Derbyshire Cricket Board - Club Development

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed a new four year whole sport funding plan with Sport England for the development of grassroots cricket.

The grant award of £37.8million is for the period 2009 to 2013 and covers both capital and revenue expenditure plans. It will be invested in projects that grow participation; sustain involvement; increase the satisfaction levels of participants; and creates pathways for excellence from the playground to Test Arena.

The plan will also see the ECB continue its focus on improving opportunities for women, girls and disabled players to participate in cricket.

“This agreement is fantastic news for cricket and will enable us to continue our work to increase opportunities for people to take part in our sport. The ECB has been awarded the largest grant of any National Governing Body which demonstrates the confidence that Sport England has in our ability to deliver grassroots programmes.

“I would like to thank everyone in cricket, from the thousands who volunteer at local clubs through to our development team, who have helped to helped us to build partnerships in community cricket.”

“I can also announce that the ECB has determined that a significant portion of the Whole Sport Plan funding will be directed toward the Cricket Foundation’s Chance to Shine initiative. This award, alongside agreement we have reached with Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe about future funding arrangements, mean that Chance to Shine’s £20m four-year investment programme funded jointly by the private and public sector can move ahead.”

“It’s great news that ECB and Sport England have signed an agreement for the next four years that will ensure funding continues to be put into grassroots cricket. This funding will allow the DCB to continue with much of the activity and growth we have developed over the last few years. However, it’s also vital that we continue to work with our other cricket and business partners to bring additional and much-needed resource and funding into cricket to ensure we can offer similar levels of support over the next four years as we have been able to give in the last four.”

Cash 4 Clubs is a sports funding scheme which gives clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and generally invest in the sustainability of their club. In 2008 over £30,000 was given out in grants to 30 community sports clubs across the UK. It's a flexible, no-fuss way to get some help for your club or team.

The Cash 4 Clubs scheme is funded by Betfair and is supported by SportsAid, the charity for sports people. Betfair and SportsAid have worked in partnership for a number of years and both organisations understand the importance of community sport in promoting an active lifestyle and stimulating local pride. It's a great time to be involved with sport and Cash 4 Clubs can hopefully play an important role in helping clubs to sustain and develop themselves.

Grants & Funding support is available from a wide variety of sources. Detailed below are some of the places you can visit in search of those elusive funds. The information which has been collected will by no means be an exhaustive list & one request we would make is that if you know of anything which is not recorded then please do pass that information on so other clubs can benefit.

When searching for funding it is worth spending some time ensuring the fund is something which you are able to access & that you can meet the criteria which is required by the Funding Organisation. Funders will also be looking for something in return for the investment they have made please do ensure you are able to deliver what they are asking for.

Click on the links to take you to the relevant pages on the ECB website.....

Careful planning to ensure your ambitions are realistic and right for your club is essential. The ECB's Club Development Plan provides a format and procedure, approved by the main Grant Aid providers. For more information please visit; https://www.ecb.co.uk/clubdevelopmentplanning.

‘Your plan forms a statement of your future intentions and will demonstrate to funding organisations how your plan will satisfy their requirements adding to cricket provision in your area.'

• You should demonstrate how your project represents value for money
• Emphasise your level of need for financial support
• Make sure your application is honest and request only funds you require
• Be prepared to undergo a process of monitoring by funding agencies
• Demonstrate a degree of ‘self help' - whether in cash or in kind
• Have contingency plans in the event of a rejected application or a reduced award

It is important that you chose the correct funding agency(s) for your respective plan/ elements within your plan. Each organisation has its own particular criteria and requirements. It is therefore vital that you make contact with the individual organisation and match your plans to its respective criteria before you compile an application.

		Wednesday 22nd July 2009 ECB agrees four year funding plan with Sport England The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed a new four year whole sport funding plan with Sport England for the development of grassroots cricket. The grant award of £37.8million is for the period 2009 to 2013 and covers both capital and revenue expenditure plans. It will be invested in projects that grow participation; sustain involvement; increase the satisfaction levels of participants; and creates pathways for excellence from the playground to Test Arena. The plan will also see the ECB continue its focus on improving opportunities for women, girls and disabled players to participate in cricket. David Collier, Chief Executive of the ECB said: “This agreement is fantastic news for cricket and will enable us to continue our work to increase opportunities for people to take part in our sport. The ECB has been awarded the largest grant of any National Governing Body which demonstrates the confidence that Sport England has in our ability to deliver grassroots programmes. “I would like to thank everyone in cricket, from the thousands who volunteer at local clubs through to our development team, who have helped to helped us to build partnerships in community cricket.” “I can also announce that the ECB has determined that a significant portion of the Whole Sport Plan funding will be directed toward the Cricket Foundation’s Chance to Shine initiative. This award, alongside agreement we have reached with Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe about future funding arrangements, mean that Chance to Shine’s £20m four-year investment programme funded jointly by the private and public sector can move ahead.” Howard Dytham, Executive Manager of the DCB said: “It’s great news that ECB and Sport England have signed an agreement for the next four years that will ensure funding continues to be put into grassroots cricket. This funding will allow the DCB to continue with much of the activity and growth we have developed over the last few years. However, it’s also vital that we continue to work with our other cricket and business partners to bring additional and much-needed resource and funding into cricket to ensure we can offer similar levels of support over the next four years as we have been able to give in the last four.” Monday 22nd June 2009 Cash4Clubs Cash 4 Clubs is a sports funding scheme which gives clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, purchase new equipment, gain coaching qualifications, and generally invest in the sustainability of their club. In 2008 over £30,000 was given out in grants to 30 community sports clubs across the UK. It's a flexible, no-fuss way to get some help for your club or team. The Cash 4 Clubs scheme is funded by Betfair and is supported by SportsAid, the charity for sports people. Betfair and SportsAid have worked in partnership for a number of years and both organisations understand the importance of community sport in promoting an active lifestyle and stimulating local pride. It's a great time to be involved with sport and Cash 4 Clubs can hopefully play an important role in helping clubs to sustain and develop themselves. Click on the image to take you to the Cash4Clubs website Funding and Grant Aid - am I eligible? Grants & Funding support is available from a wide variety of sources. Detailed below are some of the places you can visit in search of those elusive funds. The information which has been collected will by no means be an exhaustive list & one request we would make is that if you know of anything which is not recorded then please do pass that information on so other clubs can benefit. When searching for funding it is worth spending some time ensuring the fund is something which you are able to access & that you can meet the criteria which is required by the Funding Organisation. Funders will also be looking for something in return for the investment they have made please do ensure you are able to deliver what they are asking for. Click on the links to take you to the relevant pages on the ECB website..... Putting your application together Careful planning to ensure your ambitions are realistic and right for your club is essential. The ECB's Club Development Plan provides a format and procedure, approved by the main Grant Aid providers. For more information please visit; https://www.ecb.co.uk/clubdevelopmentplanning. ‘Your plan forms a statement of your future intentions and will demonstrate to funding organisations how your plan will satisfy their requirements adding to cricket provision in your area.' Tips to Achieving a Successful Application • You should demonstrate how your project represents value for money • Emphasise your level of need for financial support • Make sure your application is honest and request only funds you require • Be prepared to undergo a process of monitoring by funding agencies • Demonstrate a degree of ‘self help' - whether in cash or in kind • Have contingency plans in the event of a rejected application or a reduced award Approaching the Relevant Funding Organisations It is important that you chose the correct funding agency(s) for your respective plan/ elements within your plan. Each organisation has its own particular criteria and requirements. It is therefore vital that you make contact with the individual organisation and match your plans to its respective criteria before you compile an application. http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/facilities-funding/ecb-funding-streams/ The England and Wales Cricket Trust welcomes eligible ECB affiliated cricket clubs with junior sections to consider an interest-free loan to assist in the development of facilities on their ground The sources of funding and Grant Aid for Cricket Clubs is available to download by clicking the above link
		On a more local level DCB Vice Chairman Glendon Dallard has produced an excellent document Funding Opportunities for Cricket this is placed under County News on the DCB website which is at http://derbyshirecb.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp the document links you into a whole host of other sites. It may also be worth taking a look at the following site which provides quite a lot of background information on funding the address is http://www.emfunders.org.uk/ also linked into that site is the http://www.fundersindex.co.uk/ but do give yourself some time. Also of interest may be the Derbyshire Sport site which is at Derbyshire Sport - Funding guide There is also professional support available to help you through various bodies. The funders will often provide support in completing applications local authorities & CVS among others will have staff with time dedicated to support those seeking funding.