We’re encouraging not for profit organisations who play an important role in keeping their community physically active to get involved.
If your sports club has experienced financial difficulty due to Covid-19, the emerging energy, cost of living or other local crises, or maybe needs to adapt how it operates post-pandemic, follow the link below to start setting up a crowdfunding campaign and apply for up to £10,000 match funding today.
If you have already started a crowdfunding campaign you can apply for the match funding via your Crowdfunder dashboard.
See the eligibility criteria below for more information.Match funding to help the sport and physical activity sector recover, reinvent and build resilience.
You need a crowdfunding project to apply for funding. Start or continue adding your project and, if eligible, you'll be prompted to apply.
This programme aims to help sport and physical activity organisations to move forward with priority projects and running costs that they might still be struggling with.
It can help with projects that cannot be afforded right now due to the impact that Covid-19 continues to have on an organisations normal income streams, as well as a broader spectrum of issues that most of us now face. It is a fund about recovery, reinvention and building resilience, so your project for example could be for:
Our match investment, of up to £10,000, aims to help organisations start to help themselves on the road to recovery. It's specifically targeted at organisations who have a role in supporting the nation to be active but who are experiencing short term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to crisis.
Ideally you should apply to us before you launch your campaign, however campaigns that have already launched and still actively fundraising may be considered.
To be eligible to apply, organisations must be:If your application is approved, you’ll get match funding of up to 50% towards your initial crowdfunding target, up to a maximum of £10,000.
To receive a pledge, you will need to do two things (the ‘pledge conditions’):1) raise at least 25% of your initial target,
2) raise this from a minimum number of supporters
Following receipt of a pledge you will also need to reach 100% of your initial funding target to receive the funds from Sport England.
Please note, organisations that have already secured Active Together funding on three separate occasions will be limited to a maximum pledge of £1000. Please note, this funding will match donations pound for pound. Find out more in the pledge criteria.
Note – Sport England reserve the right to vary these pledge criteria; projects will be notified if their pledge criteria will vary from the stated terms above.Before completing your application please read the full Eligibility and Pledge Criteria.
Funded projects will be required to agree to the Active Together Grant Conditions.
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No shortage of top advice in our recent webinar with Nicky Knight from Maulden Netball Club, who raised £15,995 towards eight new courts including a £4,500 pledge from Sport England.
Register for our FREE webinarCreate your unique page. Tell your story and explain your idea. Then set a target and how long you need to reach it.
Spread the word to friends, professional contacts and others in your community. Tell everyone you know about your project.
People who like your idea donate or pledge money in return for a reward they’ll receive once your project succeeds.
Take part in our crowdfunding course designed specifically for sports ideas and ventures starting out looking to raise funds.
Our team regularly host live and interactive sessions to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.
If applying to match funding from Sport England, this free PDF guide can give you all the information and inspiration you need to get started.