SUPPORTIN SPORT
FUND

Jersey Sport are delighted to launch a NEW pilot fund in 2024 with thanks and gratitude to legacy monies left in the will of Valerie Guy.

Our desire is to invest this money directly back into local sport and support the island’s sports organisations to build safe and sustainable sport offers which allow more islanders to GET INVOLVED in local sport. 

The SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund aims to support Jersey-based sport organisations by activating plans, aligning resources, implementing change and signalling direction to continue inspiring an active Jersey. This new fund has absorbed the Volunteer Workforce Grant, allowing sports organisations to apply for financial assistance towards the costs associated with workforce training, qualifications and upskilling through one central fund.

We’re hosting an informal networking event to celebrate the launch of the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund on Wednesday 1 May 2024, from 18:00-19:30 at Highlands College.

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Key details of the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund

• The SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund will distribute £100,000 of legacy monies during the 2024 pilot project 
• Applicants must be a non-government, Jersey-based sport organisation (association, club, group or business) 
• All applications, award claims and reporting will be processed electronically through Jersey Sport’s ‘SmartSimple’ grants management system 
• Jersey Sport will deliver this project through a shared and partnership-driven approach involving engagement with and support from the Jersey Sport Team, informally through partnership meetings and formally via progress reports 
• Applications will be assessed and objectively scored by Jersey Sport Officers, and then peer reviewed by the Grants Advisory Committee who provide recommendations for ratification by the Jersey Sport Board 
• An overall review and evaluation of the fund will be completed after the first year, with the hope to repeat the fund on an annual basis. 

The application process for the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund

• The SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund opens for applications on 1 May 2024 from 12:00. 

• The SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund application window will remain open for just over four weeks, closing on 31 May 2024 at 12:00. 

• Sport organisations should apply to this fund for all projects commencing from July 2024. Projects which have started before this date will not be considered unless there is clear additionality or extension of project work demonstrated. Larger projects may last up to two years and must be completed by July 2026.  

• Applications will be reviewed by Jersey Sport Officers and the Grants Advisory Committee between 1 June and 18 July 2024. During this time, recommendations will be made to the Jersey Sport Board who will ratify awards.
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application through our online grants management system, SmartSimple, by 26 July 2024. 

• All successful applications will receive their award in September 2024.  

Application support for the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund

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: 

• Monday 27 April 2024 – 12:00-14:00 Buenos Aires Room @ Santander Work Café  
• Tuesday 30 April 2024 – 12:00-14:00 Board Room @ Jersey Sport Offices, FB Fields 
• Wednesday 1 May 2024 – Fund Launch Event 18:00-19:30 @ Highlands College 
• Friday 10 May 2024 – 12:00-14:00 Buenos Aires Room @ Santander Work Café 
• Thursday 16 May 2024 – 16:30-18:30 Board Room @ Jersey Sport Offices, FB Fields 
• Monday 20 May 2024 – 16:30-18:30 Dumaresq Room @ Jersey Public Library 
• Wednesday 29 May 2024 – 12:00-14:00 Board Room @ Jersey Sport Offices, FB Fields  

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.