Favourite funders for sports groups

Key facts on Favourite funders for children's groups. Click the funder's name for more information.
Name of Funder Size of grants given Notes Next deadline
Football Foundation Several funds from £400 to £250,000 Funds for local clubs for increasing participation, renewing goalposts and junior kits. No deadlines
Sport Relief: unlimited £500 - £5000 To encourage young people to use sport to tackle social issues in their communities.
Fund closes 1st October 08.		 1st September, 1st October 2008.
Sportsmatch £1000 - £50,000 To match sponsorship from commercial business, Trusts or private individuals for grassroots sports activities £ for £. Application process takes 3 months

Information services at the Resource Centre

Information sheets

Our information sheets are simply written and aim to cover the essentials of running a group and its activities

Favourite Funders

If you are looking for help with fundraising, you may find our Favourite Funders pages useful.

Beachcomber

Beachcomber is our online database of useful resources and services for groups in Sussex.  It contains contact details for people who can offer specialist help with running a group, as well as suppliers for practical resources and equipment.

Reference Library

We have a small reference library of books and information for community and voluntary groups.  Our full library catalogue is available online.  All groups are welcome to drop in and use the library, free of charge.

Front desk information service

If you have a question about running your group that is not answered here, you could try asking our front desk worker.  We will respond to your request within 7 days.  Contact us by phone (01273 606160), email, or by using our feedback form, or just drop in - we are here from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday.

Additional support for some groups

We can offer more intensive support for certain groups.  See our Additional Support page to find out more.

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