Funding is crucial for club development. Sport England and the Active Partnerships network are two key partners.
The Swim England North West Club Investment Grant (CIG) is designed to support the growth and development of our affiliated clubs across the region. Your club requires a current constitution and has completed the club affiliation process within the last 12 months, to be eligible to apply.
This grant can be used to enhance a wide range of club initiatives, including:
The full application form can be found here.
Easyfundraising gives aquatics clubs access to an unlimited source of FREE funding as clubs receive donations when members and their families shop online. Currently there are over 1 million supporters with 900,000 good causes, which includes over 600 swimming clubs who have raised over £200k between them.
How It Works
• Sign up to Easy Fundraising
• Select chosen retailer
• Shop as normal
There are around 3,200 shops and sites to choose from for a range of different categories including; business deals, entertainment, travel, fashion and beauty. Individuals can also download ‘Donation Reminder’ which will appear on the retailers website, all they need to do is click ‘Activate Donation’ and then continue to shop as normal.
Currently £140,000 has been raised by approximately 40 clubs within the North West.
Funding is available to either individuals or clubs from the following Counties:
Lancashire: Pat Gabbitas Bursary – Coaching & Teaching
Cheshire: Coaching Bursary, Capital Purchases, Special Projects
(Please ensure you are familiar with the Terms and Conditions prior to applying)
Sport England also have a number of funding grants available for clubs.
Clubs can also access guidance to support with writing their grant application.
Swim England have generated a Sponsorship Pack to support clubs with developing a sponsorship proposal specifically for your club.
Swim England have a page on their website dedicated to Funding Opportunities and Advice – CLICK HERE
BlueSpark Foundation is a registered charity providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects – CLICK HERE
Aldi runs regular opportunities for clubs to apply for funding check the link now to see if applications are open – CLICK HERE
Asda support grassroots community groups to transform spaces at the heart of their local community at various times throughout the year – click the link to see if applications are currently open – CLICK HERE
The Local Community Fund supports projects in its members’ communities that provide access to opportunities and resources for people to thrive – click the link to see if applications are currently open – CLICK HERE
(Remember before applying for any funding opportunities to ensure you have fully read and understood the ‘terms and conditions’ to ensure your club is eligible)
