Coronavirus Support for Sports Clubs
We recognise that clubs, groups and athletes have been hit badly by the recent pandemic and in response to this, we are offering a new grant programme which is available to clubs, organisations, groups and participants wanting to restart some sporting activity following Covid-19.
This grant is to help with any additional costs that they may incur as a result of adhering to government / national governing body guidelines that have been put in place.
Grants are also available to individual athletes whose personal circumstances have been affected by the pandemic and may struggle with membership and fees to continue with their previous activity.
The application process is open from until end of December 2020.
Additional Support
- Sport England Emergency Fund - This new fund aims to help community sport and physical activity organisations who are experiencing short term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. This £20 million fund is designed to complement other sources of funding from the government, such as funds targeted at small businesses, so please do check the guidelines before you consider applying.
- Club Matters - provides lots of guidance for sports clubs through the current crisis. Templates and guidance include topics such as; emergency financial planning, securing your premises, understanding financial support available, running virtual meetings and making the most of social media channels are available.
- Further advice and guidance is also available from Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent SASSOT
For further support or guidance please contact; leisureservices@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
If you belong to a sports club, your club could benefit from being a member of the local sports council
Contact Cheadle Sports Council
Once registered you can
- nominate talented individuals or teams to be recognised for their achievements at the local sports council awards - you may be nominated yourself
- become an accredited sports club by visiting the Sport across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent website for information
- apply for business rates relief - visit the community ammateur sport club (CASC) registration website to become a registered CASC
