Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Sports Council

Aberdeenshire Sports Council is an independent body set up in 1996 by Aberdeenshire Council to represent sporting clubs and organisations and is today one of the most progressive and active sports councils in the country.

Club/Forum Starter Grants

What is the funding for?
To help with the start-up costs for new sporting clubs and forums, including administration costs, equipment purchase, insurance and hire costs.

How much money is available?
A maximum amount of £200 or 50% of the costs, whichever is the lesser. The grant will include the first years affiliation fees.

Who can apply?
New sporting clubs or forums who are properly constituted. Assistance may be given by the Sports Council to produce a constitution, along with general support and advice if required. New clubs will be expected to affiliate to the Sports Council for at least three years.

When to apply
At any time.

How to apply
Application forms are available from:

Aberdeenshire Sports Council, c/o 1 Church Street, Macduff, Aberdeenshire.
AB44 1UR

Tel: 01261 813383

Key words: Sport