Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund returns for seventh year
SPORTS CLUBS in Edinburgh and the Lothians can apply for a share of £50,000 from the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund.
People of all ages and abilities will be encouraged to take part in physical activity by offering sports clubs the chance to secure some essential funding. A range of funding tiers is available, with one club in the area guaranteed to secure £2,500.
Nearly 500 community clubs in Scotland have benefitted in the £290,000 allocated by the fund in the last six years.
From gymnastics to football and volleyball to bowling, any sporting organisation that meets the application criteria can apply. Aldi supported a selection of sports clubs in the area last year, including Lismore Rugby Football Club and trampolining club, PHD FUNdamentals. The additional funding helped both clubs fund training sessions and buy new equipment.
Richard Holloway, Regional Managing Director for Aldi Scotland, said: “Since launching in 2016, our Scottish Sport Fund has given a wide range of sports clubs the chance to benefit from essential funding to help them invest in much needed equipment and resources.
“Sports clubs across
Scotland have had a really challenging time over the last two years, and I am proud that Aldi's Scottish Sport Fund gives these clubs a helping hand to continue the fantastic work they do in their communities.
“Each year, we are blown away by the applications we receive, and I look forward to welcoming more in 2022.
“I'd encourage any sports clubs across Edinburgh and The Lothians to apply and take advantage of this excellent funding opportunity.”
The fund is part of the retailer's wider commitment to help local communities in Scotland, which it also does through its Neighbourly partnership and Supermarket Sweep.
Sports clubs located across Edinburgh and The Lothians have until Sunday 25 September to apply. One applicant will be selected to receive £2,500 of funding, two applicants will each receive £1,000 of funding, while several other applicants will each receive £500 of funding.
The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland meeting the application criteria.
All applications will be considered by the Aldi judging panel and entrants will be notified of the outcome of their funding application within four to six weeks from the region's deadline.
www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund