Several sports clubs across Gedling Borough are set to benefit from a major boost thanks to funding secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
The funding will support improvements to local sports facilities, making them more accessible and helping to enhance the community’s access to high-quality sporting opportunities.
The aim of the funding is to enhance priority sports sites and facilities, which have been identified through recent reviews, including the Built Facilities Strategy and the Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sport Strategy.
Local sports clubs such as Mellish Rugby Club, Paviors Rugby Club, Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club and Conway Park Tennis Courts have all been selected to receive grants to improve their facilities. These upgrades will include floodlighting, a new borehole, and a 3G pitch to accommodate more teams and participants.
Both the Conway Park Tennis Courts and Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club funding allocations are matched for larger applications to the Lawn Tennis Association and Football Foundation, respectively.
These projects have been selected in line with Gedling Borough’s strategy to improve sports participation and ensure facilities are ready for future use. The funding will help ensure that these clubs can continue to serve the community and offer even more opportunities for people to get involved in sport.
The funding is vital for these clubs, as it allows them to expand and improve their facilities, helping them to welcome more players and provide better experiences for members.
Joanne Swinscoe, Welfare Officer at Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club, added: “We are thrilled to receive this funding for our new 3G pitch. It will be a game changer for everyone at the club, from our junior teams right up to the senior players. Having such a high-quality facility will allow us to accommodate more teams, run more training sessions, and offer better opportunities for all aspiring footballers in our community to develop their skills. This investment will have a lasting impact on the club.”