Would your club benefit from a grant of up to £1500 that encourages more people to be more active, more often or raises the standard of existing activities? If so then a Community Chest Grant could be just the thing your club needs.
Community Chest Grants are in partnership between Sport Wales and each of the 22 Local Authorities in Wales. The aim is very simple in that the grant allows clubs to pay for the coaching and equipment costs which provide the biggest barriers for people accessing our sport. There are 4 rounds of funding per authority each year so there is plenty of opportunities to apply.
Over the years a huge number of our clubs have used the grant to train up coaches, train first aiders, Purchase bikes and equipment such as Turbo trainers to enable club sessions to continue throughout the year as well as costs to help marketing.
Welsh Cycling’s Development officers are on hand to assist clubs to firstly put a Development plan in place and to complete the funding application. There are a number of other local funding sources available so you’re best starting point will be to contact your relevant officer for more information and support.
As well as a Community Chest grant, there are other financial aid out there from different bodies around Wales.
Big Lottery Fund Rural Programme: Community Grants
Community groups to apply for funding to tackle rural poverty in Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Monmouthshire. Apply by 3rd April 2017.
Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund
Awarding up to £300 to community groups and people across the UK.
The Mars Mile Play Fund
Awarding £1000 cash to one club every month with a further ten applicants receiving a £300 donation.
The Outdoor Partnership
Supporting coach education in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey and Denbighshire.
The People's Postcode Lottery
Award funds regularly to clubs and organisations.
AVOW (Wrexham)
Awarding up to £200 for organisations working with young people aged 11-25. Apply by 24 February 2017.
