Lottery Grants

[Guest bigda]

have there been any pigeon clubs been given lottery money this year, or any other grant moneys for ets, or help been given

or can you suggest any way as how to get some kind of a grant for ets, we have applied and was told we do not qualify

as we are not viable, and they don't see us as value for money they say we don't have enough members, we have 28 anyone out there know of any solution to this we wanted £7.000 and where paying £3,000 of our own money but its not enough. so we are

at a stand still

[micko and jack]

probably saving it for the next opera house that need millions to make it over

you know somewhere were ALL can go and have fun

haaaaa sure they know you boys up there don't need it

get under the mattress bail the club out Dan

[Guest pigeon82]

hey up bigda if i remember correctly but cant remember fanciers name but they wrote letters for several clubs and every club ended up getting grants for this i can try and find out for you tomorrow cuz the fella i spoke to about it is working tonight but im sure there was a thread last year on old basics site about this

[pjc]

We have received a letter from Awards for All (Wales) to say no grants will be given to pigeon clubs for ETS or Clocks as they do not benefit the comunity they only benefit individuals. Grants may still be provided for transporters etc.

I suspect this does not only apply to Wales!

[Walter swanston]

I have every sympathy with your situation.I personally have had both success and failure with Lottery Grants.I obtained a grant for my club for ETS systems but that was some years ago.I have tried and been knocked back three times when applying for The Solway Federation for transporter costs and latterly transporter baskets.You probably have already done this, but it is essential when applying to provide a constitution for your club and the constitution must clearly show that membership is open to everyone in your community (ethnic ninorities can be helpful) if you do not already have a constitution let me know and I will send you one which can be modified for your club.It is also absolutely necessary to show that the whole community in your area benefits from and is seriously interested in Pigeon Racing.A little exaggeration can go a long way here.Do not give up because after all it is our own money,if all else fails pay a personal visit to the Awards for All Office in Glasgow and ask them to explain their decision. I have known this to work.

[THE FIFER]

you must have your own club rules,and on them if the club closes all material from the grant will be given to another similar organisatiom,( NOT DEVIDED TO MEMBERS ) that one is important, also get a local councilor or MP to sign it and give a bit info regarding the benifits the club has to the community,

[DOVEScot]

I have every sympathy with your situation.I personally have had both success and failure with Lottery Grants.I obtained a grant for my club for ETS systems but that was some years ago.I have tried and been knocked back three times when applying for The Solway Federation for transporter costs and latterly transporter baskets.You probably have already done this, but it is essential when applying to provide a constitution for your club and the constitution must clearly show that membership is open to everyone in your community (ethnic ninorities can be helpful) if you do not already have a constitution let me know and I will send you one which can be modified for your club.It is also absolutely necessary to show that the whole community in your area benefits from and is seriously interested in Pigeon Racing.A little exaggeration can go a long way here.Do not give up because after all it is our own money,if all else fails pay a personal visit to the Awards for All Office in Glasgow and ask them to explain their decision. I have known this to work.

 

Could you send me one please and the address for the office in Glasgow as i am getting nowhere applying for Glenrothes and Leslie club