Postcode Community Trust – Community Sports Programme

Posted on September 11, 2015

Postcode Community Trust will re-open its Community Sports Programme on the 1st October 2015.

Postcode Community Trust was established in 2014 to provide financial support to charities and community groups that support environmental protection, community development, engagement in sport, advancement of health, promotion of human rights and prevention of poverty.

Through the Community Sports Programme the Trust will make grants of between £100 and £2,000 supporting grass-roots sports clubs and organisations to obtain kit and equipment.
The Trust especially welcome applications for projects that are focused on improving life for disadvantaged groups and encouraging their inclusion within sporting activities.

The closing date for applications will be the 31st October 2015.
For further information please visit the Postcode Community Trust website or call CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire on 01324 692000, alternatively you can email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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