'More Active, More Often' funding 2025/26

The heart of all sport and physical activity is in our local clubs, community groups and activity providers. The covid years had a catastrophic impact on sports clubs and participation in sport in general. This has been detrimental to people’s physical health and their mental wellbeing. 

We are fully aware that it is a struggle for clubs and groups to attract the same number of participants as before. Providing extra financial support can help attract new members and encourage old members to return. 

With this in mind, we have introduced a new-look funding stream. It is called the ‘More Active, More Often Fund.’ It is part of our Torbay on the Move initiative for 2025/26. Awards of up to £2,000 are possible to help with widening provision by offering new sessions for groups of participants that would not normally join. 

This funding shows our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of residents. We want to help those who would not normally turn to physical activity and sport. We know it will result in improving their overall wellbeing. 

What you can apply for 

We want to support projects that bring a community together. We want to help provide opportunities for people who may be less physically active. 

We want organisations to look at working together across the community to make the biggest possible impact. 

Our priority is to support projects working with people from our disadvantaged communities. 

A disadvantaged community faces economic and social challenges. This includes groups like women, girls, and people with multiple needs. They may have fewer opportunities for physical activity and sports. 

Funds are available for project costs such as:  

• facility hire 

• coaching 

• small purchases of equipment that are needed for programme delivery 

Funds will not support property upgrades or buying an expensive piece of equipment. 

Who Can Apply 

• Charities, community or not-for-profit groups, health bodies and sports clubs. 

• You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. 

• Your club/group needs to be based within the Torbay Council boundaries. 

• Funding is for projects delivering sports and physical activity recognised by Sport England. 

• Your club/group must be a member of Sport Torbay. We will need proof of membership. 

Key Information 

• Awards up to £2,000 are possible. 

• Applicants can only apply for up to £100 for marketing costs. You will need to clearly demonstrate:  

• why this support is needed  

• how the funds will be spent on marketing 

• Applications focus on new activity that encourage new participants. 

• We cannot fund everything. We only have limited funds available and can’t fund all of the projects we would like to. 

• We cannot award grant funding for expenses that have already been incurred. The funding is available for ‘new’ activity/purchases only. 

• Repeat funding will not be awarded. We can only support clubs/groups/organisations once per funding cycle. 

We will award grants four times per financial year. Panel reviews will take place in June, September and December 2025, and March 2026. To ensure your application is taken to panel, return applications by: 

• 4pm Wednesday 28 May 2025 

• 4pm Wednesday 27 August 2025 

• 4pm Wednesday 26 November 2025 

• 4pm Wednesday 25 February 2026 

Please email us to discuss your needs further and/or request an application form.