Allendale Golf Club Community Water Supply Project

Aim

Help Allendale Golf Club install a safe, reliable mains water supply to secure our community club’s future.

Who are we?

Allendale Golf Club is a volunteer‑run, community‑focused club founded in 1906. We provide affordable, accessible golf for people of all ages and abilities, and our Clubhouse serves as a valued community space for meetings, social events, and informal gatherings.

A core part of our identity is Junior Golf at AGC. Each year, around fifteen juniors—mainly in the Under‑13 age group—attend our weekly club night from May to September. Supported by four dedicated volunteers, the children take part in coached skills‑based activities before heading out onto the course to play several holes, putting their new skills into practice and learning the rules of the game. Regular competitions in a variety of formats help them progress, beginning with six‑hole events from the blue tees and moving up to nine holes as their confidence grows.

Our junior pathway begins even earlier through our partnership with Allendale Primary School, where we arrange for a golf professional to deliver curriculum‑time sessions. Children who show an interest are invited to the club for taster sessions, and this has become our most successful route into the sport, with many going on to become Junior Members.

Together, these programmes reflect our commitment to nurturing young players, strengthening community connections, and ensuring that golf in Allendale remains welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable for future generations.   

Why are we crowdfunding?

Our clubhouse currently relies on an old spring-fed water system which has become unreliable due to increasingly dry conditions. Despite ongoing testing and filtration costs, the water supply no longer provides a sustainable long-term solution

We are crowdfunding to install a new mains water connection that will provide safe, reliable water for members, visitors, juniors and community users.

This project will help protect the long-term future of our club and improve facilities for everyone who uses them.

How we’ll spend the money raised

How we’ll spend the money raised

We’re delighted to have secured £11,125 from Sport England’s Movement Fund to support this essential project. This funding covers a significant portion of the installation and connection costs — but we must raise the remaining £11,125 to complete the work.

Budget Breakdown

• Legals & Wayleaves – £3,600
• Land Agents Fee – £1,200
• Chlorination of Pipe – £1,044
• Pipe Laying  – £11,220
• Northumbrian Water Mains Connection – £5,186

Total Project Cost – £22,250

Funding Position

• Sport England Movement Fund Award: £11,125
• Amount we still need to raise: £11,125

Sport England’s grant covers a significant portion of the installation and connection costs, but community support is essential to close the funding gap and ensure the project can proceed on schedule.

Every pledge — large or small — directly supports the future of Allendale Golf Club and the many people who rely on it.

Community impact

This project will benefit the whole community. 

The improved water supply will allow us to:

• Continue junior coaching and school links
• Improve facilities for women and young people
• Host visitors and community events
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all users

Allendale Golf Club is more than a sports facility — it is a social hub, a place for physical activity, and a valued rural asset. This project ensures it remains accessible, safe, and sustainable for future generations.

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. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 4th September 2026 at 9:44am