Together Fund Application

The Together Fund is a continuation of the Moving our Community Fund that was set up in April 2020 as part of Sport England’s support package to help the sport and physical activity sector through the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. 
We are delighted that Leap have successfully applied for £75,000 to identify, support and offer funding to community groups and organisations passionate about tackling inequalities surrounding access to sport and physical activity across Bucks and MK. 
Grant applications must come from organisations which are formally constituted, not-for-profit, and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes residents.
This includes:

With funds provided by Sport England, Leap has set up this fund dedicated to help the sport and physical activity sector through the Covid-19 crisis.   
Grants are available from £250 to £5,000 with most grants being up to £3,000.
The grant is available to community organisations who are supporting the priority groups to be active, these groups are as follows:

People from lower Socio-economic groups
People who are ethnically and culturally diverse
People with Long Term Conditions
Disabled People

Survival and COLC
 
Use of this funding

Organisations must demonstrate the following:
Impact on at least one of the four priority groups
Funds to be used to operate and support existing activity/sessions
Show how the funding will either help a trusted club/community body to survive through the next 6 months and/or support their participants to remain active in the COVID-19 lockdown and early recovery stages over the next 6 months
Is there a clear ‘line of sight’ from this investment to physical activity taking place either now or in the immediate future
Demonstrate a clear financial need for the funding sought
Not be a duplicate application for funding already received from the Sport England Community Emergency Fund.
Be eligible to receive Sport England Lottery Funding
 
What can't we fund?

Organisations and/or projects operating solely outside of Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes
Activities promoting a particular religious or political belief
Overseas travel
Individuals
Statutory organisations (with the exception of parish councils)
CICs limited by shares
Organisations whose principal concern is animal welfare
Relief of statutory responsibilities
Retrospective funding
 
Completing your Application

Whilst we have endeavoured to make this form as quick and easy for you to complete as possible, it is worth noting that the more detailed and clear information you are able to provide, the easier it is for our team to assess your application. 

You will be required to upload a number of Supporting Documents. You may find that it is helpful to obtain copies of these documents before beginning your application.

The documents you will be asked to provide are;
A copy of your governing document
A signed copy of your most recent set of annual accounts