Live Active Leisure Sport For Change Funding

Building on the success of the 'Get into Summer' Scottish Government funding, which gave clubs the opportunity to deliver targeted activities to local children and young people, LAL has launched their Sport for Change grants in partnership with the Gannochy Trust.

Up to £1,000 is available to Perth and Kinross based clubs and Community Sport Hubs to deliver new or existing projects that aim to address inequalities that prevent local people accessing quality sport and physical activity opportunities

Phil Coleman, Community Sport and Partnership Manager for LAL commented, “We are looking for projects that will use sport as the vehicle to achieve wider social outcomes, where clubs and other local community groups will work together to overcome barriers relating to participation in sport.

Examples of wider social outcomes could include improvements to the health and wellbeing of participants, a reduction in social isolation, a greater sense of community or a reduction in antisocial behaviour.

The 'Get into Summer' initiative saw 26 local clubs receive £19K to deliver free sessions to vulnerable families across Perth and Kinross communities. 1,328 children benefited with a specific focus on those most likely to be experiencing continued disadvantage following lockdown.

Such target groups included children from low-income households, children from families who have been shielding during the pandemic, and care experienced children and young people.

Mr Coleman continued, “We have a funding pot of up to £10,000 to allocate and I would urge any interested organisations and groups to apply within the next week.”

The deadline for the Sport for Change grants is 31st of January 2022. Full guidance and the application form can be found on http://www.liveactive.co.uk/News.  For assistance in completing an application form contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..