Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays are giving grants to community sports groups who need it most.

In partnership with Sported, the Barclays Community Sport Fund offers grants, bespoke support, and exclusive ticketing opportunities to make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls in communities across the UK.

Since the fund's inception in 2022, we've helped over 4,000 community groups to make sport more accessible, with over 670,000 people supported by the fund so far.

About the Barclays Community Sport Fund

The Barclays Community Sport Fund, delivered in partnership with Sported, helps to reduce inequalities in sport – with a focus on football, tennis, and cricket.

The fund supports community groups and grassroots sports organisations who are working within the most deprived areas of the UK and are making sport more accessible to women and girls, as well as engaging people from other underrepresented groups including people with disabilities, from racially diverse communities and from the LGBTQ+ community.

The programme will support thousands of community groups across the UK with a total investment of £1.4 million a year over three years.

What the fund offers

🏅 Grants — Financial support to help your group reduce barriers to participation.

🤝 Bespoke Support — Tailored expert guidance from Sported to help your organisation grow.

🎟️ Exclusive Tickets — Access to ticketing opportunities for top-level football, tennis, and cricket events.

Apply now

Applications are open from Wednesday 25 March until Wednesday 27 May 2026.

👉 Apply here

Eligibility criteria apply. UK only. Grants subject to availability. This is a three-year funding programme running from April 2025 until December 2027.

How we can help your club apply

Applying for funding like the Barclays Community Sport Fund can feel daunting — but you don't have to do it alone. Our Club Development Solutions team is here to support your club at every stage, whether you're applying for this fund or building your long-term funding strategy.

We can help with:

📋 Grant Application Support — We'll work with you to craft a strong, compelling application that clearly communicates your club's impact and ambitions.

✅ Grant Funding Readiness Check — Not sure if your club is in the best position to apply? We'll assess your current readiness and identify any gaps to address before you submit.

⚖️ Legal Structure & Status Review — Your club's legal structure can significantly affect your eligibility for grant funding. We'll review your current setup and advise on any changes that could open more doors and maximise your opportunities.

🚀 Broader Capacity Building — From governance and financial management to volunteer development and strategic planning, we support clubs to grow stronger from the inside out.

Whether you're applying for the Barclays Community Sport Fund or thinking about your wider funding future, get in touch to find out how we can help your club thrive.