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Finding the funds to start a new club can be a big issue; so do we know of any specific funding streams you can apply for? Depending on what you want to do, there are a number of sources you could try. A point to note is that the amount of money needed for a club is generally small and most science based grant funds are only available for much larger projects. Nevertheless, here are some suggested starting points:

  • Your first port-of-call should be your head of department or headteacher.  Explain what you are setting up and what the benefits to the school will be.
  • The best sources of funding are likely to be Local businesses – talk to your Education and Business Partnership (EBP)
  • Local government – try your local authority for funding e.g. Gifted and Talented, Extended Schools funding.
  • National Lottery Awards for All - £300 to £10000. You can apply any time and get a decision in 8 weeks http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index.html
  • Directory of Grant Making Trusts - available at your local reference library; look for details of local grant funds that you could apply for.
  • Talk to your PTA – could they raise some money for start-up costs?
  • Try your local SETPOINT – they may know of resource boxes you could borrow, likely local sources of money or local sponsorship schemes.
Most clubs cost between £100 and £5000 per year to run, depending on the number of participants and the equipment need. We recommend that you develop a comprehensive budget projection for the first year during your initial planning.

When applying for funding make sure you are specific about:

  • What you want to do.
  • Who your target audience are.
  • What specifically you will spend the money on.
  • Any collaborative or partnership work.
  • The outcomes (preferably measurable).
  • How you are going to evaluate success.
  • This will enhance the chances of being successful with your application.
One way to ensure sustainability is to seek a start up grant and then charge a small club membership fee to cover the cost of the consumables needed.
 
 
 

Funding is always easier to obtain to start up a new project and can be much more difficult to source for continuing it.


 

Schools should remember that any donations made by parents (e.g. a one-off payment at the start to term to cover trips & extra-curricular activities) can be Gift Aided, giving an extra 25%.

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