Sports clubs invited to apply for grassroots funding

Sports clubs in Wolverhampton are eligible to apply for grants of up to £500

Sports clubs in Wolverhampton are being invited to apply for funding to enhance their coaching set-up and increase participation rates.

Wolverhampton City Sports Advisory Council has launched a new funding initiative with grants of up to £500 to help meet officiating and coaching costs, and to increase participation among less active people.

Applications are open now, and funding will be awarded on a rolling basis until all grants have been allocated.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed said it was a "fantastic opportunity for our local sports clubs to grow and thrive".

He added that the grants also supported the council strategy to get more local residents active and and allow them to feel "connected through sport".

Tim Lorimer, vice chair of the Wolverhampton City Sports Advisory Council, said: "We know that upskilling club members with National Governing Body qualifications is expensive, and it is hoped this funding will help clubs improve members' officiating abilities.

"Recruitment of additional members is never easy, and again, this funding will help."