Supporting Grass Roots Sports: Applications Now Open

Valda Energy is celebrating its recent fifth anniversary by launching a new scheme to support local grass roots sport and is giving groups in Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire a chance to apply for a share of £5,000.

Valda is hoping to support at least 10 good causes across the region who play a crucial role in promoting physical and mental health, encouraging social inclusion and providing a vital pathway to performance sport.

We can’t wait to hear from your local good causes and find out more about the vital difference they make to their community, and how Valda can get involved.

 Eligibility criteria

Applicants will need to meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident or part of the community within Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Northamptonshire.
• Be engaged in a project, programme, sport or activity that contributes to personal growth, skills development or community engagement.
• Be willing to provide an update on how funds will be used and their anticipated impact.
• Be happy to take part in related publicity.

Funding scope and limits

• Grants will range from £100 to £500 per application.
• Only one application can be made per organisation or project.

To apply, please complete the application form. Entries close on 3rd March 2025 and successful applicants will be notified by 13^th March 2025.

Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Impact: The expected benefit to the individual and/or community.
• Need: The applicant’s financial need and lack of access to alternative funding.
• Feasibility: The likelihood of the proposed project being successfully completed.
• Alignment: The extent to which the application aligns with the scheme’s objectives.

A committee of representatives from across the Valda team will judge applications. All decisions will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

Data Protection and Privacy

All personal data submitted within the application will be treated in accordance with privacy laws and only used for assessment and communication regarding the scheme. Applicant information will not be shared outside of the review committee without consent.