sported. grants in London

A number of London Members were awarded grants at a recent grant panel.

Recipients of a sported. small grant included Interlinkx CIC a cycling and bike maintenance project in Hackney. sported. awarded a grant of £2000 towards employing a youth worker to lead the bike maintenance sessions on a local estate.

Members that have been receiving one2One support were also awarded grants. Westside Community Foundation received £8000 to deliver a Friday night basketball project aimed at diverting young people away from negative behaviour.

Projects also recently funded in London include:
•    Community Links, £15,000 towards a project co-ordinator role to develop multi sports sessions and training at a newly refurbished playing field in Newham.
•    Thai Boxing Community Centre, £8, 430 to increase the numbers of vulnerable young people using the gym during the week.
•    Proteks International, £9,200 towards more self-defence classes for young people in various community centres and youth clubs across London.
•    Youth Scene, £8900 to deliver a youth sports leadership programme for young people in Lambeth and surrounding boroughs.

Remember the next deadline for the Small Grants Scheme for London Members is 25 May 2012. If you would like to apply, please contact L.Ojumu@sported.org.uk.