Tameside Sports Development

A Funding Guide for Sports Clubs and Individuals in Tameside

SportsAid Grants

SportsAid provides financial support to over 1,000 young athletes each year to encourage them to reach a top-level while keeping them engaged in sport. Sports Aid relies on NGBs to nominate their best athletes for a sporting grant. National and regional panels create a list of nominees to be considered for the grant. National and regional panels then establish priority of applications forms based on comments made by the NGBs. Funds are then awarded to successful applicants.

Who is eligible to apply?

• British competitors living and training in England aged 12 - 18 years (able-bodied), with no age limit for disabled-bodied athletes. Must not earn over £8,000 a year.
• Nominations must be made via NGBs.

Max grant Value: Approx £250

 SportAid - The Charity for Sport, 3rd Floor Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4SE
 020 7273 1975 mail@sportsaid.org.uk (Website: www.sportsaid.org.uk )

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)

TASS is a government-funded scheme that aims to bridge the gap in sport’s talent development pathway between junior representative sport and world-class levels for the most talented 16 - 25 year old sports people. It represents a unique partnership between sport and higher and further education and is structured to help aspiring young sports people maintain a sensible balance between academic life or employment whilst competing and training as a performance athlete. There are two types of TASS awards - Bursaries and Scholarships.

Who is eligible to apply?

• Athletes must hold a GB passport and be eligible to compete for GB in their sport.
• Athletes must reside at an English address or be studying at an English HEI.
• Applicants must be a maximum of 24 years on 31st August to be eligible for funding.
• Applications must be made via NGBs.

Max grant Value: £3,000

 SportAid - The Charity for Sport, 3rd Floor Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4SE
 020 7273 1975 mail@sportsaid.org.uk (Website: www.sportsaid.org.uk )

Community Panels and Community Chest Fund

Community groups are set to monopolise a £1M windfall thanks to the green efforts of the borough’s residents.

The scheme will see the groups given a share of the money the council saves through its recycling efforts, including all the recyclables collected from homes across Tameside.

Community Panels will be charged with awarding funds to local groups from a Community Chest which will hand out £200,000 in the first year and £380,000 each year for the next two years.

Find out more information on the Community Chest Fund

Tameside Sports Club Development Fund

This fund will grant local clubs up to £15,000 (per year (Match Funded) many clubs apply for £1,000 to £4,000 projects but this can not be used for kit or travel expenses.

 0161 342 3990 (Webpage: www.tameside.gov.uk/sports/grants/scdf)

View the Small Grants 2008 Guidelines

Tameside Education Charities and Grants to Voluntary Bodies

This grant will allow £200 for newly established clubs £500 for established clubs and £1,000 for any association serving a large number of schools and clubs. There are ten areas of essential criteria on the application form to meet.

 0161 603 5269  0161 609 1231 (Webpage: www.tameside.gov.uk/sports/grants/charities/voluntary)

Tameside Sporting Individuals Fund

Grant aid for sports performers under the age of nineteen, residing in the Tameside area and in full time education. The funding can be used towards the cost of travel, accommodation, equipment, entry fees and specialist coaching when playing representative sport. The maximum grant is £400 per individual within each financial year.

 0161 603 5288  0161 609 1231 (Webpage: www.tameside.gov.uk/sports/grants/charities/sporting)

Community Foundation for Greater Manchester

Criteria includes:

• You are a not-for-profit, third sector voluntary or community group, active in their local community for not less than 12 months prior to 06 Nov 2009
• You have an evidenced income of less than £30,000 per annum, taken as an average income for the last three financial years (or over the life of the group if it is less then three years old).
• You are volunteer led (i.e. with largely volunteer based input)
• You are connected with and/or meeting the needs of the local community
• You have a governing document that has as a minimum the name, aim/purpose, objects, a dissolution clause for the organisation, a list of Trustees/Committee members, and Trustees/Committee member signatures

If you are unsure you meet all the criteria listed above or have any other queries then please contact Grants team on 0161 214 0940 or e-mail at enquiries@communityfoundation.co.uk.

Streets to Stadium

Street to Stadium grants are intended to support individual young people from Tameside (11-19 years of age) with difficult social or personal circumstances and for whom sport and leisure has the potential to make a difference to their lives.

Applicants can apply for up to £250 towards essential training equipment and training fees which will support the nominated young person in either the provision of, or access to, sport and leisure opportunities. This may be as a participant, volunteer, leader, official or administrator.

Street to Stadium grants are not restricted to or targeted at young people with talent for a particular sport in fact they are for personal rather than talent development. They are for vulnerable young people for whom sport or leisure opportunities could make a difference by providing participation or training opportunities, which they may otherwise be denied.

0161 603 5289 0161 609 1231 Send a Message to Sports Development

Individual Grants

The Dickie Bird Foundation aims to assist financially disadvantaged young people less than 18 years of age to participate, to the best of their ability, in the sport of their choice irrespective of their social circumstances, culture or ethnicity. The Foundation aims to improve young peoples’ chances both in and outside sport.
Who is eligible to apply?

Schools, universities/colleges, sporting societies/associations, and individuals under 18 years of age, unable to raise finance required are eligible to apply.

Max grant Value: £5,000
Min grant value: £100

 60 Swincar Avenue, Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7PF
07759 767489 info@thedickiebirdfoundation.org (Website: www.thedickiebirdfoundation.org 

Barclays Programme - Small Grants to Clubs

Age Concern England provides one-off grants of up to £150 for new equipment or activities to voluntary or charitable clubs for older people. Grants can be used to fund the following:

• Items needed for new and expanding activities for older people (e.g. art & craft equipment, sports equipment, CD player, games, visiting speakers, etc).

Max grant Value: £150

The Grants Unit, Age Concern England, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4 ER
 020 8765 7739 (Website: www.ageconcern.org.uk )

Biffaward - Small Grants Scheme

The Small Grants Scheme enables groups to quickly access lower levels of funding in order to improve the quality of life in their community. The aim is to make it easier for small groups to access funding in their communities.

Projects which have the primary aim of improving an amenity located within 10 miles of a Biffa operation and which will have the end benefit of fostering vibrant communities by improving the environmental, economic or social circumstances of a community.

Max grant Value: £5,000
Min grant value: £250

 01636 670000  grants@rswt.org (Website: www.biffaward.org )

Capital Projects Scheme

The Capital Projects Schemes supports organisations that wish to build, develop and/or refurbish facilities in order to sustain and/or increase participation.

Projects eligible for funding may include grass pitches drainage/improvements; changing rooms; floodlights; artificial turf pitches pavilions and clubhouses.

Max grant Value: 90% of overall project cost.

 The Football Foundation, 30 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8FF.
 0845 345 4555 enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk (Website: www.footballfoundation.org.uk )

Community and Education Scheme

The Community and Education scheme intends to increase participation and promote healthy and active lifestyles. The scheme also aims to use football as a tool to increase education attainment, promote social inclusion and challenge social nuisance.

Projects eligible for funding include development posts; education/training opportunities; facility hire; equipment; coaching cost; promotion costs; learning centres; social inclusion projects.

Max grant Value: £250,000
Min grant value: £10,000

The Football Foundation, 30 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8FF.
 0845 345 4555  enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk (Website: www.footballfoundation.org.uk )

Goalpost Safety Scheme

The intention of the Goalpost Safety Scheme is to not only provide goal posts on a new for old basis, but also replace goals which fail to meet the British Standards safety requirements.

Max grant Value: £1,500

The Football Foundation, 30 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8FF.
0845 345 4555  enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk (Website: www.footballfoundation.org.uk )

Junior Kit Scheme

The Junior Kit Scheme aims to support under 18 teams and adults with disabilities by offering free kit and equipment. The voucher may be exchanged with the nominated supplier, Nike. Successful applicants can redeem their £400 voucher against any item contained in the specific Junior Kit Scheme catalogue, which is provided by the Foundation’s contracted supplier (Nike).

Max grant Value: £400

The Football Foundation, 30 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8FF.
 0845 345 4555  enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk (Website: www.footballfoundation.org.uk )

Small Grants Scheme

The Small Grants Schemes provides funding in order to introduce new activities that aim to increase participation and provide training for volunteers to support grassroots football.

Projects eligible for funding include: training courses; facility hire; hire of FA qualified coaches; hire of qualified/ affiliated referees; affiliated fees; travel expenses; recruitment events (e.g. taster days); first aid kits.

Max grant Value: Will not exceed 90% of total project cost. 

The Football Foundation, 30 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8FF.
 0845 345 4555  enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk (Website: www.footballfoundation.org.uk )

Youth Cricket Grants

Non-Turf Pitch Grants

The Lord’s Taverners mission is to give young people, particularly those with special needs, a sporting chance. This is achieved by providing opportunities for young people, able bodied or those with disabilities, under the age of 25 to participate in sport and recreation.

The Lord’s Taverners aim to encourage greater youth participation in cricket at grass roots level, and provides grants towards the installation of non-turf pitches and netting. These grants must be approved by the Cricket Development Officer at the local County Cricket Board.

Youth Cricket Competitions and Coaching Grants

Applications will be considered for grants towards the cost of youth cricket festivals/tournaments/regional competitions and for youth special coaching schemes. Grants towards refreshments, trophies, overseas tours, clothing or individual/team sponsorship are not available.

Who is eligible to apply?

ECB affiliated clubs, individual schools, organisations directly involved in the development of youth cricket.

Max grant Value: Varies per grant scheme
Min grant value: Varies per grant scheme

The Lord’s Taverners, 10 Buckingham Place, London, SW1E 6HX
 020 7821 2828  hq@lordstaverners.org (Website: www.lordstaverners.org )

Athlete Grants

The Ron Pickering memorial Fund invites applications for grants from young athletes who are in education and may need financial help towards training or provision of equipment. The Fund is dedicated to assisting aspiring young athletes who have shown by their attitude and dedication that they posses the qualities will ensure the growth and protection of sport.

England school finalists and representatives at county level or above aged between 15 and 23 years.

Max grant Value: Not specified
Min grant value: Not specified

 Jean Pickering, 11 Wendover Drive, Welwyn, Herts, AL6 9LT, England.
01438 715814 jean@rpmf.org.uk (Website: www.rpmf.org.uk )

Greater Manchester Police Property Act Fund

Organisations have to be based in Greater Manchester and grant aid is given to a maximum of £1,000 covering projects of all different kinds.

0161 794 4711 0161 794 6595 (Website: www.gmpa.gov.uk )

Sports Relief Application Pack and Guidelines

Who can apply?

The Sport Relief Fund has two main themes for projects:

• Feeling or being left out - To increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation
• Having Problems in your life? - To help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives to regain their confidence and self-esteem through sport, health or exercise.

This application pack can be used by community groups and organisations who seek to improve the circumstances in economically/socially excluded areas in Greater Manchester facing disadvantage. The boroughs that fall within this area are Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan and Manchester.

Max grant Value: £5,000

If you need advice or support to complete your application form, please contact one of our Grants team on 0161 214 0940 - they will be happy to discuss your needs.

Priority is given to projects that:

• Are run by local volunteers who wish to improve the circumstances of individuals and communities in economically/socially excluded and/or deprived areas of Greater Manchester.
• Do not have access to a professional fundraiser and experience difficulty in attracting funding from other sources.
• Encourage involvement of local residents in improving, designing, identifying and implementing community activities.
• Promote voluntary participation and social inclusion as well as community involvement and self-help.
• Meet an emerging or immediate need to serve to build the community's awareness.
• Do not duplicate an existing provision or service. (If the project resembles an existing provision, the applicant will be asked to explain why their services are needed in addition to existing provisions or clarify how they are different?)

The Greater Manchester Sports Fund

Grants from £50 up to a maximum of £750 can be applied for during a 12 month period. If you are successful in your application but are awarded less than the maximum £750 you may be eligible to apply for further funding within the 12 month period providing your previous grant has been spent in full and appropriate receipts and End of Grant forms have been satisfactorily completed.

Mainstream applications for amounts over £250 take up to 16 weeks to process from the receipt of a complete application, so please be sure to apply in plenty of time.

Criteria

• The fund is open to athletes performing at County level or above, and who have the potential to progress further given the appropriate financial support to access training and trials
• Athletes must reside in one of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester
• The Fund is open to athletes from all sports
• Priority will be given to those athletes who are struggling to reach their potential due to a lack of financial support, and who are not in receipt of grants from elsewhere
• The fund will be open to young sports men and women between ages of 12 and 21 years at the time of submitting an application. (Exceptions to this will be for those sports where athletes are encouraged to specialise at a younger age, e.g. Gymnastics)
• The Fund is open to all able bodied and disabled athletes who fulfil the above criteria
• Applications must be validated by a letter of support from the appropriate National Governing Body or signed off by a nominated member of your local Sports Development Team.

 Tameside Sports Development Unit, Rear of the Old Courthouse, Chapel Street, Dukinfield SK16 4DY
 0161 603 5288

View the Grassroots Fund Guidelines

Clubs and Individuals who have benefited from Tameside Grant Aid

Rebekah Siddall - Tameside Volleyball Club

Rebekah has been playing volleyball for 5 years now and is now competing at a high national level in the English National League Division 1.

She is currently part of Tameside Volleyball Club, and was on both the Under 16 and Under 18 teams that won the National Championships 2007. Through volleyball she has travelled to the Czech Republic and twice to Hungary with Tameside and the Great Britain CSSF team.

She has twice won the inter-regional championships whilst representing the North west and has won many regional tournaments with Tameside VC.

Katie Reynolds - East Cheshire Harriers and Tameside Athletic Club

Katie has been awarded £320.00 to compete in various X Country and Road Relay Races across the country.

The grant has helped with travel expenses and accommodation costs for over night stays.

Stalybridge Archery Club 

The club were recently awarded £13,196 towards the cost of supplying mains electric and full re-wire to the clubhouse and target shed, insulating the clubhouse, new signage and access ramps, coach education, new targets and purchase of beginners equipment. This work will enable the club to operate and open its doors to the community during the winter months which was not previously possible and also be more accessible to disabled people. It will also increase participation and membership of the club.

Droylsden Life Saving Club

The club were recently awarded £743 towards the cost of purchasing additional resuscitation equipment to enable the club to increase the number of participants in existing sessions and set up a new open water session with a free taster session for non members. The aim of the club is to increase participation and membership at the club.

Denton Girls FC

The club were recently awarded £666 towards the cost of equipment and facility hire to enable them to provide a six week programme of Futsal for 14 – 19 year old females. The club aim to encourage further participation and progression into mainstream football.

If you require any further information or want help and advice filling out application forms, please do not hesitate to contact us:

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