Waveney’s Sports Development Team offers advice and practical
support to local organisations considering making an application
for funding. Various sources of funding are available for projects
to increase and improve sporting facilities and opportunities in
the Waveney area, details of which can be found using the links
below:
Sport England
http://www.sportengland.org/index.htm (Opens
new window)
National Lottery Good Causes
http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/ (Opens
new window)
Awards For All
http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/ (Opens new
window)
Sportsmatch
http://www.sportsmatch.co.uk/ (Opens new
window)
The Team can also assist in the preparation of sports grant
applications and can help identify the most appropriate funding
source for a particular project.
For further information about the work of the Sports Development
Team call 01502 523010 / 523635 or email
sportsdevelopment@waveney.gov.uk
In addition, the Suffolk Sport Partnership
http://www.suffolksport.com/ (Opens new
window) offers coach and club education for anyone who wishes
to build knowledge and confidence within the sporting environment.
Suffolk Sport heavily subsidises these courses, including First Aid
in Sport, as part of the county’s coach and club development
strategy. For course and booking information, including terms &
conditions and prices, please visit
http://www.suffolksport.com/ (Opens new
window) or contact their Sports Development Officer on
01502 523445 / 07917 895719.
Waveney District Council also offers
Grant
Aid Support to Community and Voluntary Sector Organistions .
Generally, the Council will consider applications under the
relevant scheme from registered charities, voluntary and community
groups, together with clubs and societies. It is advisable to read
the Grants Guidance Booklet before returning the grant
application.
For advice and assistance, please use the contact details
below:
Grants Co-ordinator
Waveney District Council
80 Clapham Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1RB.
Tel: 01502 523180.
Email: volgrants@waveney.gov.uk