Funding for sport is available through a wide range of funding sources, including the National Lottery. Funding is usually linked to developments which create or extend sport opportunities. You can apply for funding for sports activities (such as equipment, training or events), buildings and facilities.
The following is a list of some of the organizations that are able to provide funding advice and / or grants to individuals and sports clubs. Please click onto the link to be taken to the appropriate website.
Awards for All
Application helpline : 0854 600 2040
Website : www.awardsforall.org.uk
Barclays Space for Sport
Website : www.barclays.co.uk
The Big Lottery Fund
Application helpline : 0845 4 10 20 30
Website : www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
The Football Foundation
Application helpline : 0800 0277766
Website : www.footballfoundation.org.uk
The Foundation for Sport and the Arts
Tel : 0151 259 5505
Website : www.thefsa.net
Inland Revenue : tax breaks for Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC)
Inland Revenue Sports Club Unit
Tel : 0131 777 4147
Website : www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/casc/
See also : Charity Commission Enquiry Line
Tel : 0870 333 0123
Website : www.charity-commission.gov.uk
The Peter Harrison Foundation (only charities can apply)
Tel : 01737 228000
Website : www.peterharrisonfoundation.org
Sport England
Tel : 08458 508508
Website : www.sportengland.org
Sports Match
Application helpline : 020 7233 7749
Website : www.sportsmatch.co.uk
Sports Relief
Tel : 01452 656385
Website : www.gloucestershirecommunityfoundation.co.uk/pages/receiving.htm
Gloucestershire Playing Fields Association
Jane Patterson
Honorary Development Officer
Tel: 01242 603656
Fax: 01242 603656
Email: jp@gpfaglos.free.online.co.uk
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Gloucestershire Funding Advisors Network
Daniel Robinson, Development Funding Officer
Tel: 01285 652442
Mobile: 07867 523223
Email: glosfdo@star.co.uk
