Local Funding Groups

FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUALS

Financial assistance for individuals is less common than for organisations.
Nuneaton & Bedworth Leisure Trust has launched their new Talented Athletes Programme (TAP), in support of the Olympics 2012.
To find out more on who can apply and to receive an application form visit The Leisure Trust website or contact us on 02476 400 583.

THE COALFIELDS REGENERATION TRUST

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is an independent grant-making organisation.
The Trust, although independent of Government, forms part of the Government response to the recommendations in the Coalfields Task Force report.
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust expects to fund a broad range of projects. Projects, which support people in their efforts to return to work, will be important. Equally, the Trust wishes to support projects which provide facilities and opportunities for local people including playgroups, meeting rooms, sports facilities, environmental projects, arts and cultural activities, feasibility studies and many more.
Tel: 0800 064 8560
Email: info@coalfields-regen.org.uk
Website: www.coalfields-regen.org.uk

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Warwickshire County Council helps administer a number of grant schemes designed to support voluntary organisations and community groups with community development related activities.
Community Development Fund - Tel: 024 7637 5700
Voluntary & Community Sector Development Fund - Tel: 024 7638 2815
Ethnic Minority Development Budget and Race Equality Budget - Tel: 0192 674 6811

WARWICKSHIRE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY

YOUTH SERVICES

Warwickshire Council for Voluntary Youth Services (WCVYS), or "Young Warwickshire", is an umbrella organisation that brings together the major voluntary youth bodies in the County. We act as a bridge linking the individual's needs to the right group and keeping up to date on new initiatives.
WCVYS administers the Training Grants and Programme Grants for the Community Education Service. These grants are for youth workers or youth projects that are operating in Warwickshire.
Tel: 0192 641 3611
Email: warkscvys@warkscvys.org.uk
Website: www.warkscvys.org.uk

CORPORATE GIVING

Similar in nature to sponsorship corporate giving is a method by which a number of major companies are able to support community projects. Unlike sponsorship there is often little that could be seen as a benefit to the funder other than the knowledge that they are supporting a worthwhile community project & that this will benefit their image on a local level.
Many large organisations will consider supporting small-scale community projects including sports projects, to find these you must contact local companies direct.

FUNDING IN KIND

Many companies both large & small are unable or unwilling to assist projects through the provision of cash awards, however if approached for the donation of their products as a form of funding in kind they may be more amenable. Such support can be extremely valuable in providing much needed equipment or as prizes for use in other fund raising schemes. Support may also come as administration assistance (use of photocopier) or free advertising for your club in company advertising etc.

COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP

Seeking Commercial Sponsorship is almost always a long & frustrating process however for many sporting organisations it represents a vital lifeline. Sponsorship offers organisations the opportunity to negotiate the terms of any arrangement to suit their needs, limited only by their imagination & the requirements / resources of the potential sponsor.

SPORTSMATCH

This is a government initiative, which aims to improve the quality and quantity of business sponsorship. Every pound put up by a new business sponsor starting from a minimum of £1,000 has the potential to be matched on an equal basis in units of £1,000. A Sportsmatch award will enable a business sponsor to enjoy all the commercial benefits of sponsorship whilst sharing the cost. (Sportsmatch funding is not available for capital projects).
Tel: 0207 233 7747
Email: info@sportsmatch.co.uk
Website: www.sportsmatch.co.uk

FUND RAISING FROM THE COMMUNITY

Sport England also runs a series of training programs for sports clubs under it’s Running Sport Programme, which includes short courses on subjects such as sponsorship and fund raising for more information call the Sports Development Officer or contact the Nuneaton & Bedworth Sports Forum.

DISCRETIONARY RATE RELIEF

Local sports clubs, with their own facilities are able to approach the Borough Council for the award of discretionary rate relief (DRR).
DRR of up to100% may be awarded dependant upon an assessment of the applicant based against the Council’s current criteria for DRR. In order to be deemed eligible organisations applying for DRR are expected to be members of the Nuneaton & Bedworth Sports Forum, DRR is reviewed on an annual basis in order to ensure that the terms of the award are being maintained.
To apply for DRR contact the Sports Development Assistant.

COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Nuneaton and Bedworth Council for Voluntary Services (C.V.S.) operates a funder finder service, which allows local organisations to access a massive database or possible funders and discover those most likely to support the proposed initiative.
Voluntary Organisations can receive a regular newsletter called ‘interchange’, which details new funding opportunities as they arise.
The C.V.S. offers training in funding and the role of the management committee i.e. budgeting and also helps groups meet criteria for a funding application i.e. ensuring that the accounts are up to date.
Tel: 024 7638 5765
Email: enquiries@cvsnunbed.co.uk
Website: www.cvsnunbed.co.uk