Funding

Clubs, networks and associations should consider the most appropriate way of generating the finance to meet their aims and objectives.  In some cases this will be a funding application, though in many cases this could be improving your local fundraising efforts, developing a business plan or even securing sponsorship.

Included within this funding page are a number of funding streams that your club, network and association may wish to consider to assist with supporting your aims.

Athlete Bursary

The Swim England North East Region are excited to announce that athletes can apply for an ‘Athlete Bursary’. The bursary is available for athletes who are selected to be part of Great Britain and England National squads/teams from a club that is affiliated to the North East Region for all disciplines.

It is one application per calendar year. Successful candidates can be awarded up to £500 per athlete, between the ages of 13 to 20 years old. This bursary will help towards National and International training camps and competition expenses when selected as part of England or Great Britain teams, or for essential training equipment for Para-Swimmers only.

For full information on the athlete bursary criteria, along with an application form can be available below:

North East Region Athlete Bursary Criteria 2025 v2Download
SENER Talented Athlete Bursary Application FormDownload

Please send your application form to swimnortheast@swimming.org.

Swim England North East Coach and Teacher Education Funding Scheme

Funding from the Swim England North East Region is available for affiliated clubs to support them with their coaches/teachers completing various levels of coaching qualifications. For all disciplines, funding is available for Assistant (Level 1) and Coaching (Level 2) qualifications with the addition of Senior Coaching (Level 3) funding being available for swimming. Criteria for each of the disciplines can be found below:

Coach Teacher Funding_2425Download
Senior Swimming Coach Funding 2024Download
Swim England North East Region Coach & Teacher Funding Application Form 2026Download

Please send your application forms to swimnortheast@swimming.org.

External Funding

Your local Active Partnership (previously known as County Sport Partnerships) offer a range of different funding options. Click below to see what’s on offer in your area.

Sport England are committed to the creation of a world leading community sport system.  They have a range of funding options that eligible organisations and clubs can apply for. More information is available on their website to help you find an appropriate source of funding . Alternatively you can call their Funding support line on 0845 8508 508 or email funding@sportengland.org.

Cash 4 Clubs offers all sports clubs in the UK the chance to win grants ranging from £250 to £1000. It is a simple scheme aimed at giving community clubs a helping hand and provide the opportunity to raise the money they need to invest in their club. Please click here to visit their website.

For further information please contact the Regional Development Managers:

David Parry: david.parry@swimnortheast.org / 07949 251482
Sarah Small: sarah.small@swimnortheast.org / 07949 251524
Louise Graham: louise.graham@swimnortheast.org / 07958 521120

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Funding Opportunities

The following funding opportunities are currently available for clubs to consider: Green King Proud to Pitch in: https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/proud-to-pitch-in/ BlueSpark Foundation: https://bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/ Asda foundation: https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants Two…

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