Dickie Bird Foundation
Description
The Foundation was established by Dickie Bird in March 2004 with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people, nationwide, to participate in sport. The vision of the Foundation is to assist young people under 18 years of age to participate, to the best of their ability, in the sport of their choice irrespective of their social circumstances, culture or ethnicity, and to ensure that, in doing so, they improve their chances both inside and outside sport.
Eligible activity
Shirts, shorts, footwear, equipment (if equipment is for public use the foundation will not consider it in applications), travel expenses (UK only) and dress standards (if the sport requires a certain dress standard).
Exclusions
Applications will not be accepted from groups, clubs, schools, colleges, associations. The foundation does not provide funding for professional fees, travel outside the UK, scholarships, equipment that is available for use elsewhere, overnight accommodation or anything considered to be a professional fee.
Available funding
There are no maximum grant levels stated in the guidelines, although it is expected that grants will not exceed £5000.
Who can apply
Individuals in schools, clubs, universities, colleges, sporting societies or sports associations are eligible to apply for funding. Projects must take place in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). Individuals must be under the age of 18 years at the time of making the application.
Deadlines
Applications may be submitted at any time and are assessed regularly throughout the year.
Contact details
http://www.thedickiebirdfoundation.co.uk/home/grant-information/