Clubs, Coaches, Volunteers Newsletter July 2023

“Without volunteers, most sport and activity simply wouldn’t happen”. Following our recent campaign in support of Volunteers Week 2023 to celebrate local volunteers across Kent and Medway, we thought it timely to do a Spotlight On: Volunteering.

We want to showcase the fantastic work that is already going on across the county by local volunteers, highlight the benefits of volunteering and signpost you to the support available to help local organisations recruit and retain more volunteers.

Follow this link to Spotlight On: Volunteering

Active Kent & Medway’s annual conference will take place on Wednesday 18 October 2023 at Kent Event Centre, Detling. This FREE conference will focus on how we can all work together to support those who are already active, as well as tackling the inequalities that currently prevent some of us from enjoying the benefits that moving more in our everyday lives can bring to our physical and mental wellbeing.

The theme of this year’s conference is: ‘Move Together. Towards a healthier, more active county.’

With keynote speakers, Q&A panels, workshops and opportunities to network, we hope you’ll join us for this year’s event. Bookings are now open via the link below.

KCC Capital Grant Scheme for Sport

Is your sports club looking for funding to assist with a new facility or building improvements, or looking at purchasing a piece of fixed equipment? Or, perhaps you need support to make your venue more accessible to disabled people?

The KCC Capital Grant for Sport can offer up to £10,000 towards improving any sport and physical activity facilities for residents across Kent. The next deadline for applications is 31 August 2023. Please submit your applications before this date.

“The funding was a key part of being able to get the project started.” Three Hills Sports Park

Active Kent & Medway Small Grant

Small grants are available of up to £500 for local clubs and organisations looking to encourage and increase participation in physical activity for those living in Kent or Medway.

Funding could be available to cover facilitator or coaching costs, venue hire, equipment, marketing and publicity for projects such as new programmes, festivals, events, launches or celebrations of activity, that re-engage with previous audiences and/or encourages those new to activity to continue to be active.

“A simple application and fast to be approved. It’s made such a difference to the lives of the people within the group.”