Sport England launch new £160m Movement Fund

Sport England has transformed their funding application process to make it easier for sports clubs and other organisations who help people to take part in physical activity apply for money. The new Movement Fund, which launched in April, simplifies funding applications, and will help those with the greatest need secure investment to support people to live active, healthy, lives. 

The fund, which is worth £160 million over the next four years, replaces the existing Small Grants Programme and Active Together fund, and will offer crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to provide physical activity opportunities that can help tackle long-lasting inequalities. If your organisation and project are eligible for funding, and your project aligns with Sport England goals, you can apply for up to £15,000.

There are no deadlines for this fund.

Poundland Foundation – kits 4 kids

Poundland Foundation want to support local kids' sport clubs to keep children active by taking part in the sport or activity they love! Grants of up to £750 are available to buy new kit (clothing).

Organisations must be not for profit and have a safeguarding and/or child protection policy. You must work with children under the age of 18 years old and display the Poundland Foundation logo on the kit. You must also have an income under £10,000 and have reserves of less than £5,000.

Application will close on Friday 24th May.

Arnold Clark – Gear Up for Sport

Through their Community Fund, Arnold Clark is helping youth sports teams Gear Up For Sport, and they have 300 sports kits to give away each month. From basketball to boxing, rugby to running clubs, youth sports teams aged 4 - 15 with up to 30 members are eligible to enter for the chance to get their team kitted out for free. So, if your club could use a smart new strip or some leisurewear for when you're travelling with your team - enter today!

Applications will close on Monday 23rd September.

Supporting Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant

Parish councils, constituted voluntary and community groups and not-for profit organisations areeligible to apply for funding to support community activities, initiatives and events that help combat poor mental health, and health inequalities, including projects that tackle loneliness and isolation across North West Leicestershire.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for new or existing projects, or items of equipment that will help your organisation to deliver activities or services that support the aims of this funding. There is no match funding requirement.

The grant will close to applications when all funding has been allocated or on Friday 12th July, whichever is soonest.

Blaby District Council Community Grants Open for 2024/25

The Blaby District Council Community Grants scheme is open for 2024-25. The scheme supports the local voluntary and community sector to develop and strengthen community facilities and activities for the benefit of Blaby district residents. Community groups, youth clubs and sports clubs are eligible to apply for the following grants:

There will be 4 grant rounds during 2024-25 and the next deadline for applications is Friday 7 June at 5pm.

Register your Defibrillator on The Circuit to help save lives

It takes less than 5 minutes to register a defibrillator on The Circuit - the national defibrillator network, and there is no cost to register - yet it could be the difference between life and death.

Thousands of families in the UK are left devasted by cardiac arrest every year. Early use of a defibrillator with CPR can more than double a person's chance of survival. But if ambulance services don't know where they are, they can't direct people to them in an emergency. That's where The Circuit comes in.

The Circuit is the national defibrillator network which provides ambulance services with visibility of the nearest defibrillator. This helps emergency call handlers direct bystanders to their nearest defibrillator when 999 is called. At a time when every second counts - you can make the difference.

Supporting the Sport and Physical Activity Sector to reduce Carbon Emissions

Many national level sporting and physical activity organisations are examining, now, what action they need to take to respond to the climate emergency and contribute positively to reducing carbon emissions. At a local level, support and action is needed and Active Together is seeking your support to bring the Leicestershire Leicester and Rutland sport and physical activity sector together to take action and make its contribution to reducing carbon emissions. Active Together wants to enable local action and encourage new climate friendly behaviours among our performers, supporters, volunteers, spectators and communities.

We can all do something and play our part and we need everyone to do something no matter how big or small.

Buddle Impact Survey

The Buddle impact survey has been designed to gather your views on the support offered through Buddle and the impact it has had on you. Buddle was formerly known as Club Matters. This survey will provide you with the opportunity to share:

The findings of the survey will be analysed to help inform and shape future support provided.

Sunguarding: Sun and heat protection for sports and outdoor recreation

A free online course has been developed for all who work with people outdoors, in sports or outdoor recreation, from aspiring to existing professionals, providing the knowledge and skills required to mitigate the risks of UV exposure. Learn more about: