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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Sport Specific Major Grant Project Fund (Hatfield Community Sports Fund)

A capital fund within the Hatfield Community Sports Fund, ring-fenced for rugby union. It gives £50,000 to £200,000 for capital projects such as new changing rooms, major facility improvements or fixed equipment that benefit rugby and the residents of Hatfield. Applications need the support of the RFU and the landowner's written permission, and applicants present to the fund's board.

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You could get
£50,000 – £200,000
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Heavy
budgets, references, often several stages

Who can apply

  • Formally constituted not-for-profit organisations and statutory bodies, such as sports clubs, voluntary organisations, local authorities or schools, for rugby union projects in Hatfield (Welwyn Hatfield)
  • Not open to individuals, sole traders, partnerships or profit-making organisations
  • The governing document must contain a clear not-for-profit statement and a charitable dissolution clause; membership should be open to all, and the committee must include at least three unrelated people who do not live together
  • Projects must start within 16 weeks and be delivered within 18 months of the award letter, have at least 10 years' security of tenure (or ownership) and the landowner's written permission, have engaged the RFU before applying, and show that funding has been sought elsewhere

What it funds

Capital projects that benefit the sport of rugby and the residents of Hatfield, focused on providing sustainable sport in Hatfield and working towards one or more of these objectives:

  • Creating new opportunities for young people to play sport
  • The development of an existing sport in Hatfield
  • Getting under-represented groups from Hatfield involved in sport, in Hatfield

Examples are construction of new facilities (for example a new changing room), significant development or improvement of existing facilities, and fixed items of equipment (e.g. fencing or rugby posts).

What it will not fund

  • Erection of temporary buildings, unless part of a larger building work
  • Projects that do not benefit Hatfield residents
  • Projects that are not supported by the sport's national and/or county governing body
  • The general running costs of an organisation (e.g. rent, gas, electricity, and insurance costs)
  • Ongoing revenue costs, for example coaching fees or generic equipment costs
  • Used road vehicles
  • Projects that take place or incur costs (including deposits and application costs) before the date of the offer letter
  • Contingency costs and VAT you can recover
  • Projects involving travel to another country
  • Sponsorship, endowments or loan repayments

How to apply

  1. Engage with the RFU (the national governing body) before applying
  2. Complete the application form and check the pre-submission checklist
  3. Email the form to sport@welhat.gov.uk with all supporting documents attached, or post hard copies to the Hatfield Community Sports Fund, Community Partnerships Team, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
  4. Present your project to the board, with support from the national governing body, and answer the board's questions

Applications are not assessed until all documents have been provided.

Have ready

  • Governing document/constitution
  • Past three years of audited and approved accounts
  • Last three months' bank statements
  • Safeguarding policy for children/vulnerable adults (where applicable)
  • Development/business plan for the project
  • Budget for the proposed project, with evidence of costs (e.g. three separate quotes)
  • Letters of support from the national governing body
  • Evidence of other funding applications linked to the project, including why any were unsuccessful
  • Landowner's written permission
  • Details of two independent referees
  • If applicable, a long-term plan for upgrading the facility (e.g. a sinking fund)

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