Sports clubs in the Highlands invited to apply for share of Aldi’s £50,000 fund
Highland sports club are being offered a share of a £50,000 funding pot by a major UK supermarket.
Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund 2025 has returned for a 10th year, giving local sports clubs across the region the opportunity to apply for a vital helping hand in developing their facilities.
The fund was introduced in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities. The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country.
“We welcome applications from all sporting organisations that meet the specified criteria,” explained Graham Nicolson, group buying director.
“Last year Aldi Scotland supported an array of sports clubs across the country, from a sailing trust to wheeled sports, football, snowsports and shinty.
This funding boost supported the clubs in securing and upgrading training space, acquiring new kits and equipment, and welcoming more participants to join sessions and reap the many benefits from playing sports.
"As part of our commitment to making sport more accessible for all, the fund has also provided assistance which has enabled clubs to invest in the spaces they need to thrive.
“We are proud to continue our support of sports clubs across Scotland and help them make a lasting impact on their communities. The response we receive every year is overwhelming, and we are looking forward to seeing even more clubs apply in 2025. I encourage all sports clubs in the North East, Highlands and Islands to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and apply for funding.”
Sports clubs have until Sunday, May 18 to apply for funding. One applicant will be selected to receive £2,500 of funding, two applicants will each receive £1,000 of funding, while several other applicants will each receive £500 of funding.
Applications can be made via the application form found on https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund.
The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland that meets the application criteria. All applications will be considered by the Aldi judging panel and entrants will be notified of the outcome of their funding application within six weeks from the region’s deadline.
