Apply forAldi Sports Fund

Sports clubs across Renfrewshire can apply for a share of a £50,000 sports fund, with one lucky club in with the chance of securing a £2,500 funding boost.

Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund is an initiative that aims to help people of all ages and abilities take part in physical activity within their local communities by offering sports clubs the chance to secure essential funding.

From gymnastics and youth tennis to local sports trusts,the fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland.

This year, Aldi’s prizes will again focus on developing grassroots sports, giving local sports clubs the opportunity to receive funding ranging from £500 to £2,500.

Through the fund, more than 458 clubs across Scotland have benefitted from a funding uplift of more than £240,000, helping sports clubs across the country maximise their potential and encouraging more people to engage with physical and sporting activity.

In 2020, Aldi supported a selection of sports clubs across Renfrewshire including Clyde Windsurfing Club.

Previous years have seen other clubs such as Paisley Pirates, Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH), React Basketball, Return to Life SCIO Transitions, Amputee Football Scotland, Who Cares? Scotland and Carolside Sports Club receive a share of the cash.

Richard Holloway, regional managing director for Aldi Scotland, said: “Since 2016, the Scottish Sport Fund has given a wide range of sports clubs the chance to benefit from essential funding to help attract new members and invest in much needed equipment and resources.

“The past year has been increasingly challenging for sports clubs across Scotland and has highlighted the important role they play in promoting both physical and mental well-being.

“We look forward to welcoming applications from a wide range of local sports clubs and I’d encourage any club based across Renfrewshire to get involved and take advantage of this excellent funding opportunity.”

Sports clubs located across Renfrewshire and surrounding areas have until November 1 to apply.

One applicant will receive £2,500, two applicants will each receive £1,000, while several others will each receive £500 of funding.

Visit www.aldi.co.uk/ scottishsportfund