Barclays Spaces for Sports Scheme
The Barclays Spaces for Sports scheme is an exciting partnership between Barclays, Groundwork and the Football Foundation, providing £30m over three years to create or improve sports facilities in communities across the UK.
Seven flagship sites per year will be delivered with matched funding from the Football Foundation. A further number of smaller sites will also be created, offering basketball, netball, tennis through to skateboard and BMX tracks.
Every site will be supplied with sports equipment with further support available to help the community get the most out of the new facilities.
In terms of site selection, Barclays Spaces for Sports is a closed scheme, which means the general public are not being asked to send in applications for the sites. Instead, Barclays will use and build upon the existing local networks of Groundwork and Football Foundation to identify potential sites.
For further information please contact the Barclays Spaces for Sports Programme at the Football Foundation on 0845 345 4555 ext: 4284.
Please note, the Barclays Spaces for Sports Project is no longer receiving new applications for the local site or flagship element of the programme.
Applications for the coaching pack will continue to be accepted.
How your organisation could benefit from the Barclays Spaces for Sports Scheme
In addition to the main programme above, 1,200 coaching kit and equipment packs will be distributed each year to teams and groups in most need across the UK.
How to apply for the coaching pack
Teams can apply for free coaching kit and equipment packs (no playing strip is included) from the Football Foundation. 100 packs will be awarded each month to those teams and groups from areas most in need across the country. To obtain an application form, email enquiries@barclaysspacesforsports.org.uk or telephone 0800 027 4221.