Building stronger, more sustainable sports clubs.
We specialise in helping sports clubs reach their full potential. Whether you’re looking to enhance your governance, unlock funding opportunities or measure your community impact, we’re here to support you.
What We Do
We provide a range of services to help clubs and keep them focused on doing what they do best.
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We help clubs incorporate and secure charitable or CASC status to protect volunteers and access Gift Aid and grant funding.
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We help charities register for Google for Nonprofits and manage £7,500 of free Google advertising to drive traffic to their website.
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We help clubs identify funding opportunities, submit applications, and set up online giving platforms to increase donations.
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We help clubs register for Gift Aid and maximise the income they can claim.
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We deliver practical training and workshops to build confidence and capacity in clubs.
Support packages
Club Access enables clubs to access free resources, including our Legal Structures and Gift Aid modules from the Club Development Academy, supporting their understanding of governance, funding, and club development.
Club Assist is a specialist support service helping sports clubs navigate the process of incorporation, guiding them step-by-step to become either a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) or Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), ensuring legal compliance, good governance, and long-term sustainability.
Club Maximise is a comprehensive support package for clubs incorporating as a CIO or SCIO. It not only guides them through the legal process but also helps them unlock the full benefits of charitable status, including increasing revenue through grants, Gift Aid, and fundraising opportunities and manages this on your behalf.
Our Impact
in Numbers
Facts & Figures
70+
Clubs Supported
We've helped over 70 clubs save money and generate new income
No Upfront Costs
Much of our work is free until you're reaping the benefits and generating new income
£0
£560m
Unclaimed Gift Aid
Up to £560 million in Gift Aid went unclaimed by charities last year
Average New Income
How much extra revenue we can typically help sports clubs generate. See how much we can help you generate with our free calculator.
25%
What Our Clients Say
"CDS's support in gaining charitable status was just what we needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we are now positioned to reap the benefits"
Salisbury Stingrays Swimming Club
"CDS guided us through the process seamlessly of rewriting our constitution and completing the application forms. They made it straightforward and simple due to their expertise and experience"
Turriff Community Football Club
"CDS were key in helping us transition to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation and register with HMRC to claim Gift Aid"
Aberdeen Athletics Club
"We were so grateful to CDS's support to help us through the process of applying for charitable status. They were always on hand to answer any questions we had. I can't stress enough how invaluable their help was."
Niddry Castle Golf Club
"At all times the professional, punctual and friendly support from CDS was most welcome in navigating the path. Any other clubs seeking help or advice couldn't hope for a more progressive and calm influence than that provided by Andrew and CDS".
Kirkcudbright Golf Club
