The Let’s Get South Cambridgeshire Active Grant is a funding opportunity aimed at promoting a more active and healthier lifestyle among adults. Applications are now closed for this grant.

Activities funded by the grant

• Northstowe Cricket Club - Women’s Cricket sessions
• 360Fitness - Bootcamp fitness class in Fowlmere
• Community Tang Soo Do - Martial arts class in Cambourne
• Unboxed Fitness - Bootcamp fitness class in Papworth Everard
• Inspirations Dance - Self-defense sessions in Comberton
• Cambourne Football Club - 'Just play' Womens football sessions in Cambourne
• Gamlingay Community Leisure - Women's only gym fitness sessions
• Cambridgeshire Cats - American Football sessions in Great Shelford

About the grant 

Funding

• The maximum an applicant can apply for: £500
• Usage: Venue hire, marketing, equipment purchases
• Scope: Single village or multiple villages

Grant objectives

1. Increase Activity Levels: Focus on rural areas or places with less activity provision.
2. Support Variety: Encourage a wider range of activities across the district.

Participant benefits

• Free Introductory Session: New participants get one free session.
• Continued Participation: Participants pay a fee after the introductory session.
• Promotion: Supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council and partners via social media and other channels.
• Feedback: Providers must submit non-confidential participant information and session feedback.
• Health Questionnaires: New participants are encouraged to complete online health questionnaires.

Eligibility

The following people/groups or businesses can apply:

• Small fitness businesses/entrepreneurs (must show public liability insurance, qualifications, and safeguarding if applicable)
• Primary Care Networks
• Community facilities
• Voluntary sector organisations
• Specialist groups

Requirements

Presentation of relevant certificates before award and transfer of funds.

Example activities the grant could be used for

The grant aims to offer unique activities or provide services in areas with less activity provision. Some examples of activities you could use the grant for are:

• Health Qigong
• Running groups
• Cycling groups
• Specialist dance classes
• Muay Thai
• Open water swimming
• Zumba
• Pickleball
• Judo
• Clubbercise
• Boxing
• Tai chi
• Rabble
• Activities supporting specific groups or ethnic groups

Other unique activities may be considered.

Sustainability

Applications should demonstrate a strong case for sustainability after initial funding.