Swimathon Foundation launches new grant scheme

 

The Foundation have recently launched a grants scheme whereby swimming pools, community groups and charities who would like to help more people enjoy swimming can apply for funds of between £300 and £2,500.

Do you know a community group that is keen to make a splash in the swimming pool? Then why not suggest they apply for a Swimathon Foundation grant?  
 

The Swimathon Foundation offers grants to organisations which intend to encourage more people to enjoy swimming or and improve accessibility for people who want to swim in the UK.

Grants of between £300 and £2,500 are available to eligible organisations such as:

• swimming pools;
• community groups and organisations;
• charities;
• swimming clubs;
• older people's organisations;
• youth groups;
• sports clubs;
• scout troops; and
• healthy living groups.

Whether you're a scout leader that would like to take your troop for a day at an open-air pool, a healthy living group wanting to try our Aquaerobics for the first time or a scuba diving club desperate for new equipment, a grant could be the helping hand you need! Applicants must have the support of a pool participating in Swimathon.

 

Activities supported may include the following:

• Fundraising events, galas or family fun days at a pool.
• Community pool 'open days'.
• Extra floats for a swimming club to improve swimmers' development.
• Transport costs to take an elderly group to a pool.
• Entrance fees for a scout group to a swimming pool.
• Club scuba diving equipment to allow more people to try the sport.
• Costs for an extra staff member to supervise a swimming trip so that more children can attend.

For more information and to apply online please visit the website: www.swimathon.org/foundation

The first round of applications closes on 21 March 2011 so make sure you pass on the word to anyone who may be interested.

If you have any questions about the grants programme or the Swimathon Foundation please don't hesitate to contact us on info@swimathonfoundation.org or 0845 459 9016.

 

Chris Turner
Club Development Manager
T: 01785 619681
E: cturner@staffordbc.gov.uk

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