Funding is the Lifeblood of Grassroots Sport. Let's Make Sure You Know How to Get It.
Every week, grassroots sports clubs across the UK fight to keep their lights on. Coaches volunteer their time. Parents run bake sales. Committees write grant applications late at night. The Sported Skills Academy's Fundraising programme exists to change that, to give the people who keep sport alive the professional skills to secure sustainable funding and build organisations that last.
Sported network organisations have unlocked over £1.2 million in funding through skills development. Imagine what a qualified fundraiser could do for yours.
Start building your Fundraising skills today
Funding is the lifeblood of every grassroots sports club. It's not a nice-to-have skill — it's one of the most important things anyone in your organisation can get better at.
- Write stronger bids and win more of the grants you apply for
- Build lasting relationships with funders, not just one-off applications
- Understand the funding landscape and know exactly where to look and when to apply
- Diversify your income so you're not relying on a single source to keep the lights on
- Make the case for your organisation's impact in a way that funders actually respond to
Asma Aroui, Bright Lights Project, Halifax.
"Asma has made excellent progress in a short space of time on her Fundraiser programme. She is already well ahead with her portfolio, producing high quality work that shows strong understanding and real care. Asma brings a positive and resilient approach to learning, always showing up with motivation and enthusiasm. This is all while balancing her role at Bright Lights and completing her Functional Skills in English too. A key celebration is her proactive mindset, she regularly shares her enjoyment of learning and personal improvement, openly reflecting on how the programme supports her development in the workplace. Although I have only recently begun working with Asma as her Development Coach, she has already made a wonderful impression, her positivity and genuine commitment make her a real pleasure to work with."
— Fundraiser Development Coach
Choose Your Level
All programmes are fully funded through the Growth and Skills Levy. No cost to you or your employer.
When can I start?
July 2026 Intake
- Application Deadline26 June 2026
- First Day of Learning10 July 2026
October 2026 Intake
- Application DeadlineTBC
- First Day of LearningTBC
Dates to be confirmed. Submit your EOI now to be first in the queue.
Ready to take the next step?
Two intakes a year, July and October 2026. Fully funded, first-come, first-served.
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