Jersey Sport are delighted to re-launch the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund for 2025 with thanks and gratitude to legacy monies left in the will of Valerie Guy.
Through two funding rounds, Jersey Sport will invest £150,000 directly back into local sport to support Jersey’s sport organisations to build safe and sustainable sport offers which allow more islanders to get involved in local sport.
We are pleased to detail the eligibility, criteria and timescales for the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund which have been formed and reviewed in response to the needs and requests shared during the consultation and learnings from the pilot year.
Before applying, please ensure you read all of the following documents to ensure your application is eligible and meets all the relevant criteria:
2025 SUPPPORTIN SPORT FUND PROSPECTUS
2025 SUPPPORTIN SPORT FUND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Below are some useful supporting resources:
2025 SUPPPORTIN SPORT FUND –
HOW TO CREATE A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
To make your online application, your sport organisation will need to:
To be eligible to apply for Jersey Sport funding opportunities, sport organisations must complete Jersey Sport’s annual Safe and Sustainable Sport Health Check.
Not-for-profit and charitable sport organisations who meet the requirements of the Health Check before 31 January 2025 will be rewarded with £500 in recognition of their strong governance.
Full details about Jersey Sport’s annual Safe and Sustainable Sport Health Check can be found on our website:
Local sport organisations will have the opportunity to apply to two separate funding rounds in 2025. The SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund will distribute £150,000 during the calendar year, awarded as deemed necessary dependent upon the quality of applications received in each tranche.
FUND SCHEDULE
29 NOV 2024 Open for applications
SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund Round 1 2025
16 APR–16 MAY SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund open for applications
19 MAY–13 JUNE Assessment of SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund applications
20 JUNE Communication of SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund awards
JULY 2025 Distribution of awards
SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund Round 2 2025
22 SEPT–22 OCT SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund open for applications
23 OCT-19 NOV Assessment of SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund applications
26 NOV Communication of SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund awards
DECEMBER 2025 Distribution of awards
Jersey Sport will be holding a series of drop-in support sessions for sports to understand more about the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund and to ask specific questions about the application process, eligibility, awarding and reporting requirements. Sports don’t need to book in advance to attend any of the scheduled sessions.
FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN DUE COURSE.
We would strongly advise Sport Organisations to come and chat to our Jersey Sport Team about their ideas before submitting an application to the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund. We are passionate about ensuring this fund is based on a collaborative approach and will provide support for sport organisations, from application to project delivery, to ensure the success of its outcomes before, during and beyond funding.
If you would like to arrange an informal meeting with a member of the Jersey Sport Team to discuss the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund and your application, please contact us at: sport@jerseysport.je.