Doncaster Council

Introduction

Raising money is never simple, but the information below provides a starting point for those seeking funding. 

Please note that the criteria and priorities of funding agencies do change from time to time, so you are advised to check the information given in this guide directly with the appropriate funding agency.

Awards for All (Small projects: Grants of £500 to £5,000)

Makes grants to community groups, clubs and schools, of between £500 and £5000 to help them provide new sports opportunities that attract more people to sport and raise standards of play and participation. Whenever the demand for these grants exceeds the amount of money that is available, priority will be given to organisations that provide for communities in former coalfield areas; for the socio-economically disadvantaged; for people with disabilities; and for black, Asian and other ethnic groups. 

For more information and help in submitting an Awards For All application, contact Active  Doncaster. Telephone: (01302) 737935 or email: activedoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk 

The Sport England Lottery Fund

Sport England will consider making a capital grant (i.e. a grant for buildings, construction works and large purchases of equipment) towards projects costing £5000 or more. Applications must be based on a sound sports development plan. Guidance on producing such a plan is available from the Active Doncaster Manager. Telephone: (01302) 737319 or email: activedoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk or through a Running Sport workshop (see Club Development).

For more information on Lottery funding, contact Martin Kendall 
Telephone: (01302) 739378
email: Martin Kendall - martin.kendall@doncaster.gov.uk
or
The Sport England Lottery Fund
Telephone: 08457 649 649
Web Site www.sportengland.org 

A revenue grant scheme is being developed for priority groups, details of which will be available in due course.

Football Foundation

The Foundation Supports Association Football projects.
Helpline 020 7832 0100
email enquiries@footballfoundation.org.uk 

The Foundation for Sports and The Arts

The Foundation for Sports and The Arts has, since it was set up in 1991, made grants to a diverse range of capital and revenue projects.

For more information contact:
The Foundation for Sports and the Arts
PO Box 20
Liverpool L9 6EA
Telephone: 0151 2595505

Sportsmatch (Sponsorship Incentive Scheme)

A scheme designed to attract business sponsorship into sport. It will consider revenue but not normally capital projects. Matches, pound-for-pound, any business sponsorship that your organisation is likely to be able to negotiate. Grants are from £1000 (schools £500 minimum award) to £50,000.

For more information, contact:
Active Doncaster: (01302) 737935 or email: activedoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk or
Sportsmatch
Telephone 020 7233 7747
Website: www.sportsmatch.co.uk

Application forms are available from:
The Institute of Sports Sponsorship
Sportsmatch Scheme Manager
Warwick House
4th Floor
25/27 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 0PP
Telephone 020 7233 7747