Sports funding

Funding for sports clubs

Sports clubs can get funding through grants and Sport England. 

Elmbridge Sports Council Grant Aid

Voluntary, community and faith organisations in Elmbridge can apply for grants and funding through our community grants and funding process.

Sport England

Visit Sport England: Our funds for the current national funding for community sports clubs.

Funding for individuals

The FACS (Free Access for County Sportspeople) scheme supports county-level performers by offering free access to training facilities in Elmbridge. It aims to help them reach their full potential.

Who can apply

To be eligible, you must:

• be a current county-level sports person in any Sport England-recognised sport, in any age group
• live in the borough of Elmbridge

Training facilities you can use

You can use:

• Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, KT12 2JG
• The Hurst Swimming Pool, Dunstall Way, East Molesey, KT8 1PD

How to apply

You’ll need to provide supporting evidence. This must be either:

• a selection confirmation letter
• a letter of support from your coach

Note: Website screenshots are not accepted.

Apply for a FACS membership

For more information, email sport@elmbridge.gov.uk.

Help with finding sports funding

The Elmbridge sports development team can:

• help you find external funding sources
• endorse funding applications for clubs or individuals
• offer general advice and support

You can also use the Active Surrey Grant Finder to search for funding opportunities.

For more information, email sport@elmbridge.gov.uk.