Return to Sport Fund
Information and Application Form
Background Information:
Derbyshire Sport, on behalf of Derbyshire County Council is looking to invest funding to support the development of new weekly sports sessions for over 25’s within the boundaries of Derbyshire County Council. The “Return to Sport” Fund is part of Derbyshire Sport’s 2012 Legacy Programme. It is hoped that there will be an additional 15 sustainable weekly sports sessions created for adults through this investment.
Completing the application:
Before you complete the application form please read the following information which will help you complete the form and give guidance to the fund.
About the Funding:
This funding is to help start new sports activity and encourage people to either try a new sport or get back into a sport that they have previously taken part in. The funding will help you deliver a set of “organised” sessions over a period of 12 weeks (or 12 sessions in total)
The sessions will be formal but are aimed at recreational fun level rather than club/coached sessions. For example Back to Netball, No Strings Badminton, Try Golf, Ball Again Basketball.
The funding is aimed at targeting the 25 year old + age group.
Funding Conditions:
Your project needs to meet the following criteria:
- The project should be 12 weeks or 12 sessions in duration (to be reviewed at 5 weeks/sessions)
- The project should deliver a recognised National Governing Body/Formalised sport session
- The project should be new activity that will attract new participants “into or back in to sport”
- The project should be delivered to NGB guidelines – i.e. have appropriate qualified staff according to the NGB criteria. For example to run a Back to Netball session there should be a Level 2 Qualified member of staff that sets up and organises the session
- The sessions are supported by the NGB or Local Authority Sports Development Officer
- The sessions need to start by the end of September 2013. I.e. first session to start in September
- There should be a charge of a minimum of £3 per session to try to ensure that there is sustainability for the project to continue after the 12 weeks/sessions
- The sessions are based within the boundaries of Derbyshire County Council
- Register with Active Derbyshire and use the Active Derbyshire Logo on promotional materials
- Commit to posting information on Facebook, and create conversations with participants to understand motivations and promote to other
- Commit to creating a new on-going sessions, aimed at adults aged 25 +
- Complete a short monitoring form and case study to show the impact of the programme
How much can I apply for?
- The total amount of funding that you can apply for is £400. This will be paid in 2 payments.
- The first payment will be £200 and then second payment of £200 will be released after 5 weeks/sessions when a short progress report has been completed. This will be to review the number of participants that have started on the course and to ensure that it will be successful. If at 5 weeks/sessions there are no participants or it is felt that the course isn’t going to be successful a decision will be made by the panel as to whether the second payment will be made and the course should continue.
What can I apply for?
Funding can support the following items:
- Coaching/staffing costs
- Facility hire
- Start-up equipment
- Marketing materials
Who can apply?
- Sport Development Departments, Sports Clubs, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Leisure Centres, Community Groups or similar organisations
What’s not eligible?
- Organisations cannot apply for funding that will take place in Derby City. The funding is for activity within the Derbyshire County Council Boundaries
How can I apply?
Please apply through the online application form, which can be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/returntosport.
When can I apply?
- Applications are currently open. Closing date for applications are Friday 19th July 2013
How will the application be determined?
- A small panel will decide on the successful applications
When will I be informed whether the application has been successful?
- All applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision by Monday 29th July 2013
For more information contact Angela Kirkham, Healthy Lifestyles Officer for Derbyshire Sport on 01773 571225 or e-mail angela.kirkham2@derbyshire.gov.uk