Funding Criteria

We provide grants of up to £1,000 for individuals with physical disabilities or visual impairments, and organisations supporting disability sport across South West England and Wales.

Individual Applicants

We welcome applications from individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Young people or adults based in South West England or Wales

  • Have a physical disability or visual impairment

  • Are part of a sports club, on a sporting pathway, or linked to a National Governing Body

Organisation Applicants

We welcome applications from organisations who meet the following criteria:

  • Organisations supporting people with physical disabilities or visual impairments

  • Based in or primarily benefiting South West England or Wales

  • Operating as not-for-profit entities

Eligible Costs

Disability Sport Equipment

New equipment and kit specifically designed for disability sport activities.

Please note: The Sports Foundation for the Disabled has recently amended their funding criteria and will only be supporting applications for equipment costs.

What We Cannot Fund

  • Applications from individuals or groups that have previously received funding from the Charity

  • Promotion of religious or political purposes

  • Capital items (except small equipment)

  • Ongoing training costs

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Monitoring & Reporting

Successful applicants will be expected to complete monitoring forms and share good news stories, photos, press coverage, and case studies to help us demonstrate the impact of our funding.

For Organisations

Eligible Costs

Organisations applying for funding should ensure they meet the following requirements.

Your organisation must:

  • Be based in or primarily benefit South West England or Wales
  • Operate as a not-for-profit entity
  • Examples of eligible organisations include: disability sports clubs, special schools, inclusive community groups, and registered charities working with disabled athletes

All coaches and instructors must:

  • Hold appropriate NGB (National Governing Body) or accredited qualifications
  • Maintain appropriate participant-to-coach ratios
  • Have a qualified lead coach supervising all sessions
  • Follow non-discriminatory policies in your governing documents

Your organisation must demonstrate:

  • Up-to-date risk assessments for all activities
  • Current public liability insurance
  • Access to appropriate first aid provision
  • Registration forms that capture essential participant information
  • Appropriate handling of need-to-know medical information

If your organisation works with young people or vulnerable adults, you must provide evidence of:

  • A current safeguarding policy
  • DBS checks for relevant staff and volunteers
  • Clear procedures for reporting concerns
  • Designated safeguarding lead

Ready to Apply?

If you meet our eligibility criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

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