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This project successfully funded on 29th September 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
Brighter Lights, Better Nights at Corby AC
Corby, North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Aim
Help Corby AC raise £50K to upgrade to LED lights – safer, greener, brighter nights for athletes and the whole community.
Who are we?
Corby Athletic Club is a friendly, community-driven organisation dedicated to supporting athletes of all abilities—from beginners to future champions. Based at Rockingham Triangle, we provide a safe, inclusive environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can get active, build confidence, and develop lifelong skills. 
More than just athletics, we are a hub for health, wellbeing, and positive community engagement in Corby and the surrounding area. Whether you’re here to compete or simply to enjoy being active, you’ll find support, encouragement, and team spirit at Corby AC.
Why are we crowdfunding?
We are crowdfunding to raise £50,000 to replace the outdated floodlights at Corby Athletics Club with new, energy-efficient LED lighting. Our current lights are no longer adequate for safe training during the darker winter months and later evenings, limiting when athletes can train. Upgrading to LED lighting will not only improve visibility and safety but also reduce our energy costs and environmental impact. Additionally, better lighting is crucial for meeting competition standards, enabling us to host more events and provide greater opportunities for athletes to compete locally. As a community-run club, we don’t have the necessary funds to cover the full cost of this project, so we’re reaching out for support from our members, supporters, and the wider community to help us make this vital upgrade possible.
How we’ll spend the money raised
We’re aiming to raise £50,000 to replace the ageing floodlights at Corby Athletics Club with new, energy-efficient LED lighting. This essential upgrade will improve safety, extend training hours through the winter months, and enable us to host licensed competitions.
Here’s exactly how the funds will be used:
LED Lighting Equipment – £33,000
Includes high-powered, energy-efficient LED floodlights and mounting kits for 12 columns. These lights will dramatically improve visibility across the track and field, meeting national standards for competition.
Electrical Works – £8,000
Covers full rewiring, updated power distribution, and safe connection to the mains to support the new system and ensure long-term reliability.
Professional Installation – £6,000
Specialist contractors will carry out installation using lifting and safety equipment to ensure the system is installed securely and efficiently.
Project Management & Contingency – £3,000
To manage planning, site coordination, and cover unexpected costs, ensuring the project stays on time and within budget.
Every donation will go directly toward this project. If we exceed our goal, any surplus will be reinvested into further improvements of facility for the benefit of the whole Corby community.
Community Impact
Beyond Corby Athletics Club, this lighting upgrade will benefit the wider community by making the track and surrounding facilities safer and more accessible throughout the year. The improved lighting will allow a broader range of users — including local schools, fitness groups, football teams, and triathlon clubs — to train and host sessions during the darker months and evenings.
The facility is already a shared community asset, and we work closely with other local sports organisations who rely on it for regular training. With modern LED lighting in place, these groups will have greater flexibility to use the space safely and confidently after dark, supporting year-round participation in sport and physical activity.
This project will not only encourage healthier lifestyles and active habits, but also reinforce Corby AC’s role as a central hub for sport, wellbeing, and community connection in the area — bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together through inclusive, accessible sport.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target and make this project a reality:
1) Make a pledge today – every pound counts!
Be one of our early backers and help build the momentum we need. We have just 8 short weeks to hit our target, and your support at this stage is absolutely vital. Whether it’s £5 or £3000, your pledge will directly help us deliver a safer, brighter, and more inclusive future for Corby Athletics Club.
2) Spread the word – be our voice in the community!
We need your help to get the word out. Share our project on social media, tell your friends and family, or mention it at your local club or workplace. The more people who hear about our campaign, the more likely we are to succeed. A simple share could lead to our next big donor!
3) Claim a reward and be part of our journey!
We’ve created a range of exciting rewards to thank our amazing supporters. Simply choose a reward amount from the list below—whether it’s a small token of appreciation or something more exclusive—and help us light up Corby Athletics Club for the future.
Every reward claimed brings us one step closer to our goal. Plus, you’ll be part of our journey all the way to the big switch-on celebration!
4) Fundraise for us – turn your passion into progress!
Fancy organising a sponsored walk, bake sale, fun run, or team challenge? Go for it! Setting up your own fundraiser is easy and only takes a few minutes—no bank details needed. Just hit the ‘contact project’ button at the top of the page to let us know. Your creativity and effort could make a huge difference.
Thank you !
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made