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities older people and womengirls
Information on Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
GovernmentFunding
wwwgovernmentfundingorguk NA
There are a number of different grants to apply for The Foundation supports organisations with funding to revitalise grass roots sport Grants to improve facilities create opportunities and build communities
Early engagement with Bedfordshire FA to discuss your plans is essential Please contact Charlie Mann on 01582 565111
Football Foundation
0845 345 4555
wwwfootballfoundationorguk
NA pound100 - pound500000 de-pendant upon type of grant applied for
Small grants are available for up to pound10000
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
Contents teamBEDSampLUTON funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Sportivate Tom Harwood
01582 813764
tomteambedsandlutoncouk
Next deadline
5th Feb 2016
Dependant on project size
The project is about providing sporting opportunities through a minimum of 6 weekly coachedtutored sessions of at least one hour targeted at people in the 14-25 age group who are not regularly doing activity or only doing minimal activity The project must not be used to continue existing activity for those already engaged The project must also lead to a viable exit route where participants can continue the activity
deliver the projects hire of facilities used to deliver the facilities marketing and publicity of the activity transportation costs and trainingcoaching courses costs to develop a workforce needed to run the activity for the long term
SportivateCoaching Bursary
Tom Harwood
01582 813764
tomteambedsandlutoncouk
TBC Approximately pound500 per person
teamBEDSampLUTON offer an exciting and exclusive opportunity for coaches interested in developing their organisational skills as well as their coaching skills
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Level 2 coaching award of their choice then organise plan and deliver a 6 week block of Sportivate sessions in that sport
teamBEDS amp LUTON funding - page 3
SportivateSportivate Coaching Bursary
Sport England Funding - pages 4-7
Sport England Small Grants Sport England Iconic Facilities Sport England Get Equipped FundSport England Improvement FundSport England Inspired Facilities Sport England Protecting Playing Fields
Local Funding - pages 8-10
Bedfordshire amp Luton Community FoundationThe Bedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)The Wixamtree TrustThe Steel Charitable TrustLocal Government
National Funding - pages 11-17
Big Lottery FundGovernment Funding Football FoundationComic Relief Sport for ChangeBBC Children in NeedThe Co-Operative FoundationThe Swimathon FoundationThe Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club GrantBiffawardCash 4 ClubsCricket Foundation Chance to ShineThe Lordrsquos TavernersJust Giving National Training Resources LtdAccess Sport Hilton in the Community FoundationBag4sportVeolia Environmental TrustTorch Charity Trust Bursaries
Funding Advice - pages 18-19
teamBEDSampLUTONFunding 4 SportCommunity and Voluntary Service Mid amp North Beds
Click the links to be takendirectly to the page
Sport England funding Sport England funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEngland Small Grants
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
No fixed deadline
pound300 - pound10000 Open to not for profit club or association statutory body or educational establishment
Increase participation sustain participation or develop opportunities for people to excel eg team kit equipment coaching
Sporting outcomes must be the main focus
Priority areas for Sport England revolve around projects that impact on their youth and community sport strategy
SportEngland Iconic Facilitites
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorgfundingsustainable_facilitiesaspx
Bid window not currently open
Investment of pound30 million over three years
We know that many organisations and clubs delivering sport struggle to provide sporting opportunities for disabled people because of a lack of access to specialist equipment
If equipment does exist it is often old poor quality and inhibits the experience of the person using it Where the right equipment is available there is often a high demand resulting in waiting lists and lost opportunity to get people involved in sport
To address this the Get Equipped fund will invest pound1 million of National Lottery funding in the provision of specialist equipment to deliver sport to disabled people Building on the success of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this funding will help make sport a practical choice for many more disabled people inspired by the Games
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for between pound300 and pound10000 of Lottery funding to purchase sports equipment that will help increase the num-ber of disabled young people (aged 14+) and adults regularly playing sport as part of Sport Englandrsquos wider commitment to increasing disability participation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEngland Get Equipped Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Currently not open for bids Updates will be posted online
pound300 - pound10000
Sport Englandrsquos Iconic Facilities fund draws on the inspirational pull of London 2012 to create local beacons for grassroots sport investing in large-scale multi-sport facilitiesrsquo projects that are regionally significant for at least two sports and can demonstrate long-term financial viability
Looking to work with partners to meet Sport Englandrsquos objectives of Grow Sustain and Excel
Sport England funding Sport England funding Between 2012 and 2017 the Improvement Fund will invest pound45m of National Lottery funding into medium-sized projects that will improve the quality and
grounds of pound9m per annum
It is part of Sport Englandrsquos strategy which is focused on helping more people acquire lifelong sporting habits
It bridges the gap between the Strategic Facilities fund which invests in large-scale multi-sport facilities and Inspired Fund which supports small-scale community projects
projects whether they are new build or the replacement of the existing facilities playing surface They will also consider other types of facility improvement projects which increase participation and best meet the criteria of the fund
To ensure the Improvement Fund can support as many projects as possible a minimum of 25 cash partner-ship funding towards the total project costs is required This can come from either the applicant body andor third parties
We will work with selected partners to develop projects before soliciting grant applications which will then be presented to the Sport England Project Committee for consideration
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandImprovement Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Not an open application fund
windows and deadlines will be posted online
The Improvement Fund will award capital grants worth pound150000 to pound500000 into sustainable projects with a clear local need
Inspired Facilities is focused on making it easier for local community and volunteer groups to improve and refurbish sports clubs or transform non-sporting venues into modern grassroots sports facilities
Up to pound75000 is available for sports clubs community groups and Parish Councils (can be 100 funding) pound150000 is available to Local Authorities and Educational Establishments on a matched funding basis only
Protecting Playing Fields (PPF) is part of the Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programmeThe programme is inviting applications for projects that help communities maximise the sporting
bullImproving the condition of pitches
support to community and voluntary groups and local
bullUp to pound100000 is available for Local Authorities on a match funded basis bullUp to pound65000 is available for Educational establishments with 30 funding required from outside sourcesbullUp to pound65000 is available for Community Clubs and Parish Councils No match funding is required
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandInspired Facilities
08458 508 508
httpinspiredfacilitiessporteng-landorg
This fund has been suspended pending the action of thestrategic reviewby Sport England
Further details tofollow online
pound20000- pound75000 for Community ClubsParish Councils
pound20000- pound150000 for Local Authorities and Educational facilities
Sport England Protecting Playing Fields
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorg
aspx
This fund is currently closedThe next fundinground (round 9)will open in theAutumn of 2016
Grants available for up to pound100000 for Local Authorities amp pound65000 for Educational facilities and community clubs and parish councils
Local funding Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion
Community foundations target grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people They manage funds donated by individuals and organisations building endowment and acting as the vital link between donors and local needs connecting people with causes and enabling clients to achieve far more than they could ever by themselves
bullGrassroots Grants -The aim of the scheme is to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations throughout the area enabling them to continue or expand their work
bullCouncilrsquos Chairmanrsquos Charitable Fund - Projects that
wider objectives By this we mean that we would wish -
ic project from any grant made
bull They accept bids from locally based volunteer led community groups
and change on a regular basis
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
01767 626459
administratorblcforguk
wwwblcforgukgrants
Varies according to which grant you apply for
pound250 - pound7500 but these change regularly
Local funding Is a contributor to valuable community activities focusing on 3 broad areas education relief and recreation
ORGANISATIONS MUST BE SITUATED IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
TheBedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)
infoharpurtrustorguk
01234 369500
wwwbedfordcharityorguk
NA most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
The organisation must either be based or operating within the county of Bedfordshire or be a national charity focusing on family social issues They must be either a registered charity or considered to be charitable in nature by the Inland Revenue
The trust does not provide support to individuals
TheWixamtree Trust
wwwwixamtreeorg
wixamtreethetrustpartner-shipcom
Meeting dates and deadline dates for the submission of applications and supporting documentation are advisedonline The trustees meet in Jan April JulyOct Applications must be received no later than 21 days before meeting date
most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
Local funding National funding The Trustees make grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference
Since the Settlors the late Mr and Mrs Steel lived in Bedfordshire applications from Bedfordshiregenerally and Luton in particular are welcomed
Subject to other elements of the Trustrsquos grant-making policy no restrictions are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made thus applications support towards capital projects other projects or core costs are considered
Arts and Heritage Health Education Social or economic disadvantage Environment
The Trustees do not fundCharities registered outside the UK Political Parties Expeditions Promotion of religion Individuals
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Steel Charitable Trust
httpwwwsteelcharitab-letrustorguk
There are no deadlines but the trustees generally meet in March June September and November
Grants average pound1000- pound25000 and can be for one ndash off projects core costs and research
Local Government
wwwlutongovukwwwcentralbedfordshiregovukwwwbedfordgovuk
NAgenerally between pound100- pound2000
For funding from local government please contact your local council via the contact links Ward funding is available through local councillors
Please also check with your Town Council as funds are occasionally released for organisations to bid into
Various grant funding available
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Big Lottery Fund
08454 102030
wwwbiglotteryfundcouk
NA
Comic Relief Sport for Change
02078 202000
infocomicreliefcom
httpwwwcomicreliefcomapply-for-a-grantprogrammessport-change-0
Applications can be made at any time
Minimum pound10000 - maximum pound100000
Applications welcome from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and or community level
They particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities older people and womengirls
Information on Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
GovernmentFunding
wwwgovernmentfundingorguk NA
There are a number of different grants to apply for The Foundation supports organisations with funding to revitalise grass roots sport Grants to improve facilities create opportunities and build communities
Early engagement with Bedfordshire FA to discuss your plans is essential Please contact Charlie Mann on 01582 565111
Football Foundation
0845 345 4555
wwwfootballfoundationorguk
NA pound100 - pound500000 de-pendant upon type of grant applied for
Small grants are available for up to pound10000
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
Sport England funding Sport England funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEngland Small Grants
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
No fixed deadline
pound300 - pound10000 Open to not for profit club or association statutory body or educational establishment
Increase participation sustain participation or develop opportunities for people to excel eg team kit equipment coaching
Sporting outcomes must be the main focus
Priority areas for Sport England revolve around projects that impact on their youth and community sport strategy
SportEngland Iconic Facilitites
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorgfundingsustainable_facilitiesaspx
Bid window not currently open
Investment of pound30 million over three years
We know that many organisations and clubs delivering sport struggle to provide sporting opportunities for disabled people because of a lack of access to specialist equipment
If equipment does exist it is often old poor quality and inhibits the experience of the person using it Where the right equipment is available there is often a high demand resulting in waiting lists and lost opportunity to get people involved in sport
To address this the Get Equipped fund will invest pound1 million of National Lottery funding in the provision of specialist equipment to deliver sport to disabled people Building on the success of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this funding will help make sport a practical choice for many more disabled people inspired by the Games
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for between pound300 and pound10000 of Lottery funding to purchase sports equipment that will help increase the num-ber of disabled young people (aged 14+) and adults regularly playing sport as part of Sport Englandrsquos wider commitment to increasing disability participation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEngland Get Equipped Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Currently not open for bids Updates will be posted online
pound300 - pound10000
Sport Englandrsquos Iconic Facilities fund draws on the inspirational pull of London 2012 to create local beacons for grassroots sport investing in large-scale multi-sport facilitiesrsquo projects that are regionally significant for at least two sports and can demonstrate long-term financial viability
Looking to work with partners to meet Sport Englandrsquos objectives of Grow Sustain and Excel
Sport England funding Sport England funding Between 2012 and 2017 the Improvement Fund will invest pound45m of National Lottery funding into medium-sized projects that will improve the quality and
grounds of pound9m per annum
It is part of Sport Englandrsquos strategy which is focused on helping more people acquire lifelong sporting habits
It bridges the gap between the Strategic Facilities fund which invests in large-scale multi-sport facilities and Inspired Fund which supports small-scale community projects
projects whether they are new build or the replacement of the existing facilities playing surface They will also consider other types of facility improvement projects which increase participation and best meet the criteria of the fund
To ensure the Improvement Fund can support as many projects as possible a minimum of 25 cash partner-ship funding towards the total project costs is required This can come from either the applicant body andor third parties
We will work with selected partners to develop projects before soliciting grant applications which will then be presented to the Sport England Project Committee for consideration
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandImprovement Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Not an open application fund
windows and deadlines will be posted online
The Improvement Fund will award capital grants worth pound150000 to pound500000 into sustainable projects with a clear local need
Inspired Facilities is focused on making it easier for local community and volunteer groups to improve and refurbish sports clubs or transform non-sporting venues into modern grassroots sports facilities
Up to pound75000 is available for sports clubs community groups and Parish Councils (can be 100 funding) pound150000 is available to Local Authorities and Educational Establishments on a matched funding basis only
Protecting Playing Fields (PPF) is part of the Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programmeThe programme is inviting applications for projects that help communities maximise the sporting
bullImproving the condition of pitches
support to community and voluntary groups and local
bullUp to pound100000 is available for Local Authorities on a match funded basis bullUp to pound65000 is available for Educational establishments with 30 funding required from outside sourcesbullUp to pound65000 is available for Community Clubs and Parish Councils No match funding is required
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandInspired Facilities
08458 508 508
httpinspiredfacilitiessporteng-landorg
This fund has been suspended pending the action of thestrategic reviewby Sport England
Further details tofollow online
pound20000- pound75000 for Community ClubsParish Councils
pound20000- pound150000 for Local Authorities and Educational facilities
Sport England Protecting Playing Fields
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorg
aspx
This fund is currently closedThe next fundinground (round 9)will open in theAutumn of 2016
Grants available for up to pound100000 for Local Authorities amp pound65000 for Educational facilities and community clubs and parish councils
Local funding Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion
Community foundations target grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people They manage funds donated by individuals and organisations building endowment and acting as the vital link between donors and local needs connecting people with causes and enabling clients to achieve far more than they could ever by themselves
bullGrassroots Grants -The aim of the scheme is to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations throughout the area enabling them to continue or expand their work
bullCouncilrsquos Chairmanrsquos Charitable Fund - Projects that
wider objectives By this we mean that we would wish -
ic project from any grant made
bull They accept bids from locally based volunteer led community groups
and change on a regular basis
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
01767 626459
administratorblcforguk
wwwblcforgukgrants
Varies according to which grant you apply for
pound250 - pound7500 but these change regularly
Local funding Is a contributor to valuable community activities focusing on 3 broad areas education relief and recreation
ORGANISATIONS MUST BE SITUATED IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
TheBedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)
infoharpurtrustorguk
01234 369500
wwwbedfordcharityorguk
NA most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
The organisation must either be based or operating within the county of Bedfordshire or be a national charity focusing on family social issues They must be either a registered charity or considered to be charitable in nature by the Inland Revenue
The trust does not provide support to individuals
TheWixamtree Trust
wwwwixamtreeorg
wixamtreethetrustpartner-shipcom
Meeting dates and deadline dates for the submission of applications and supporting documentation are advisedonline The trustees meet in Jan April JulyOct Applications must be received no later than 21 days before meeting date
most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
Local funding National funding The Trustees make grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference
Since the Settlors the late Mr and Mrs Steel lived in Bedfordshire applications from Bedfordshiregenerally and Luton in particular are welcomed
Subject to other elements of the Trustrsquos grant-making policy no restrictions are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made thus applications support towards capital projects other projects or core costs are considered
Arts and Heritage Health Education Social or economic disadvantage Environment
The Trustees do not fundCharities registered outside the UK Political Parties Expeditions Promotion of religion Individuals
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Steel Charitable Trust
httpwwwsteelcharitab-letrustorguk
There are no deadlines but the trustees generally meet in March June September and November
Grants average pound1000- pound25000 and can be for one ndash off projects core costs and research
Local Government
wwwlutongovukwwwcentralbedfordshiregovukwwwbedfordgovuk
NAgenerally between pound100- pound2000
For funding from local government please contact your local council via the contact links Ward funding is available through local councillors
Please also check with your Town Council as funds are occasionally released for organisations to bid into
Various grant funding available
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Big Lottery Fund
08454 102030
wwwbiglotteryfundcouk
NA
Comic Relief Sport for Change
02078 202000
infocomicreliefcom
httpwwwcomicreliefcomapply-for-a-grantprogrammessport-change-0
Applications can be made at any time
Minimum pound10000 - maximum pound100000
Applications welcome from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and or community level
They particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities older people and womengirls
Information on Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
GovernmentFunding
wwwgovernmentfundingorguk NA
There are a number of different grants to apply for The Foundation supports organisations with funding to revitalise grass roots sport Grants to improve facilities create opportunities and build communities
Early engagement with Bedfordshire FA to discuss your plans is essential Please contact Charlie Mann on 01582 565111
Football Foundation
0845 345 4555
wwwfootballfoundationorguk
NA pound100 - pound500000 de-pendant upon type of grant applied for
Small grants are available for up to pound10000
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
Sport England funding Sport England funding Between 2012 and 2017 the Improvement Fund will invest pound45m of National Lottery funding into medium-sized projects that will improve the quality and
grounds of pound9m per annum
It is part of Sport Englandrsquos strategy which is focused on helping more people acquire lifelong sporting habits
It bridges the gap between the Strategic Facilities fund which invests in large-scale multi-sport facilities and Inspired Fund which supports small-scale community projects
projects whether they are new build or the replacement of the existing facilities playing surface They will also consider other types of facility improvement projects which increase participation and best meet the criteria of the fund
To ensure the Improvement Fund can support as many projects as possible a minimum of 25 cash partner-ship funding towards the total project costs is required This can come from either the applicant body andor third parties
We will work with selected partners to develop projects before soliciting grant applications which will then be presented to the Sport England Project Committee for consideration
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandImprovement Fund
08458 508 508
httpfundingsportenglandorg
Not an open application fund
windows and deadlines will be posted online
The Improvement Fund will award capital grants worth pound150000 to pound500000 into sustainable projects with a clear local need
Inspired Facilities is focused on making it easier for local community and volunteer groups to improve and refurbish sports clubs or transform non-sporting venues into modern grassroots sports facilities
Up to pound75000 is available for sports clubs community groups and Parish Councils (can be 100 funding) pound150000 is available to Local Authorities and Educational Establishments on a matched funding basis only
Protecting Playing Fields (PPF) is part of the Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programmeThe programme is inviting applications for projects that help communities maximise the sporting
bullImproving the condition of pitches
support to community and voluntary groups and local
bullUp to pound100000 is available for Local Authorities on a match funded basis bullUp to pound65000 is available for Educational establishments with 30 funding required from outside sourcesbullUp to pound65000 is available for Community Clubs and Parish Councils No match funding is required
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
SportEnglandInspired Facilities
08458 508 508
httpinspiredfacilitiessporteng-landorg
This fund has been suspended pending the action of thestrategic reviewby Sport England
Further details tofollow online
pound20000- pound75000 for Community ClubsParish Councils
pound20000- pound150000 for Local Authorities and Educational facilities
Sport England Protecting Playing Fields
08458 508 508
httpwwwsportenglandorg
aspx
This fund is currently closedThe next fundinground (round 9)will open in theAutumn of 2016
Grants available for up to pound100000 for Local Authorities amp pound65000 for Educational facilities and community clubs and parish councils
Local funding Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion
Community foundations target grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people They manage funds donated by individuals and organisations building endowment and acting as the vital link between donors and local needs connecting people with causes and enabling clients to achieve far more than they could ever by themselves
bullGrassroots Grants -The aim of the scheme is to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations throughout the area enabling them to continue or expand their work
bullCouncilrsquos Chairmanrsquos Charitable Fund - Projects that
wider objectives By this we mean that we would wish -
ic project from any grant made
bull They accept bids from locally based volunteer led community groups
and change on a regular basis
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
01767 626459
administratorblcforguk
wwwblcforgukgrants
Varies according to which grant you apply for
pound250 - pound7500 but these change regularly
Local funding Is a contributor to valuable community activities focusing on 3 broad areas education relief and recreation
ORGANISATIONS MUST BE SITUATED IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
TheBedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)
infoharpurtrustorguk
01234 369500
wwwbedfordcharityorguk
NA most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
The organisation must either be based or operating within the county of Bedfordshire or be a national charity focusing on family social issues They must be either a registered charity or considered to be charitable in nature by the Inland Revenue
The trust does not provide support to individuals
TheWixamtree Trust
wwwwixamtreeorg
wixamtreethetrustpartner-shipcom
Meeting dates and deadline dates for the submission of applications and supporting documentation are advisedonline The trustees meet in Jan April JulyOct Applications must be received no later than 21 days before meeting date
most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
Local funding National funding The Trustees make grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference
Since the Settlors the late Mr and Mrs Steel lived in Bedfordshire applications from Bedfordshiregenerally and Luton in particular are welcomed
Subject to other elements of the Trustrsquos grant-making policy no restrictions are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made thus applications support towards capital projects other projects or core costs are considered
Arts and Heritage Health Education Social or economic disadvantage Environment
The Trustees do not fundCharities registered outside the UK Political Parties Expeditions Promotion of religion Individuals
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Steel Charitable Trust
httpwwwsteelcharitab-letrustorguk
There are no deadlines but the trustees generally meet in March June September and November
Grants average pound1000- pound25000 and can be for one ndash off projects core costs and research
Local Government
wwwlutongovukwwwcentralbedfordshiregovukwwwbedfordgovuk
NAgenerally between pound100- pound2000
For funding from local government please contact your local council via the contact links Ward funding is available through local councillors
Please also check with your Town Council as funds are occasionally released for organisations to bid into
Various grant funding available
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Big Lottery Fund
08454 102030
wwwbiglotteryfundcouk
NA
Comic Relief Sport for Change
02078 202000
infocomicreliefcom
httpwwwcomicreliefcomapply-for-a-grantprogrammessport-change-0
Applications can be made at any time
Minimum pound10000 - maximum pound100000
Applications welcome from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and or community level
They particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities older people and womengirls
Information on Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
GovernmentFunding
wwwgovernmentfundingorguk NA
There are a number of different grants to apply for The Foundation supports organisations with funding to revitalise grass roots sport Grants to improve facilities create opportunities and build communities
Early engagement with Bedfordshire FA to discuss your plans is essential Please contact Charlie Mann on 01582 565111
Football Foundation
0845 345 4555
wwwfootballfoundationorguk
NA pound100 - pound500000 de-pendant upon type of grant applied for
Small grants are available for up to pound10000
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
Local funding Community foundations are charities located across the UK dedicated to strengthening local communities creating opportunities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion
Community foundations target grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people They manage funds donated by individuals and organisations building endowment and acting as the vital link between donors and local needs connecting people with causes and enabling clients to achieve far more than they could ever by themselves
bullGrassroots Grants -The aim of the scheme is to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations throughout the area enabling them to continue or expand their work
bullCouncilrsquos Chairmanrsquos Charitable Fund - Projects that
wider objectives By this we mean that we would wish -
ic project from any grant made
bull They accept bids from locally based volunteer led community groups
and change on a regular basis
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
01767 626459
administratorblcforguk
wwwblcforgukgrants
Varies according to which grant you apply for
pound250 - pound7500 but these change regularly
Local funding Is a contributor to valuable community activities focusing on 3 broad areas education relief and recreation
ORGANISATIONS MUST BE SITUATED IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
TheBedford Charity (The Harpur Trust)
infoharpurtrustorguk
01234 369500
wwwbedfordcharityorguk
NA most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
The organisation must either be based or operating within the county of Bedfordshire or be a national charity focusing on family social issues They must be either a registered charity or considered to be charitable in nature by the Inland Revenue
The trust does not provide support to individuals
TheWixamtree Trust
wwwwixamtreeorg
wixamtreethetrustpartner-shipcom
Meeting dates and deadline dates for the submission of applications and supporting documentation are advisedonline The trustees meet in Jan April JulyOct Applications must be received no later than 21 days before meeting date
most of the grants fall within the pound1000 - pound5000 bracket
Local funding National funding The Trustees make grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference
Since the Settlors the late Mr and Mrs Steel lived in Bedfordshire applications from Bedfordshiregenerally and Luton in particular are welcomed
Subject to other elements of the Trustrsquos grant-making policy no restrictions are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made thus applications support towards capital projects other projects or core costs are considered
Arts and Heritage Health Education Social or economic disadvantage Environment
The Trustees do not fundCharities registered outside the UK Political Parties Expeditions Promotion of religion Individuals
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Steel Charitable Trust
httpwwwsteelcharitab-letrustorguk
There are no deadlines but the trustees generally meet in March June September and November
Grants average pound1000- pound25000 and can be for one ndash off projects core costs and research
Local Government
wwwlutongovukwwwcentralbedfordshiregovukwwwbedfordgovuk
NAgenerally between pound100- pound2000
For funding from local government please contact your local council via the contact links Ward funding is available through local councillors
Please also check with your Town Council as funds are occasionally released for organisations to bid into
Various grant funding available
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Big Lottery Fund
08454 102030
wwwbiglotteryfundcouk
NA
Comic Relief Sport for Change
02078 202000
infocomicreliefcom
httpwwwcomicreliefcomapply-for-a-grantprogrammessport-change-0
Applications can be made at any time
Minimum pound10000 - maximum pound100000
Applications welcome from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and or community level
They particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities older people and womengirls
Information on Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
GovernmentFunding
wwwgovernmentfundingorguk NA
There are a number of different grants to apply for The Foundation supports organisations with funding to revitalise grass roots sport Grants to improve facilities create opportunities and build communities
Early engagement with Bedfordshire FA to discuss your plans is essential Please contact Charlie Mann on 01582 565111
Football Foundation
0845 345 4555
wwwfootballfoundationorguk
NA pound100 - pound500000 de-pendant upon type of grant applied for
Small grants are available for up to pound10000
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
Local funding National funding The Trustees make grants where they believe that their contribution will make a real difference
Since the Settlors the late Mr and Mrs Steel lived in Bedfordshire applications from Bedfordshiregenerally and Luton in particular are welcomed
Subject to other elements of the Trustrsquos grant-making policy no restrictions are imposed on the purpose for which a grant may be made thus applications support towards capital projects other projects or core costs are considered
Arts and Heritage Health Education Social or economic disadvantage Environment
The Trustees do not fundCharities registered outside the UK Political Parties Expeditions Promotion of religion Individuals
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Steel Charitable Trust
httpwwwsteelcharitab-letrustorguk
There are no deadlines but the trustees generally meet in March June September and November
Grants average pound1000- pound25000 and can be for one ndash off projects core costs and research
Local Government
wwwlutongovukwwwcentralbedfordshiregovukwwwbedfordgovuk
NAgenerally between pound100- pound2000
For funding from local government please contact your local council via the contact links Ward funding is available through local councillors
Please also check with your Town Council as funds are occasionally released for organisations to bid into
Various grant funding available
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Big Lottery Fund
08454 102030
wwwbiglotteryfundcouk
NA
Comic Relief Sport for Change
02078 202000
infocomicreliefcom
httpwwwcomicreliefcomapply-for-a-grantprogrammessport-change-0
Applications can be made at any time
Minimum pound10000 - maximum pound100000
Applications welcome from community groups and organisations using sport as part of a broader programme of work to bring about change at an individual and or community level
They particularly want to fund organisations working to support people from BME communities older people and womengirls
Information on Government grants for the voluntary and community sector
GovernmentFunding
wwwgovernmentfundingorguk NA
There are a number of different grants to apply for The Foundation supports organisations with funding to revitalise grass roots sport Grants to improve facilities create opportunities and build communities
Early engagement with Bedfordshire FA to discuss your plans is essential Please contact Charlie Mann on 01582 565111
Football Foundation
0845 345 4555
wwwfootballfoundationorguk
NA pound100 - pound500000 de-pendant upon type of grant applied for
Small grants are available for up to pound10000
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
National funding National funding
Grants are made to projects for disadvantaged children under the age of 18 This can cover capital projects play-schemes holidays or outings and equipment
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
BBC Children in Need
020 8576 7788
wwwbbccoukpudsey
There are four general grant deadlines each year1 March 1 Junel 1 Sept1 December
Small Grants ndash Less than pound10000 per yearMain Grants ndash More than pound10000 per year It is unlikely that funding above pound120000 will be provided
The Swimathon Foundation
wwwswimathonorg Opening date for grant applications for 2015 will be announced on the website shortly
pound300 to pound2500 The Swimathon Foundation supports community groups swimming clubs youth groups clubs for the elderly scout troops and healthy living groups if they have a connection with a local swimming pool registered with Swimathon It aims to help more people enjoy swimming and to make it more accessible
The Foundation makes grants to charitable organisations and community groups to help
challenges
They also allow you to apply for football kits for youth football teams
The Co-Operative Foundation
0161 827 5879
httpwwwco-operativecoopethicsinactionommunitiesfundsandfoundations
NA Up to pound2000
Tell us in not more than 250 words why your community sports club needs a pound1000 grant and what use you would put it to
Tell us about your successes your events the unsung heroes involved in your club and even your rising stars
Clubs must have a minimum of 10 members and be deemed amateur
Clubs must have been up and running for 12 months
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
The Daily Telegraph and RBS Amateur Sports Club Grant
httpwwwtelegraphcouksportothersportsama-teur8281664Enter-your-sports-club-for-a-1000-granthtml
Grants made monthly
pound1000
Biffaward biffawardrswtorg
01636 670000
wwwbiffawardorg
NA Small Grants pound250 - pound10000
Main Grantspound10000 - pound50000
Small grants are made for projects that enable communities to improve local amenities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation
Main grants are aimed at community and envi-ronmental projects 10 of the grant must come from another 3rd party source
Funding is directed to projects which provide and improve public amenities including recrea-tion projects for communities within 10 miles of a Biffa operation There are limits on the maximum value of any project
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
National Funding National Funding
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants The scheme is aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provides the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Cash 4 Clubs
httpcash-4-clubscomapply-for-a-grant
NA - grants awarded once a year
pound250 - pound1000
The Lordrsquos Taverners
020 7281 2828
wwwlordstavernersorg
NA The charity founded in and based upon cricket that helps young people particularly those with social environmental physical or learning disadvantages to enjoy cricket and other sporting and leisure activities
Funding available to assist and promote youth development in cricket Schools and clubs
Cricket Foundation Chance to Shine
Richard Darwin
07776 330 055
httpwwwchancetoshineorg
NA
The workshop will demystify tendering processes and assist delegates to gain a good working knowledge on what makes successful tenders It will also embed the learning by enabling delegates to participate in practical exercisesToolkits and an informative work-book will be provided for delegates to use as an aid when writing tenders
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
National Training Resources Ltd
httpwwwnational-trainingcoukeventswsphpt=157
Various Funding application support
Access Sport
0208 811 4555
httpwwwaccesssportcouk
NA Access Sport encourages grass-roots youth participation in sport through the existing network of clubs in partnership with major corporations wanting to align their brands with and invest in community sport
AccessSport work with partner sports clubs over a two year period helping them to promote
programmes which are accessible and affordable to young people
Hilton in the Community Foundation
+44 (0)20 7605 7733
wwwhilton-foundationorguk
9 February 201610 May 201626 July 201611 October 2016
No upper limit but the vast majority of awards are in the pound1-10000 bracket
Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants through the Hilton Foundation Activities and projects must positively impact on the lives of children and young people who are sick homeless or disabled
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
National Funding
Getting involved is simple B4S bags or posters are issued to the organisation each with a letter and given out to membersparents etc who then fill them with unwanted clothes (inc shoes belts caps bags etc) bed linen and soft toys This is then collected on an agreed date weighed and a receipt issued B4S then pay the organisation
Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Bag4sport wwwbag4sportcouk
01380 728880
NA 40p per kilo (pound400 per tonne)
Torch Charity Trust Bursaries
httpwwwtorchtrophytrustorgbursarieshtm
Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor Burwood House14-16 Caxton StreetLondon SW1H OQT
NA Between pound100 - pound1000
Encouraging and helping voluntary workers at club level Making grants of up to pound1000 available to individuals or groups Developing talent increasing knowledge and improving skills Supporting grass roots sport and recreation
In most cases the minimum Bursary would be pound100 and the maximum pound1000 and it would not be for more than 50 of the total costs involved Exceptional applications may be considered for grants outside these guidelines
The Bursaries are for individuals or groups who are unable to obtain the necessary funding from any other source
A letter from the relevant Governing Body must support the application
Applications are welcome from all parts of the United Kingdom and from all sports including disability and youth
Veolia Environmental Trust
01902 794 677
httpwwwveoliatrustorgap-plycategories
NA The average award is between pound25000 and pound40000 Exceptionally up to the maximum pound100000 will be awarded
For projects with a total cost exceeding pound25000 applicants must demonstrate that they have secured a minimum of 20 of the total scheme cost
National Funding Source Contact Deadline Funds Available Criteria
Not available in Luton Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard Check geographical eligibility before you apply
Award grants under Category A lsquoRemediation of landrsquo The Trust is committed to supporting community and environmental projects across the UK Projects awarded under this category must be for the purpose of lsquothe remediation or restoration of land which cannot now be used because of a ceased activity that used to take place therersquo For example removing contaminated soil from an area so that the land can be used for community or recreational development
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
Funding advice Contact
Graham Simpson
01582 813762
grahamteambedsandlutoncouk
httpwwwteambedsandlutoncoukfind-funding
What we can help with
We can offer advice or guidance on the various avenues of funding for Sports Clubs and voluntary organisations
We also offer a number of services to support funding applications and if your time is limited we can even write the bid for you
Funding advice Contacthttpwwwfunding4sportcouk
Funding 4 Sport is a consultancy specialising in sports play and physical activity documentation and funding providing a comprehensive service to support and assist public private and voluntary sector organisations
They offer expert advice on the availability of funding in sport play and physical activity by providing a friendly personal service that ensures your funding applications are carefully targeted and professionally presented
Thier website is an extension of the consultancy service providing all you need to develop your organisation or find write and receive funding to achieve your goals Annual subscription pound1299
Contact01234 354366httpwwwvoluntaryworksorgukcvsmidandnorthbedsFundingAdviceasp
Provides quality funding advice and information to local voluntary and community organisations including a resource of national and local funding opportunities
