The Goodyear Community Fund was set up as a grant-making initiative designed to distribute the net sales proceeds of the original club building to support grassroots organisation’s within the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area.
The focus of the fund builds on the original ethos of the Goodyear Sports & Social Club in ensuring a positive legacy with the continued promotion of sport, arts, health & wellbeing and cross-community engagement.
The fund is launched in recognition and celebration of the contribution of voluntary groups and people locally and the aim is to make it a simple application process.
Grant size
Grants of between £1,000 to £5,000 are being made available to cover project and associated costs for your organisation.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a Not-for-profit organisation or Community Amateur Sports club (CASC) or Charitable body operating within the Greater Lurgan and Craigavon area.
- Demonstrate a clear community benefit, particularly in areas of sport, arts, health & wellbeing and inclusion.
- Provide a governing document and a bank account in your organisation’s name.
- Confirm availability of accounts, and safeguarding policies if required
- Be able to deliver the project within 12 months of receiving funding.
Priority Areas
Funding will prioritise projects and organisations that can outline how they meet one or more of the following priorities:
- Have connected with the Goodyear Sports & Social Club since at any time since its foundation in 1977.
- Promote cross-community collaboration and inclusion.
- Support sports, arts, or charitable activities that enhance health & wellbeing.
- Address local needs.
- Support grassroots organisation’s within the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area.
- Encourage volunteerism and community leadership.
Full information: Goodyear Community Fund – Community Foundation Northern Ireland