Grant Directories

The Youth Opportunities Fund offers grants up to £1,000 to support talented young individuals under 24 in County Durham, helping them overcome barriers to achieving their potential. This fund supports young people in County Durham by covering costs such as competition fees, specialist coaching, lessons, travel, accommodation, and necessary equipment. It aims to assist those facing financial barriers in pursuing their talents. Exclusions include activities already paid for, term fees for private education, overseas training, recent recipients, statutory items, and adult support costs.

The Ron Pickering Memorial Fund is a grant making organisation that was established to help young British Athletes to fulfil their potential. Since its creation the memorial fund has awarded over £2 million in small but significant grants to several thousand talented young British athletes. The grants are designed to make a difference and range in value depending on the athletes age, ability and personal circumstances but have always had an impact on the athletes ability to develop, helping recipients make the difficult transition from junior to senior level through support for equipment, specialist coaching or travel and importantly helping build the athletes' confidence and self-esteem through recognition.

Sport Aid provides financial support to young talented athletes performing at National level in able-bodied and disability sports.  It is open to young people aged between 12 to 18 years and up to 35 years for disability sports. The Sport Aid Awards helps towards the cost of travel, training, accommodation, competition fees and sports equipment. Nominations for the awards are made through the National Governing Bodies of the athlete's sport. They will be able to discuss the award in more detail and provide an application form.