Sported
Overview
They provide business resources and financial assistance, so that these organisations can concentrate on doing what they do best - improving the lives of disadvantaged young people through sport
Sported Grants
Sported has a small grants programme now open for applications across Northern Ireland but to be eligible to apply groups, must be
- members of sported
- to become a member of sported. groups must be working using sport for development with young people aged 11-25 years old.
- have a turnover of £50,000 or less per annum
- be a constituted group
- hold a bank account.
How much is it for and when does it have to be spent?
- sported. small grants are for up to £2,000
- They will usually be spent in one year from being awarded
- It must be used to deliver sport for development with young people aged 11-25 years old.
Who can apply?
- Sported. member groups that have a turnover of under £50,000 a year
- Individuals cannot apply for a sported. grant
Sported Membership
Groups interested in becoming members should be working with young people aged 11-25 and be using sport for development to deliver a stated outcome. These outcomes include:
- Developing the confidence, workplace and life skills in young people
- Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
- Promoting inclusion
- Building strong communities and education in health and wellbeing.
- Membership of Sported is free, pending fulfilment of key criteria.
- For more information, visit www.sported.org.uk
Benefits of Sported Membership
Once accepted, Members can access a whole range of services that will assist them to develop their organisation. These exclusive services are:
- Being part of the Sported network - you will be part of a network of like-minded and inspirational organisations all working to achieve the same outcomes for young people.
- Member newsletters - you will receive both a monthly national newsletter and a quarterly regional newsletter
- Online resources - you will gain access to a wide range of business focused "How to Guides" and templates, designed to help our Members in every aspect of their organisation.
- Insurance scheme - our bespoke partnership with Lockton Affinity ensures that our Members are able to save large sums of money on their insurance needs.
- Skilled volunteers - you will have the opportunity to be matched with a volunteer whose skills meet the needs of your organisation, whether this is through a one-to-one Mentor support for a sustained period of time or more ad hoc support because you need an answer to a specific question.
- Training and networking events - from time to time, Sported run training events to meet specific needs identified by our Members
- Provide information and advice on funding - there is a range of external funding available for Members to apply for. Local Area Managers and volunteer teams will help to signpost you to the most appropriate source of funding for your organisation.
- Grants - Sported run two grant schemes - Area Managers and their volunteer team will signpost you to the most appropriate grant scheme for your organisation.