JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL CLUB DEVELOPMENT FUND

The Junior Club Development Fund provides emergency support for affiliated Junior Netball Clubs, offering up to £500 to assist with needs linked to participation, accessibility, training, and competition.

This has been made possible by a partnership with Johnston Carmichael, Scotland’s leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm (www.johnstoncarmichael.com).

Eligibility and Funding Principles

Provided your project aligns with the programme aims, funding can support a range of areas relevant to your club’s needs. Projects should enhance or add value to existing provisions -we cannot fund costs already being incurred.

Before applying, clubs should carefully consider their financial position. Clubs in a healthy financial situation may not be eligible for support.

Funding awarded should build on the strengths and assets already in place within the club.

Examples of What Can Be Funded

• Coaching – CPD opportunities to support succession planning and develop leadership within coaching teams.
• Volunteer Training – Training opportunities for new and existing volunteers to strengthen the club’s volunteer base.
• Access to Competition – Financial assistance with travel or related expenses for participation in away competitions.
• Local / Community Provision – Delivery of taster sessions or community outreach intended to attract new members and participants.
• Additional Equipment – Equipment required to expand current activity or ensure the safe delivery of sessions.
• Emergency Facility Hire – Support with urgent facility hire costs for clubs experiencing financial difficulty.
• Training Courses – Mental Health Awareness Training, Safeguarding Training.

What We Will Not Fund

• Clubs that are financially secure.
• General running costs or ongoing expenses (e.g., venue bills, routine volunteer expenses).
• Existing activity already in place.
• Replacement of equipment previously funded or gifted if damaged.
• Costs associated with submitting the application.
• Costs benefitting an individual (e.g., membership fees).
• Costs not directly the responsibility of the applicant.
• Recoverable VAT.
• Projects where coaches or the organisation are not affiliated to Netball Scotland or meet the Netball Scotland Thistle Mark Standard.
• Clubs set up as businesses or for‑profit organisations.

Fund Criteria

• Clubs must be affiliated to Netball Scotland.
• Clubs must have completed or be working towards the Thistle Mark Standard credential.
• Clubs must be a junior club or provide junior activity.
• Clubs must provide evidence supporting the project need.
• Projects must be delivered within 6 months of receiving funding.
• Clubs must report on the impact of the funding.

Please complete the form below by May 25, 2026

Please note that applications open on May 1, 2026 and close on May 25^th, 2026.

If you have any questions about this fund, please do not hesitate to contact:

Katelyn.Williamson@netballscotland.com or Carol.Harvey@netballscotland.com