In identifying local sources of funding the first source you have to look at is obviously the local authority itself. It is unlikely other funding agencies will consider supporting you unless there is some evidence of a financial commitment (money or in kind) from your own organisation.
The range of local funding sources available to you will depend on the aims of the project. If your project will contribute to economic regeneration you may consider approaching your Regional Development Agency (RDA). RDAs work with people in communities and partner organisations to regenerate unused or run-down sites, and improve the quality and attractiveness of public spaces.
There may be an obvious relationship here between the aims of RDA and capital sports facility projects. Working together may optimise the benefits of Section 106 agreements to your capital programme. Refer to Sport England Planning for Sport where the role of planning obligations is set out in detail and examples of projects funded through developer contributions are given.
The current emphasis on health increases the significance of sports contribution to improving the health of the local community. You may be able to get support from your Local Strategic Partnership through its Local Area Agreement (if available) for projects which focus on getting people active, especially young and older people. Refer to Guide to Local Area Agreements for more information on this subject.
Working in partnership is the most successful route to generate funding at local level. This may be with other local key agencies or with community groups. When working with community groups, it may be particularly productive to enable them to apply for funding to External Sources of Funding such as charitable trusts, the Regional Sports Board, the Foundation for Sports and the Arts, Sportsmatch UK or local sponsorship.
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