Aldi Scotland has invested £7000 in eight local sports clubs across the north-east, Highlands and Islands, as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative.
The fund supports the supermarket’s commitment to cultivating a healthier Scotland through the positive impact of community sports clubs.
Applications open throughout the year in different regions across Scotland, calling on local teams to apply for funding up to £2500.
Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust, which was launched to make sailing accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background, was awarded £2500 – the highest funding available…
Elsewhere in the region, Lochaber Wheeled Sports Society and Inverness Shinty Club each received £1000. Moray and Speyside Walking Football Club, Moray Mental Health FC, Arrows Trampoline Club, Newtonhill Netball Club, and Ellon Day Opportunities received £500 each.
Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to motivate and encourage individuals of all ages and skill levels to participate in physical activities within their local communities and improve access to sport.
To date, almost 600 clubs across Scotland have benefitted from the fund, which has now amassed more than £400,000…
For more information about Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund, visit the www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund website.
FULL STORY at source: https://www.grampianonline.co.uk/news/north-east-sports-club-benefit-from-funding-354428
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