Derbyshire Sport - Coach Bursary fund
Coaches can apply for a maximum of 50% of thr total cost of a course or £200 whichever is the lowest. Application forms and further details can be found on the Derbyshire Sport website: www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/resources/coach-bursary-fund
Recruit to Coach – (Derby Based Clubs Only)
What is the Recruit to Coach Project?
The Recruit to Coach Project aims to provide new coaches with the opportunity to access funding to help them gain new qualifications in sport. The project specifically aims to engage new people into coaching.
How much can a new coach apply for?
New coaches can apply for up to £320 to cover costs including:
• £150 for scholarship courses
• £50 for First Aid and Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshops
• CRB Clearance and volunteer expenses
As part of the grant conditions, each volunteer coach must receive a minimum of £150 scholarship which can be used for leader qualifications, coaching qualifications or generic workshops.
What are the criteria?
Coaches must be affiliated to a sports club based in Derby.
Coaches will be expected to complete 30 hours voluntary coaching at the club which they are placed with or already have membership with. This should be monitored by the club referee.
For more information please contact Will Turner on 01332 641243 or on email - Will.Turner@derby.gov.uk
Cash 4 Clubs
Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants ranging from £250 to £1000. It is a simple scheme aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provide the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club.
Avalible to new and existing clubs -
• Affiliated clubs only.
• Between £250 and £1,000.
• Simple application form.
Examples of what they will fund:
• Training for Coaches to ensure they are all level 1 standard
• First aid training for coaches and new first aid equipment
http://cash-4-clubs.com
Please note that there may also be further funding opportunites within your district/borough where you are based. There for it is worth contacting you Local Authority to enquire of any funding pots avalible.