Funding Support
At Club Development Solutions, we understand that funding is crucial to helping sports clubs grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
With our tailored services, we support clubs through every stage of the funding journey, ensuring you have the resources and expertise to succeed.
We have helped organisations raise over £500k in grant funding from a wide range of funders. As members of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, we adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability—giving your club confidence that you are receiving expert, responsible, and trustworthy advice.
Developing Compelling Cases for Support
A strong case for support is the foundation of any successful funding application. We work closely with your club to articulate its vision, impact, and funding needs in a way that resonates with potential funders. Our team ensures your club's goals align with the priorities of grant providers, creating a compelling narrative that highlights the value of your work.
Identifying Funding Opportunities
With our extensive knowledge of the funding landscape, we help clubs navigate the often-complex world of grants. From local authority funds to national sports development grants, we identify opportunities that align with your club’s objectives, ensuring you’re applying to the right funders for your projects.
Grant Application Management
Applying for grants can be time-consuming and complex. Our experts take the stress out of the process by managing the applications on your behalf. From drafting and submission to monitoring deadlines and responding to funders, we handle the details so you can focus on running your club.
Gift Aid Registration and Management
We support CASCs and charitable clubs in registering with HMRC and managing their Gift Aid claims, helping unlock vital extra income. Thousands of clubs miss out on over £100 million in unclaimed Gift Aid each year—money that could be reinvested into facilities, programmes, and community impact. We help clubs maximise their claims and can also assist in backdating claims for up to four years, ensuring no opportunity is missed.
Boosting Donations via Google Ad Grants
We offer a fully managed service to help charitable sports clubs unlock and maximise the potential of Google Ad Grants — providing up to £95,000 per year in free digital advertising. We handle everything from the application process (with a 100% success rate) to building and managing high-performing ad campaigns designed to drive traffic, boost visibility, and increase donations. With no technical expertise required from your team, we effectively become your virtual advertising partner — ensuring campaigns are compliant, continually optimised, and delivering measurable results. Clubs using this service have seen up to six times more website traffic and nine times more online donations.
Fundraising Support
We help clubs plan and launch successful one-off and recurring fundraising initiatives, including club lotteries, online crowdfunders, and donation drives. Whether you're raising money for a new project or boosting regular income, we provide the tools, guidance, and ongoing support to make your fundraising efforts effective, engaging, and sustainable.