The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) is delighted to announce that £85,423 has been awarded in grants from the Made By Sport ‘Clubs In Crisis’ Fund.
This investment in local grassroots sports clubs and organisations will leave a long-lasting and positive legacy for the futures of young people.
Ryde Swimming Club
Ryde Swimming Club like most swimming clubs has struggled financially following the closures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The club are using their grant of £2,021 to build the club back up to full strength, while supporting athletes to return back to training and to help prevent them from leaving the sport.
Todd Miller, General Manager at Waterside Community Trust said,
“The funding will provide more coaches to enable the club to continue training local talent and producing more great swimmers on our Island.”
The Made By Sport #ClubsInCrisis Fund, supported by the Cash4Clubs scheme, is benefitting 40 clubs and organisations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, enabling them to deliver sports development programmes for people under the age of 25. The grants aim to encourage and develop a range of life skills and knowledge that benefits both individuals and their local communities.
Mason: A vital outlet for young people to recover and thrive
Sophie Mason, CEO of Made By Sport, said,
“We truly believe that community and grassroots clubs and organisations will provide a vital outlet for young people to not only recover from the effects of the pandemic but thrive in the future.
“That’s why we’re delighted to see so many groups across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight secure support from the Clubs In Crisis Fund.”
Sophie continued,
“They offer more than just an opportunity to participate in sport, they allow young people to improve their mental health, learn invaluable life skills and keep them engaged in the local community.
“That’s why we’re thrilled to support UK Community Foundations and HIWCF in enabling these grants to be given to such worthy groups.”
Scott: These grants are making a real difference
Jacqui Scott, HIWCF Chief Executive added,
“Sporting clubs and activities for young people are returning back to normal, thanks to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, and we would like to thank Made By Sport for investing in sports at this time.
“These grants are making a real difference to the lives of local young people, providing them with fantastic opportunities to develop their skills and confidence after all the challenges and disruption they have experienced over the past 18 months.
“It is vital that we use sport as a tool to bring young people together to be more active and healthy, which in the longer term will help to bring our communities together.”
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation
HIWCF is committed to supporting the resources and projects of smaller community groups and voluntary organisations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. During 2020 the Foundation awarded over £2.3 million in grants to help disadvantaged and vulnerable people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
HIWCF currently have grant funding programmes available until 4th October 2021 for local charitable and community organisations, via the HIWCF Website.
News shared by Lucy on behalf of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation. Ed
