Applications are open till Monday twenty sixth February 2024 and grants can be found to assist tasks that can obtain a number of of the next:

•            Create new alternatives for Sandwell residents to participate in sport in a group setting

•            Support folks to transition from ‘healthy lifestyle’ actions into common sporting actions

•            Increase the variety of volunteers concerned in serving to to ship sports activities actions

•            Create alternatives for volunteers to change into certified coaches

To be eligible tasks can even want to have the ability to present how they will enhance alternatives for participation in sport / bodily exercise amongst residents and that capability and sustainability of sports activities in Sandwell are strengthened, for instance, via elevated volunteer involvement.

Priority might be given to tasks that may display a plan for the way their actions might be sustained in the long run.

Funding is offered as much as £5,000 (that may be spent over a one-year supply interval, with a minimal quantity of £500).

Prospective candidates have to have an preliminary dialog with SCVO earlier than submitting an software. Contact us to rearrange a chat.

Previous profitable candidates embody tasks involving Special Olympics, soccer, netball, basketball, cricket, health coaching in addition to schemes to mentor and enhance teaching and coaching.

Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism, Councillor Charn Singh Padda, mentioned:

“We need our residents to have the most effective probabilities to guide glad, sociable and above all well being lives and nothing will help obtain this as a lot as the numerous group sports activities blubs throughout the borough.

“This is why are providing these grants to assist these golf equipment to develop their membership, attain out to new teams and provides everybody entry to a sport that they will take pleasure in no matter their background, age or capacity.

“So, come on and Boost Your Club by applying for a grant before the deadline!”

Mark Davis, Chief Executive Officer of SCVO, mentioned:

“This programme is a great opportunity to strengthen and sustain our many fantastic sports clubs and community groups in Sandwell.  This investment will help to create new ways for people to enjoy sport – whether that’s doing so for the first time or more regularly – as well as enabling people to take part in their community through volunteering. We know that being more active through sports and volunteering can help us to feel better about ourselves, learn new skills, meet new people as well as bringing physical and mental health benefits.  The first grant awards have been made, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact those funded activities will have in communities across the Borough”.

Sandwell additionally runs a Gifted and Talented programme to assist particular person sportsmen and girls with the potential to excel at a regional, nationwide and worldwide stage inside their chosen sport. Each software is judged by itself advantage by a funding panel. Funding awards range as applicable to the person circumstances.