Swimathon Foundation Grants

Aims of Fund

Encouraging participation in swimming.

Who can apply

Organisations that help more people participate in and enjoy swimming and make swimming more accessible. Examples of applications which are supported include:

  • Fundraising events, galas or family fun days at a pool;
  • Community pool open days;
  • Equipment to improve swimmers’ development;
  • Entrance fees for groups;
  • Transport costs to take an elderly group to a pool
  • Costs for an extra staff member to supervise so that more children can attend
  • Scuba diving equipment; etc.

Applicants must be a representative of, or have the support of, a pool participating in Swimathon - in Brighton, the Prince Regent Swimming Complex, King Alfred Leisure Centre and Brighton  Health and Racquet Club are all participating.

How much and what can you apply for

Between £500 and £2,500.

How to apply

There is an online application form only. See link below.

Deadlines for application

There are regular funding rounds, but you can only apply when one is open. Go to the website to find out if there is currently a funding round open.

Contact details

For more information and the online application form, go to Swimathon website: http://swimathon.org/page.php?page=Foundation

Date & initials

25/04/2012 RR

 

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.

Other sources of information

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