Start Up Grants to New Sports Clubs

The Purpose of the Scheme
The Start-Up Grants to Voluntary Organisations Scheme aims to assist new clubs, or new sections within existing clubs, to obtain equipment to set themselves up, with the aim of increasing participation in sport or the quality of participation in sport.
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Eligible Projects
Eligible Projects include: Small items of revenue equipment needed to get a new team off the ground, such as bats, balls, team kit, goal posts.
Retrospective applications will not be considered, however, in exceptional circumstances prior permission may be given to incur expenditure without prejudice to the grant application.

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Level of Grant Aid
Grants are discretionary and can be up to 100% of the total project costs, up to a maximum of 200.
Grants will only be made to new voluntary sporting organisations if they:

  • Are CASC (Community Amateur Sports Clubs) registered (if applicable)
  • Offer public use to set published times
  • Allow occasional bookings by local community groups
  • Provide organised coaching opportunities for young people
  • Have a clear sports development action plan with clear outcomes



Timing of Application
Applications for grants received by the Leisure Services Section are submitted for consideration by the appropriate Branch and Executive Committee of the Hambleton Sports Council prior to the Spokesperson for Health.

How to Apply
As many sports projects require funding from a number of agencies to enable them to go ahead, potential applicants are advised to contact the Leisure Services Section at an early stage. The Leisure Services staff have experience of working with other funding partners and may be able to offer additional information and advice that will be of use in project planning.

Either email the Grant Scheme Contact: david.earl@hambleton.gov.uk or contact the Leisure Services Section.
If appropriate, an application form will be sent for completion.


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