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1) THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION |
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The Football Foundation is one of sport’s
biggest charities, offering a variety of funding schemes to suit every
type of project. The Football Foundation requires projects to have been
discussed with the local County FA before being submitted. This is to
ensure that projects fit into the County Football Strategy and offer value
for money. |
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The Football Foundation is currently running
the following schemes: |
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Capital Projects Scheme
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This scheme is divided into two; projects under £20,000 and projects over
£20,000. The Football Foundation aim to fund 50% of the cost of projects,
however, they will fund up to 90% of the total costs on a case by case
basis. The maximum grant awarded is £1 million.
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If you are looking to develop a facility you are strongly advised to read
through the Essex Facility Strategy which highlights the strategic
priorities of the Local Football Partnership. The Local Football Partnership
provide comments on applications to the Football Foundation, and support is
more likely if the project fits the strategy.
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Click HERE
to download Essex FA Facility Strategy
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If you would like further information on this scheme or have a project you
would like to discuss please contact Nick Perchard on nick.perchard@essexfa.com
or 01245 393077. Alternatively, please click below.
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http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/seeking-funding/capital-projects |
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Football Stadia Improvement Fund |
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The Foundation offer grants to clubs playing in
the National League System down to Step 7 (Baliston Essex Olympian
Football League, Kent Blaxill Essex and Suffolk Border League). |
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The grants which vary in size depending on the
level at which the club is playing, are designed to improve facilities
offered to players, officials and spectators. |
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For further information on this scheme please
click below, or contact Stuart Lamb, FA Regional Facilities Manager on
07932 391096 or stuart.lamb@thefa.com |
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http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/seeking-funding/football-stadia |
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Community and Education Scheme |
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This scheme is aimed at organisations who
require funding to run a project that increases educational attainment,
promotes social inclusion or challenges anti-social behaviour. Funding is
available for projects costing between £10,000 and £250,000 with up to
90% of the project cost being funded. |
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This scheme is open to any not for profit
organisation, Football in the Community and local Authorities. |
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What can be funded? |
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development posts |
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education/Training opportunities |
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facility hire |
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equipment |
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coaching costs |
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promotion costs |
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learning centres |
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social inclusion projects |
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What will not be funded? |
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projects delivered during curriculum time |
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education resources – i.e.
videos/workshops/exhibitions |
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one-off tournaments/festivals |
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individuals competing in such tournaments |
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IT equipment |
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purchase of transport |
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For further information on this scheme and an
application form please click below. |
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www.footballfoundation.org.uk/seeking-funding/community-and-education |
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Community and Education Small Grants Scheme |
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This scheme aims to increase participation and
provide training for volunteers. Organisations can apply for up to 90% of
the cost of projects of £10,000 or less. This scheme is aimed at
community groups, youth clubs, football clubs and educational
establishments. |
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What can be funded? |
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training courses |
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facility hire |
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hire of FA qualified coaches |
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hire of qualified / affiliated referees |
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affiliation fees |
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travel expenses |
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recruitment events (such as taster days) |
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first aid kits |
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What will not be funded? |
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groups which have previously received
Foundation funding in the last three years (with the exception of the
Junior Kit Scheme, Goalpost Safety Scheme and capital projects under
£10,000) |
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projects with a total cost exceeding £10,000 |
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retrospective or existing work |
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on going costs |
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curriculum time activity (with the exception of
special needs school) |
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education resources – i.e
videos/workshops/exhibitions |
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permanent employment of Officers / posts |
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purchase of/contribution to mini buses |
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capital improvements (including goal
posts) |
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IT equipment |
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applications which have the sole aim
of achieving FA Charter Standard |
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travel expenses to watch matches |
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projects based on performance and
excellence |
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insurance, consultant fees or
administration costs |
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mixed football aged 11+ |
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strip and equipment including goal
posts/nets |
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end of season presentations, trophies etc |
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annual or one-off events that do not lead to
regular activity |
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overseas travel and expenses |
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Junior Kit Scheme |
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The Junior Kit Scheme provides teams under the
age of 18 with free kit and equipment up to the value of £400 in the form
of a voucher that can be exchanged with Nike. Schools may apply for one
voucher every three years, whilst clubs may apply for two vouchers with
one voucher to be spent on male kit and one on female. |
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Who can apply? |
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Clubs, schools and other organisations (such as
disabled groups) that play up to and including District Level and have
teams that fit the following criteria: |
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Be aged under 7 to under 18 (except for
disabled groups who may apply for any age group). |
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Not received a kit grant within the last three
years from the Football Foundation or Barclaycard Free Kicks Scheme. |
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Either have Charter Standard or be willing to
work to gain the award within 12 months. For further information on
Charter Standard please contact Sharon Brownlie on Sharon.brownlie@essexfa.com
or 01245 393074. |
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Have a child protection policy in place. |
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Have a minimum of 10 registered members. |
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Teams over 11 must not be mixed gender. |
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For further information on this scheme and an
application form please click below. |
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http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/seeking-funding/junior-kit-scheme |
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Barclays Spaces for Sport Scheme |
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This scheme is aiming to create and improve
facilities across the Country. This is a closed scheme, which means that
it is not open to applications. Instead the projects are identified by
existing sources such as the Football Foundation and Groundwork. If you
would like further information on this scheme please contact the Football
Foundation on 020 7534 4284 or click below |
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http://www.barclays.co.uk/spacesforsports/ |
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In addition to the facilities projects,
Barclays are also offering 1,200 coaching equipment packs to groups
throughout the Country. For further information on this scheme please
click below. |
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www.footballfoundation.org.uk/seeking-funding/barclays-spaces-for-sports |
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2) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION |
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One of the key aims of this scheme is to bring
together communities from different races and faiths, and promote a shared
sense of belonging (community cohesion). Grants are available up to £12,000. |
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Applications for this scheme are done on a
round by round basis. To view the dates of each round and for further
information please click HERE |
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3) JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION |
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Grants are available for projects based in Essex that benefit people aged 11-25. Organisations may apply for between
£500 and £50,000. To be eligible organisations must be charities or have
charitable purposes. |
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This scheme is likely to support projects such
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Clubs and youth groups that demonstrate that
they are enabling individuals to achieve their potential, take control of
their lives and contribute to society as a whole |
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The training of youth leaders |
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Projects that help develop self-esteem through
involving young people in sport and other worthwhile activities |
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Schools and other training establishments so
that they can provide a better service to young people (care is taken not
to give grants where statutory funding is available) |
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Volunteer projects |
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Schemes that tackle the problems faced by young
people from ethnic minority groups |
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Projects where there is "match
funding" or demonstrable support from those involved with the
organisation |
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For further information and an application form
please click below. |
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http://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/jpf/foundation/pg.htm# |
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4) SPORTS MATCH |
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Designed to encourage new or additional
sponsorship investment from
businesses, trusts and private individuals, Sportsmatch, funded by Sport
England, will continue to offer pound for pound matched funding to
sporting stakeholders for projects that encourage sports participation
at grass roots level." |
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The fund has the following priority groups: |
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Women and girls sports |
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Ethnic minorities |
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Disability groups |
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Schools |
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Activities taking place in areas of urban or
rural deprivation |
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For more information please click below. |
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http://www.sportsmatch.co.uk/index.html |
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5) BIG LOTTERY |
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The Lottery fund is separated into a number of
different programmes. Below are the programmes that may offer
opportunities for sport. |
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Community Buildings |
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The programme will fund projects in buildings
that benefit communities and house a range of activities and services open
to a broad range of local people. Grants are available of between £50,000
and £500,000. |
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The programme could support a variety of
projects of different sizes and types including: |
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refurbishing existing facilities |
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redevelopment and extension of community
buildings |
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new buildings (where no other options
exist) |
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purchase of buildings (where no other options
exist). |
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These projects will typically take place in
buildings such as village halls, community centres and other buildings
that are accessible to the wider community. The programme is open to
voluntary and community organisations and parish councils in England.
Voluntary and community organisations include charities, not for profit
companies, credit unions, social and community enterprises, and community
based co-operatives. |
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For more information please click HERE |
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Awards for All |
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This funding scheme awards £300 to £10,000
for people to take part in sport. The scheme is open to not-for-profit
organisations, parish and town councils, schools and health bodies. |
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Below are examples of what Awards for All could
fund: |
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publicity materials |
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venue hire |
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computers |
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research costs |
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transport costs |
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volunteers' expenses |
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updating equipment for health and safety
reasons |
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refurbishment |
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training |
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sessional staff |
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fees to hire equipment |
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For more information and an application form
please click below. |
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http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index.html |
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6) HELP YOURSELVES |
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This scheme aims to fund projects that allow
young people the chance to improve their communities. Children and young
people linked to an adult led group or organisation, or any organisation
that works with young people, or one that wants to involve them in their
work can apply. Grants are available of up to £1,000. |
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For further information please click below. |
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http://www.helpyourselves.org.uk/funding/index.html |
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