Sport Relief Grant Scheme

24 October 2007

Using sport to tackle the exclusion and isolation experienced by some of the poorest and most disadvantaged communities

What is Sport Relief?

Sport Relief was set up by Comic Relief and BBC Sport to use the power and passion of sport to tackle poverty and disadvantage, both in the UK and in some of the world’s poorest countries.
In the UK, Sport Relief will fund work which uses sport and exercise to strengthen communities and provide opportunities for people who are excluded or disadvantaged. This may be through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disability, race, sexuality or gender.

Community Foundations across the UK will be distributing £4 million on behalf of Sport Relief.

The Community Foundation in Wales, is facilitating this scheme in Wales
on behalf of Sport Relief.

What kind of projects can you apply for?

Sport Relief is looking to support community groups who are using sport to:
• Increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation;
• Help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives to regain their confidence and self-esteem;

Priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community and are using sport and exercise as a means of addressing these needs.

We are particularly looking for projects that will have a beneficial ongoing impact on people’s lives rather than one off events and we would only consider equipment costs as part of a project.

What are the closing dates for 2007⁄08?

Friday 14th December 2007
Thursday 20th March 2008
Friday 20th June 2008
Friday 19th September 2008

How can I apply?

For a grant application form please contact:

Grants Officer
The Community Foundation in Wales
14-16 Merthyr Road
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 1DG

t: 029 20 520250
e: susan@cfiw.org.uk
w: www.cfiw.org.uk
Funded by Sport Relief, an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity 326568