Funding Schemes & Opportunities

The information in this section is produced by Berkshire Sport and while every effort is made to ensure the contents are accurate, funding is constantly changing. This information is intended as a guide and the information should be crosschecked and where necessary should be supplemented by professional advice.

· Sports Clubs

· Sports Coaches/Volunteers and Officials

· Sports Specific Officers

· Schools

· School Sports Partnerships

· Organisations which provide sporting opportunities

The information below includes details on funding schemes that might not directly relate to sport, but it is felt useful to include these funding providers, as some projects may involve sport as part of the project.

Funding Digest

The Funding Digest is updated information on possible funding opportunities available monthly through Reading Borough Council. The information provided is a general Funding Digest and not necessarily sports specific. However be creative when doing your research, funding may come from an organisation previously unthought of!

For May 2008 Edition please Click Here

For April 2008 Edition please Click Here

For March 2008 Edition please Click Here

For February 2008 Edition please Click Here

For January 2008 Edition please Click Here

For December 2007 Edition please Click Here

For November 2007 Edition please Click Here

If you wish to discuss any of the opportunities available in the digest above please contact:

Debbie Griffiths

Tel: 01183 766133

Email: debbie.griffiths@reading.gov.uk

Lottery Sports Fund

If you are interested in finding out whether your sports club may be eligible for a grant from the Sport England Lottery Fund then take a look at their Get Funding section which provides advice on what is funded and how to apply.

Other Sources

Grantnet - a free to use funding search site Click Here

The Register of Charities- Search the Register of Charities to see if there is one that can provide funding for you. Click Here

The Table below contains details of potential fund sources that we have collected. We try to keep the information up to date, but if you identify new potential or any issues with the contents please let us know.

Funding Opportunities and Schemes available

Berkshire Community Foundation	Greenham Common Trust	Big Lottery - Awards For All
Big Lottery - Young Peoples Fund	Rugby Football Foundation	Football Foundation
Foundation For Sports and Arts	Local Network Fund for Children and Young People	Community Champions
Community Investment Fund	Community Clubs Development Programme	Barclays Space for sport
The Dickie Bird Foundation	Lord Taverners	Make Space Development Fund
Sport Aid	Talented Athletic Scholarship Scheme	Sports Match
Big Lottery Reaching Communities	Healthy Lifestyle Grants	Abbey National Charitable Trust
Children's Fund	BBC Children in Need Appeal	Local Authority websites
Alternative Funding Websites	UnLtd Sport Relief Award	Kellogg's Active Living Fund
Sports Fund	Access Sport

When applying for funding, make sure you have all the information that funders are likely to ask for.

DISCLAIMER

Berkshire Sport has produced the information in this document. While every effort have has been made to ensure the contents are accurate we shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage or expenditure arising from reliance placed upon the information contained in the document. This document is a guide and information should be checked and confirmed and should be supplemented where necessary by professional advice.

If you have any further funding opportunities you would like to add to the site please contact:

Debbie Griffiths

Sports Development Officer

Tel: 01183 766133

Email: debbie.griffiths@reading.gov.uk