Funding sources for Sports coaches in Kent

Funding sources for Sports coaches in Kent Information about National, Regional and Local Funding that can support you in the training and development of Sports Coaches April 2010 1

Funding sources for Coaching Development in Kent Kent Sport have compiled an online tool that helps individuals, groups and organisations search for funding that include support for performers, group programmes and larger facility projects. Visit http://www.kentsport.org/funding.cfm for further details. In addition to the sources of funding for coach education I am pleased to present you with a more detailed briefing about the current national, regional and local funding that is relevant to coaches working in Kent. Please note that some of the sources may not currently be accepting applications, however I wanted to inform you of all the possibilities as many are awaiting confirmation of extensions to funding pots. As all funding schemes are subject to change and with new programmes coming online regularly it is proposed that this document will be updated twice a year initially. However, should other sources become available in the meantime it will form part of the regular coaching communication I will be developing for Kent over the next few months. I hope you find this information helpful Louisa Arnold Kent Coaching Network Officer Email: L.arnold@kent.ac.uk Mobile: 07540 690477 Phone: 01227 824395 2

Contents National Funding Nancy Ovens Bursary Page 4 Recruit into Coaching (Thanet only) Page 5 Torch Trophy Trust Page 6 Regional Funding South East Coaching Bursaries Page 7 Local Funding Kent Coach Scholarship Scheme Page 8 Kent Trust for Youth Sport Page 9 Sports Saver Fund Page 10 Pfizer Sports Fund Page 11 Maidstone Coaching Grants* Page 12 Medway Coach Development Grants* Page 12 Appendices Appendix 1: South East Bursary FAQ s Page 13-14 Appendix 2: Kent Sports Development contacts Page 15 Appendix 3: Additional Information for currently closed funding sources Page 16 *Maidstone and Medway councils offer funding grants to local coaches from those areas, it is worth investigating with your local authority as to grants or awards available to support the development of coaches. A full list of sports development contacts can be found under appendix 2. 3

Nancy Ovens Bursary Programme Overview Nancy Ovens MBE was an enthusiastic supporter of education, training and development of skills in the active leisure and learning sector. Her family set up a trust in her memory when she died to reflect the good work she had done. Since 2006, SkillsActive has offered the Nancy Ovens Bursary on behalf of the Nancy Ovens Trust, to help a coach or leader working with young people in the sector to enhance their own skills and knowledge by taking part in studies, work experience or activities outside their day-to-day job. A NATIONAL programme administered via Skills Active Who can apply: Paid or Voluntary coaches working with young people How is it accessed: Individuals can apply to skills active via their website: http://www.skillsactive.com/projects/nancy_ovens_bursary How much is available: Up to 2000 Time Scales: The deadline for applications in 7 th May 2010 Key contacts: Ben O Rourke at Skills Active Email: ben.orourke@skillsactive.com Tel: 02076322918 Additional Comments The bursary offers an opportunity for applicants to tailor their own experience in a way that will be most beneficial for their career or voluntary activity. Applicants should ensure their proposal is intuitive and demonstrates their motivation and drive. Please note only a limited number of applicants receive funding from this bursary 4

Recruit into Coaching (RiC) Thanet Only Programme Overview The aim of RiC is to recruit, train and deploy 10,000 new volunteer coaches by 2011. 5680 of the coaches will be delivered through the network of School Sport Partnerships (school settings) and 4320 through the network of County Sports Partnerships (community settings). The programme is being rolled out in 70 identified wards in England (Thanet in Kent is one of those regions) The objectives for RiC are as follows: To recruit and develop 10,000 volunteer coaches and deploy them to support sports activity by 5-19 year olds in local communities according to need. Contribute to helping the 30% sporty segment move from 4 to 5 hours of sport a week; and the 50% semi-sporty segment move from 3 to 4 hours of sport a week. Integrate the delivery of RiC into the wider PE and Sport Strategy for Young People (PESSYP) Coaching work strand and in line with the UK Coaching Framework; whilst increasing the availability of high quality coaching to young people in key sports at an early age to deliver the 5 hour sport offer. A NATIONAL programme directed at 70 targeted wards in England. For Kent this is localised to Thanet only. Who can apply: Anyone aged 16 plus who is new to leadership or coaching and can attend a sports leaders UK or NGB introductory course and/or Level 1 course. The recruit must be a resident within the targeted area (Thanet) How is it accessed: County Sports Partnerships are responsible for coordinating the programme with the relevant Local Authority. How much is available: Up to 150 per individual involved in the programme Time Scales: Yr 1 April 2009 March 2010, Yr 2 April 2010 March 2011 Key contacts: CSP contact: Stuart Butler, Community Sports Leadership Co-ordinator Local Authority contact: Martyn Cassell, Sports Development Manager 5

Torch Trophy Trust Bursaries Programme Overview The aim of the bursary is to support volunteers who want to develop their coaching skills. The charity offers bursaries to assist with the cost of training volunteers from sports clubs. Founded by Commander Collins (organiser of 1948 Olympic Torch relay) A NATIONAL initiative administered via the Torch Trophy Trust Who can apply: Individuals wishing to access courses but are restricted through lack of funding. A letter from the NGB must support the application. How is it accessed: Download the application form via the Torch Trophy Trust website: http://www.torchtrophytrust.org/bursaries.htm How much is available: Minimum of 100, maximum of 1000. The trust will only fund up to 50% of the total cost Time Scales: The bursary accepts applications throughout the year Key contacts: Torch Trophy Trust 4th Floor, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London, SW1H OQT 6

Programme Overview South East Coaching Bursaries Funding to upskill the coaching workforce via the UKCC (UK coaching certificate) as a result of the findings from the County Sport Partnerships (CSP) Workforce Plans in 2007, there was support for: 1180 UKCC Level 2 bursaries 130 UKCC Level 3 bursaries Funded by European Social Funding (ESF) via the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). Three contract holders across the region administer the paperwork from ESF (Sussex Downs College, Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College and the Association of Learning Providers Surrey (ALPS) A REGIONAL programme administered by regional contract holders via national governing bodies. In order to apply you should: live or coach in South East region (Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire & IOW, Bucks and MK, Berkshire and Oxfordshire) assessed by the postcode of the applicant or of the club. be 19 + years old be endorsed by the relevant NGB and / or CSP hold sufficient pre requisite qualifications for either Level 2 or 3 UKCC be currently employed as a coach or coaching voluntarily not be in full time education (unless the course is completed during the summer holidays) agree to the terms and conditions of the bursary How is it accessed: Coaches need to be identified by their NGB and book on a L2 or L3 course. On completion of the course and assessments, paperwork is returned to the contract holder and bursary funding is released to NGB. How much is available: A fixed grant of 200 per Level 2 qualification and 462 per Level 3 qualification. Time Scales: Any courses need to be completed by October 2010; the programme ends in December 2010. Key contacts: Email: emma.forward@skillsactive.com Additional Comments: Please see Appendix 1 for FAQs and contact details for each specific governing bodies (coaches should be directed there in the first instance) 7

Programme Overview Kent Coach Scholarship Scheme The KCC Coach Scholarship Scheme provides funding for coach development. It seeks to support Governing Bodies of Sport to increase the quantity and quality of coaches in Kent, and therefore assist the development of the sport in the county. Grants are not purely for coaching qualifications but can also support the development of coaches through Tutor training, mentoring, conferences, workshops, courses, distance learning, apprenticeships. A LOCAL programme administered by the Kent Sport, Leisure and Olympics Service Who can apply: National Governing bodies of sport can nominate coaches to receive support in their development. Only 3 nominations per sport can be received in each funding cycle. How is it accessed: Apply via the Kent Sport, Leisure and Olympic Service. How much is available: The amount is dependent on the request but it is unlikely that 100% funding will be offered so NGB s/coaches need to identify other sources to support the full cost. Time Scales: There are 2 rounds of funding per year. Awards made in July are for development opportunities from Sept to Sept. Awards made in January are for development opportunities from March to March. Key contacts: Coaching and Workforce Development Officer Kent Sports Leisure & Olympics Service 30 Gibson Drive, Commercial Services Building, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4QG Email: info@kentsport.org Tel: 01622 605055 Additional Information: Funding will not be offered for any training undertaken prior to the submission date of the funding application. Priority will be given to those applications that can identify how developing the coach will have a wider impact on the overall development of the sport in Kent. 8

Kent Trust for Youth Sport Programme Overview The Kent Trust for Youth Sport is a charity which aims to help young people within the county access sports opportunities. The funding can be used in any sport to assist individuals who want to qualify as coaches. A LOCAL programme administered by the Kent Trust Who can apply: Individuals up to the age of 21yrs in full time education who are interested in becoming qualified coaches. How is it accessed: Download the application form via www.kentsport/trust/ How much is available: Up to 500 to support the cost of a coaching qualification/award Time Scales: Applications are considered 4 times per year. Deadlines are 15 th February, 19 th May, 27 th August and 22 nd November Key contacts: The Chair of the Trustees Kent Trust for Youth Sport C/o Kent Sports Leisure & Olympics Service 30 Gibson Drive, Commercial Services Building, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4QG Email: info@kentsport.org Additional Comments Applicants over 21 yrs can apply but it must be through an application for their organisation/club etc. 9

Sports Saver Fund Programme Overview Funding available for sports events and sports projects through Kent Reliance Building Society. The funding can be utilised by clubs to include training cost for coaches. A LOCAL grant open to Kent organisations. Who can apply: Organisations in the Kent areas that can demonstrate a demand for increased sporting opportunities. How is it accessed: Complete the application form via www.kentsport.org/funding_sportsaver.cfm How much is available: 50-500 is awarded Time Scales: Applications are assessed on 1 st March, 1 st June and 1 st November Key contacts: Andrea Murphy Kent Sport 01622 605064 Email: andrea.murphy@kent.gov.uk 10

Pfizer Sports Fund Programme Overview Funding available for sports events and sports projects. The funding can be utilised by clubs to include training costs for coaches. A LOCAL grant with a focus on East Kent (Canterbury and Coastal, Thanet, Dover and Deal, Shepway and Ashford) Who can apply: Organisations in the East Kent areas that can demonstrate a demand for opportunities in deprived areas. How is it accessed: complete the application form via www.kentsport.org/funding_pfizer.cfm How much is available: Pfizer provide 6k per year to be distributed amongst sports projects and events in East Kent. Time Scales: Applications are assessed on 1 st March, 1 st June and 1 st November Key contacts: Andrea Murphy Kent Sport 01622 605064 Email: andrea.murphy@kent.gov.uk 11

Programme Overview Maidstone Borough Council Coaching Grants Available to those coaching regularly or living in Maidstone; the grants contribute towards the cost of coach education courses. A LOCAL grant for the Maidstone area Who can apply: Anyone who is regularly coaching in or living in Maidstone. How is it accessed: By contacting the Sport & Play Team at Maidstone Borough Council How much is available: Up to 75% of the cost towards a coaching qualification Time Scales: Contact the Sport & Play Team at Maidstone Borough Council for more information Key contacts: Email: sportsandplayteam@maidstone.gov.uk Programme Overview Medway Council Coach Development Grants Grants to support individuals in gaining their first qualification or to further their coaching career. A LOCAL grant for those coaching regularly or living in Medway. Who can apply: Individuals can apply for one grant per year, maximum of 2 individuals per club. How is it accessed: Contact the Sports Development Team. How much is available: Up to 100 towards cost of NGB qualifications Time Scales: March October, applicants should apply at least 28 days before the course starts. Key contacts: Email: sportsdevteam@medway.gov.uk. Tel: 01634 338766 12

Appendix 1 SE Coaching Bursary South East Coaching Bursary FAQ s Q - Why is this bursary different to those in other regions? A - This is ESF money and as such comes with its own set of rules, regulations and deadlines. Q - Why is there only funding for UKCC? A - The LSC require all qualifications that they fund to be quality assured and on the National Qualifications Framework. Sport England, sports coach UK, and SkillsActive aim to only support qualifications that are recognised as important to the sector and identified in the Sector Qualifications Strategy. Q - What is the classification of an existing coach or volunteer? A - There are no time requirements here e.g. a volunteer could have just joined a club yesterday or been there for years. It is up to the NGB to identify the most appropriate coaches to benefit from the funding. Q - Why is there a set amount of funding and not a percentage of each UKCC cost? A - ESF allocated a set amount per learner based on an average cost across all UKCC courses. Q - Can we share out the funding to more coaches e.g. give two coaches half the funding each? A - No, the funding and targets are set per coach by ESF Q - Is this the same as the Coachability project? A - The funding for both projects comes from ESF but they are separate. Coachability is specifically for coaches with a disability and has a different application process. Coaches can t apply for both projects. Q - Can the additional funding come from another project or bursary e.g. Recruit into Coaching, School Sport Coaching Programme or CSP Coach Bursaries? A Yes Q - Do the coaches need mentors? A - Yes Q - Is there any funding to support NGB or CSP admin of the project? A No Q - What if a sport gains UKCC endorsement at Level 2 or 3 once the project has already started? A - Some places are being held back for sports in this situation and information on likely timescales for endorsement is being collected. Q - Do all the funded coaches have to attend the same course? A - You can fund a couple of places on several courses or an entire course, whatever works best for you. You will need somebody on the first day of every course to administer the ESF paperwork 13

Q - Can the funding be used for any other courses or qualifications e.g. mentoring or child protection? A - No. Funding is only for UKCC L2 and L3. Q - Is there any funding for training Tutors and Assessors? A - Not through this strand. There is national funding for this via the Coaching Investment Programme being managed by the National Skills Academy. Q - Do courses have to run in the South East region? A - No. Courses can run anywhere but coaches must live or coach in the South East. Please direct any coaches to the appropriate NGB contacts listed below. Sport Contact Angling daniel.williams@anglingdevelopmentboard.org.uk Athletics sgrace@englandathletics.org (not delivering UKCC until Sept 2010) Badminton jameswoodland@badmintonengland.co.uk Basketball Bev.Guymon@englandbasketball.co.uk Canoeing chris.edge@canoe-england.org.uk Cricket Please contact your County Cricket Board Cycling roypage@britishcycling.org.uk Equestrian annetezer@googlemail.com & AnneC@bef.co.uk Golf fiona.brown@pga.org.uk Gymnastics andy.piekarski@british-gymnastics.org Hockey Louise.Riddle@englandhockey.org (not currently engaging with the bursary) Judo georgeellis@britishjudo.org.uk Netball helenw@englandnetball.co.uk & Angelaw@englandnetball.co.uk Rugby League James.Massara@rfl.uk.com Rugby Union GavinWilliams@RFU.com & southernregioncoaching@therfu.com Rounders Karen.King@roundersengland.co.uk & Amey.Rowe@roundersengland.co.uk Rowing sarah.birch@ara-rowing.org Swimming jenny.norvill@swimming.org & joan.massie@swimming.org fraser.liversage@englandsquashandracketball.com & Squash barbara.peddy@englandsquashandracketball.com Table Tennis lisa.bosley@etta.co.uk Tennis nick@wmtennis.co.uk & ash.taylor@attacktennis.co.uk Triathlon katvalk@britishtriathlon.org This information was provided via skills active, these are the registered contacts for the UKCC coaching bursary scheme in the South East 14

Appendix 2 Local Authority Sports Development contacts Local Authority Sports Development Contacts Maidstone and Medway already administer grants for coaching development (page 15) but your Local Authority may also be able to support you. The key Sports Development contacts for each Local Authority can be found below; Local Authority Contact Email Telephone Ashford Simon Harris simon.harris@ashford.gov.uk 01233 330232 Canterbury Giles Seaford giles.seaford@canterbury.gov.uk 01227 862524 Dartford Stephen Jefferson stephen.jefferson@dartford.gov.uk 01322 343524 Dover Sarah Philpot sarahphilpott@dover.gov.uk 01304 872446 Gravesham Sarah Knight sarah.knight@gravesham.gov.uk 01474 337481 Maidstone Jacqueline Bobb jacquelinebobb@maidstone.gov.uk 01622 602189 Medway Tina Martin sportsdevteam@medway.gov.uk 01634 338761 Sevenoaks/Sencio Colin Hunwick colin.hunwick@sencio.org.uk 01732 746010 Shepway Wilbert Greaves wilbert.greaves@shepwaydc.gov.uk 01303 853251 Swale James Thatcher jamesthatcher@swale.gov.uk 01795 417109 Thanet Martyn Cassell martyn.cassell@thanet.gov.uk 01843 577367 Tonbridge & Malling Beverley Emmerson beverley.emmerson@tmbc.gov.uk 01732 876170 Tunbridge Wells Natalie Coode natalie.coode@tunbridgewells.gov.uk 01892 554201 15

Appendix 3 General Information about previous funding for Coaches General Funding Information related to Coach Development All of the funding schemes featured so far are open for applications; however there are some that are not currently releasing funds. The funding sources below have offered funding to coaches in the past and may well do so again, therefore they might be useful to you for information: Coaching Investment Programme A national programme to support the development of coaches and coach educators; funded by Sport England and delivered by NSA, Skills Active and Sports Coach UK This round of funding required applications by March 2010 but it may come back online in future years. For more information please visit: http://www.sportactivensa.co.uk/regions/nationalhub/coachinginvestmentprogramme.ashx School Sport Coaching Programme Part of the PE and Sport Strategy for Young People (PESSYP), the programme aims to increase the number of coaching hours delivered through school sport and provide appropriate CPD for the coaches involved. A national programme from Youth Sport Trust aimed at all School Sports Partnerships (SSP) in the Country. Mangers of SSP s are responsible for working with County Sports Partnerships (CSP) to design and deliver appropriate CPD for School Sport Coaches. The programme is rolling until August 2011 and SSP s do have the budget to support coaches in their development. Typhoo Sports for All In partnership with the English Federation for Disability Sport Typhoo created a course for coaches working with disabled participants. The course was fully funded and free to coaches until March 2010. Unfortunately funding has not been secured to continue the programme at the current time, the course can still be delivered but there will be a cost incurred. Please contact EFDS National Lead - Dave Cartlidge, Training Development Manager (0161 247 5633 or dcartlidge@efds.co.uk) EFDS SE Regional Manager - Jess Cook (07764 291660 or jcook@efds.co.uk) 16