The Foundation supports projects that develop sport at grassroots level and has created two unique and exciting schemes designed to motivate young people to participate in sport at all levels.
• Sports Grants Scheme
• Ambassador Scheme
The Sports Grants Scheme has been established to create a lasting legacy for future generations through the development of club sport. Grants of between £500 and £2,000 are available to sports clubs to support worthwhile projects. The Foundation is looking to fund projects that support the development and sustainability of sports clubs e.g. projects that need equipment that is specifically focused on increasing participation, CRBs for volunteers, coaching qualifications and refereeing/umpiring courses.
The Foundation will only accept applications from sports clubs that meet all of the criteria in the self assessment checklist:
• The project supports the development of grassroots sport for young people aged between 5-18.
• The club has achieved Clubmark status (If you are applying from Scotland or Wales, please see FAQs for alternative requirements).
• The club has at least one partnership agreement with a local state school.
• The club has raised at least 50% of the funds required for the overall project and can provide evidence of this if required.
• The remaining funding requirement for the project is between £500 and £2,000 and the overall project cost does not exceed £5,000.
• The club understands that the grant may not be available for up to 90 days from the Panel assessment date.
• The club agrees to the terms and conditions that will form part of the Grant Agreement.
• The club can provide a copy of its latest financial accounts.
• The applicant is an Officer of the club
The Ambassadors are a team of world class athletes from a variety of sports who visit sports clubs and schools projects in various parts of the UK with the aim of encouraging young people to get active and enjoy sport as a lifelong activity.
For further information:
Visit: www.wellssportsfoundation.org