Community Sports Partnerships
Community Sports Partnerships with Tendring Leisure
Sport Strategy Funding – 2026
Applications Now Closed
Sport Strategy Funding for 2026 has now closed as we are now processing applications and investing in local community groups.
Terms & Conditions, Guidance & Eligibility
Our Funding Themes:
- Workforce & Coach Education
- Active Spaces & Places
- Active Travel
Monitoring and Guidance Tools:
Social Value Spreadsheet (For successful applicants of ‘Active Spaces & Places’ and ‘Active Travel’ funding only):
Monitoring Evaluation Forms:
If you have received an offer letter regarding your application, you’ll be required to complete a Monitoring and Evaluation Fill in Form for your chosen grant. Please submit a completed form once your project has been completed. You can also email communitysportandactivity@tendringdc.gov.uk with any questions.
- ACTIVE TRAVEL – Sport Strategy Funding Monitoring and Evaluation – Fill in form
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & COACH ED – Sport Strategy Funding Monitoring and Evaluation – Fill in form
- ACTIVE SPACES & PLACES – Sport Strategy Funding Monitoring and Evaluation – Fill in form
Funding Outcomes:
When completing the linked monitoring and evaluation forms, please refer to the outcomes you have achieved with the funding received.
Working in partnership with
Sport England, Essex Local Authorities and community partners, ActiveEssex is part of the national network of County Community Sports Partnerships that are committed to bringing sport into the community. Coordinating localised initiatives, the partnership will contribute to increasing participation, widening access and raising awareness to sport, recreation and physical activity.
Active Essex: Fit for the Future 2021-2031
- Strengthening Communities
- Sport and Physical Activity Sector
- Children and Young People
- Active Environments
- Levelling up Health and Wellbeing
District Sports Partnership (Active Tendring)
Sport and activity strategy for Tendring – “Improve quality of life for all local people”
Active Tendring makes a part of Tendring District Council that develops local community activity networks.
Our core values are what steer the sport and active wellbeing offer across the district. We are one of 43 Active Partnerships in England who work collaboratively with local partners to ensure the power of physical activity and sport can transform lives.
Aspiring Athletes - Performance Sport
We are looking to support and sponsor young athletes on their way to greatness with the ‘Aspiring Athletes’ scheme. From young athletes not yet recognised by their National Governing Body, to those already performing at elite level.
What You’ll Receive :
Free memberships to our health clubs and leisure centres to support your strength and conditioning requirements.
For eligibility guide or to make an application click below.
Playzones
Find out about the upcoming Playzone plans coming locally to you! – PlayZones – Community Engagement Project
The Council are looking to work with local community groups, companies and partners to reserve times during the Playzone opening hours to deliver valuable community sports and activity provision. If interested in this offer and want to enquire about reserving a space, email us at PlayZones@tendringdc.gov.uk
Got a question? We may have the answer on our FAQ sheet here.
Sports Clubs in Tendring
Get involved with your local club or social groups with the link below.
For sport, recreation and physical activity relate queries, email
Communitysportandactivity@tendringdc.gov.uk
Follow the link to have your say on community sport and activity in Tendring – https://forms.office.com/e/sRQE2Rw8UJ
Grants and Funding Opportunities
Find local opportunities your local sports club/organisation/charity may be eligible for.
