The Angus Irvine Playing Fields Fund (AIPFF) exists to increase opportunities for kids and young people in inner-city and disadvantaged areas to play sport and enjoy its many benefits. We provide much needed grant funding to community clubs, many of which are volunteer led. This, in turn, enables them to transform the lives of underserved young people in their local communities.
Requirements:
Applications must focus on including young people, age 5 to 18 years old, who otherwise be excluded from sport such as:
- Disadvantaged young people
- Women and girls
- Young people from minority ethnic communities
- Young offenders and those at risk of offending
What They Will Fund:
Applications can be made for grants towards some or all the following types of projects with the intention of growing capacity to reach more young people:
- The development and improvement of playing fields and other community sport facilities
- The delivery of projects and programmes to prevent youth crime and anti-social behaviour
- The development and training of volunteers including the provision of qualifications
- The development of long-term sustainability, for example marketing and finance expertise
- The organising, coaching and other key operational costs of running sports activities. The AIPFF will not fund 100% of facility builds or renovation projects (capital costs).
The fund is available to local community groups and sports clubs (with priority given to sports clubs):
- Based in Greater Manchester, Oxfordshire, Greater London, or the West Midlands Combined Authority. Priority will be give to organisations/groups that are already supported by Access Sport.
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- Based in or serving a borough or ward within the top 20% Indices of Multiple Deprivation.
How To Apply:
You can apply using the button below through their online application form.
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