Tag: sport and recreation

Our places in the sun #SandwellRipple
Our places in the sun #SandwellRipple

August was the month of celebrating our beautiful open spaces as part of SCVO’s Ripple Campaign. We highlighted the impact of all the organisations running incredible activities and services across […]
The Barclays Community Sport Fund – Female Coaches Grants 2026
The Barclays Community Sport Fund – Female Coaches Grants 2026

The Barclays Community Sport Fund, in partnership with the Sported Foundation, is currently inviting applications for its Female Coaches for Girls Grants, aimed at increasing the number of qualified female […]
Angus Irvine – Playing Fields Fund September 2026
Angus Irvine – Playing Fields Fund September 2026

Local community groups, sports clubs, and charities in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, and the West Midlands can now apply forgrants of between £2,500 and £5,000 from the Angus Irvine […]
Arnold Clark: Free Sports Equipment Available for Youth Teams
Arnold Clark: Free Sports Equipment Available for Youth Teams

Grassroots youth sports teams in Scotland, England and Wales can apply for support through the Gear Up for Sport programme, funded by UK motor retailer Arnold Clark. The programme offers […]
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust: Grants for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis
The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust: Grants for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis

Individuals with disabilities and groups working with people with disabilities can apply for grants to help them play tennis. The funding is being made available through the Dan Maskell Tennis […]
Footy fun for youngsters with visual impairment
Footy fun for youngsters with visual impairment

Weekly football sessions are kicking off for young people who have, or are at risk of having, a visual impairment. Sessions will be on Wednesdays after school (term time only) […]
Funding Available to Improve Women and Girls’ Access to Football, Cricket and Tennis 
Funding Available to Improve Women and Girls’ Access to Football, Cricket and Tennis 

The Barclays Community Sport Fund is now open for applications to its 2026 Access Grant programme. Grants of £1,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations. The funding aims to make football, […]
Buddle Have Created a Guide to The Cost of Living for Not for Profits
Buddle Have Created a Guide to The Cost of Living for Not for Profits

Buddle provide free learning and support resources to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity, and the professionals that work with them.  Although mainly supporting […]
Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis 
Grants Available for Disabled Individuals and Groups to Play Tennis 

Individuals with disabilities and groups working with people with disabilities can apply for grants to help them play tennis. The funding is being made available through the Dan Maskell Tennis […]
Get your wheels in motion!
Get your wheels in motion!

Everyone is welcome to join the Brushstrokes Community Bike Ride on Saturday November 15th. The beautiful woodland and lakes of Sandwell Valley are the backdrop for the ride, setting off […]
England and Wales Cricket Board’s County Grants Fund
England and Wales Cricket Board’s County Grants Fund

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that its County Grants Fund has re-opened for applications. The aim of the Fund is to support affiliated cricket clubs in […]
Boxing is Love Equipment Fund
Boxing is Love Equipment Fund

Over the next three months, the Boxing is Love Equipment Fund will be giving away free punching bags and offering an additional £10,000 worth of high-quality boxing bags at heavily […]