Funding

Oxfordshire Sports Partnership is not a grant-making body, and generally does not have any funds of its own which are available for clubs or individuals.

However, from time to time, Oxfordshire Sports Partnership manages the distribution of funds from other bodies such as Sport England for specific projects. For information and application forms Click Here.

However if you need funding related to physical activity or sport there are a number of different options available. Sponsorship, fundraising and applying for grants are some of the possibilities.

We are happy to offer support and advice to help you with your funding application.

For any funding related queries please contact us at funding@oxfordshiresport.org or call 01865 252726.

To keep up to date with the latest funding information sign up to the Oxfordshire Sports Partnership eNews.

Securing funding can be a major task for clubs. The resources below will help you identify funding sources and make successful applications.

Documents

Funding for Sport and Physical Activity Guide - Comprehensive directory of grants available to sports clubs in Oxfordshire updated regularly.

Tips for a Successful Funding Application - Funding applications can take time and it is important that they are completed correctly. Get your application right from the start by following these tips.

UK Sport Get Sponsored Guide - Sponsorship can be a great way to get funding to support teams or individuals but getting it can be hard. This guide gives tips on how to approach getting sponsorship to maximize your chances.

Tax Relief - A Guide to CASC Status - Find out how your club might safe money through the tax relief granted by Community Amateur Sports Club Status.

Fundraising Strategy - A fundraising strategy is a plan that identifies the financial requirements of an organisation or group so that it may conduct its work and carry out its objectives.

Organisations

Sport England

Sport England is committed to the creation of a world-leading community sport system. This means focusing our investment on organisations and projects that will grow and sustain participation in grassroots sport and create opportunities for people to excel at their chosen sport.

The funding programmes are:

• Small Grants
• Sportsmatch
• Protecting Playing Fields
• Iconic Facilities
• Inspired Facilities

Visit the Sport England funding pages to find out more about their funding pots.

Sport England, JustGiving, and The Sport and Recreation Alliance have come together to make it easier for clubs to raise money and claim Gift Aid, enabling volunteers to spend more time on sport and less time on administration.

Click here for the JustGiving poster or visit the website for more information.

The OCVA Development Team is available to help you with your fundraising and project planning, plus you can sign up to their monthly funding newsletter. Their Resource Centre holds many publications about fundraising e.g. writing a better fundraising application, community fundraising strategies, and corporate fundraising strategies.

You can access FunderFinder and the Directory of Social Change website for free (to OCVA members) or £5 for each session for non-members.

Phone 01865 251946 or email funding@ocva.org.uk to make an appointment. For more details visit their website www.oxnet.org.uk.