Dunbar & Area Community Sport Hub

20/11/2025

Enjoy Leisure's Children's Tennis Interest Survey
GAME, SET, MATCH!
We're conducting a short survey to better understand local interest in tennis and explore how we can begin developing a programme for children. Your feedback will help shape opportunities with the sport.

Closing date for submission is Monday 15th December 2025.

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13/11/2025

Now that its open – Tell us what you think about the…
Dunbar Community Pump Track.
Complete this survey to help sportscotland and Scottish Cycling collect information on your experiences at the Dunbar Pump Track. The survey will ask questions about your experience, how often you attend and the impact of taking part.
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11/11/2025

🏅 Apply now for your chance to get brand-new kit for your team!

Arnold Clark’s Gear Up for Sport initiative is giving local clubs and community groups the opportunity to receive free sports gear for

✅ Any youth team with up to 30 members aged 4–15
✅Registered charities and community groups within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch

Please note: The person applying must be the one who will claim the kit if successful.

👉 Apply here for your chance to kit out your team with brand-new gear!
:
https://www.arnoldclark.com/gear-up-for-sport -up

📣 Please share this with anyone who could benefit!

We’re giving away 300 free sports kits every month to youth sports teams aged 4 – 15. Know a grassroots sports team that deserves new kit? Apply now!

09/10/2025

🚀 Up to £2,500 Available to Boost Your Charity’s Digital Presence! 💻✨

Is your charity ready to level up online? The Fat Beehive Foundation is offering grants of up to £2,500 to help small UK charities improve their digital presence — from building websites and apps to digitising services and purchasing essential digital tools.

📌 Who can apply?
Charities with an average annual income of less than £1 million — especially those supporting prisoners, refugees, or disadvantaged youth.

🗓️ Next deadline:
31 March 2026 for review at the April trustee meeting.

(You can apply anytime — applications are reviewed in April )
This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your online impact and reach more people in need. 🌍💙
🔗https://www.fatbeehivefoundation.org.uk/

We provide grants to small charities to create websites and other digital products, helping them bring about positive social change.

08/10/2025

🏃‍♂️🏐 Community Sports Hubs – Powered by Volunteers, Driven by Community! 🏋️‍♀️⚽

Volunteers are the heartbeat of our Community Sports clubs and organisations, helping to run clubs, support events, and create welcoming spaces where everyone can get active and feel connected.

📉 In 2023, formal volunteering in Scotland hit its lowest recorded level, with just 18% of adults getting involved.

📈 But there’s good news! In 2024, 25% of adults volunteered – that’s 331,000 more people stepping up to make a difference. 🙌

This rise in participation, highlighted in the latest research from Volunteer Scotland, shows the power of community and the growing recognition of how rewarding volunteering can be.

🔗 Read the full report here:
https://www.volunteerscotland.net/news/scottish-household-survey-2024?fbclid=IwY2xjawNUUFhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB2Y0ltT2RFSGI0OVVYN1hjAR6y43WlKz0QQLlxeMjPFSEw8DksL15AaskzSpSB_vuGwSAuIpFRWKudxxi4HA_aem_Hy21fgMpRonkX90jF3l0Zg

💬 Know someone who’d make a great volunteer? Whether it’s coaching, organising, or just lending a hand – there are loads of ways to get involved and make a real impact.

👉To find out more about your community sports hub members and what they do,
https://www.activeeastlothian.co.uk/your-community-sport-hub/dunbar-43

Volunteer Scotland is cautiously optimistic that volunteer participation in Scotland is showing early signs of recovery after a period of decline.

07/10/2025

🌟 Grants of up to £1,000 Available for Local Good Causes! 🌟

Are you part of a community group making a difference in your local area? The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund is now open for applications — offering grants of up to £1,000 to support grassroots projects across the UK!
Whether you're planning an event, buying equipment, hiring a venue, or running outreach programmes, this fund could help bring your ideas to life.

✅ Who can apply?
Only holders of The Co-operative Bank’s Charity and Community Bank Account are eligible.

📅 Apply between:
1st October 2025 – 31st March 2026
Applications will be assessed in April 2026.

Let’s strengthen community ties and create lasting social impact together! 💙
🔗 https://www.co-operativebank.co.uk/business/community/customer-donation-fund/

Our Charity and Community Bank Account customers can apply for up to £1,000 from the Customer Donation Fund to support special projects and fundraising activities.

02/10/2025

🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: 2026 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙!

We’ve got some truly exciting plans on the horizon for 2026 — and our Open Day is the perfect chance to hear about what’s coming next.

This is a chance for 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 to explore how our specialist day programmes support autistic school leavers and young adults with additional support needs (ASN) to build independence, confidence, and real-world skills.

Be among the first to hear how the next chapter is shaping up, join us to discover what’s possible.

𝗢𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 24𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, join us for our 2026 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at Edge Group Scotland.

📍 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Edge Group Scotland Day Services, Eskmills, Musselburgh
🕐 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2 pm – 4 pm
🎟 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Pre-registration is essential – secure your place here:
👉 https://www.edgeautism.com/2026-intake-open-day

We can’t wait to welcome you and show you how we help young people take their next steps towards independence.

26/09/2025

Book now for holiday programme from13th -17th October.
lots of water activities, cycling, rock climbing and bushcraft! We are also running a Mini Expedition and a Search & Rescue based session. Lots of fun for kids aged 8 to 13 (15 for Go MTB).

23/09/2025

📢 Final reminder!
The Community Activation Grant (CAG) is open for applications until Tuesday, 30th September 2025.

All members should have received an email with the full criteria and the application form. Please note this funding is for new, targeted projects supporting underrepresented groups—be sure to outline your project’s aims and who you’ll engage.

If you didn’t get the email or want to discuss your idea, please contact Jade Hall on [email protected] or Stephen Wands on [email protected] for support and the application form!

18/09/2025

🌱 Funding Opportunity for Community Projects! 🌍

Do you have a project that makes a positive impact on people, communities, or the environment? The Matthew Good Foundation is offering funding through its Grants for Good Fund; perfect for small charities, not-for-profit groups, and social entrepreneurs with big ideas!

💸 £15,000 is shared every 3 months between 5 shortlisted projects:

🥇 1st place: £5,000
🥈 2nd place: £3,500
🥉 3rd place: £2,500
🎖️ 4th & 5th place: £2,000 each

Whether you're an established organisation or just starting out, this is a great chance to get support. Projects must have had an income of less than £50,000 in the last 12 months to be eligible.

📅 Next deadline: 15th December 2025

👉 Apply now or share with someone who might benefit: https://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/amplify-fund-grants-for-good/

11/09/2025

🌟 Applications Now Open! 🌟
Are you a young woman passionate about sport and ready to lead? Or an experienced professional eager to mentor the next generation?

Join the Young Women in Sport Leadership Programme – a 12-month journey designed to empower and equip women aged 18–24 with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in sport leadership.

👟 For Mentees (18–24): Why Apply?
✅ Be matched with an inspiring female leader in sport
✅ Build leadership, communication & confidence
✅ Access mental health workshops, networking events & training
✅ Join a supportive community of women in sport

🎯 Eligibility:
Women aged 18–24 involved in sport (athletes, volunteers, aspiring professionals) with a passion for leadership.

🤝 For Mentors: Why Get Involved?
✅ Share your experience and support emerging leaders
✅ Help shape the future of women in sport
✅ Gain CPD through workshops
✅ Join a network committed to inclusion and equity

👀 Eligibility - Women working in sport – coaches, educators, athletes, administrators – ready to commit to regular check-ins over 12 months.

📅 Deadline to Apply: 20th September
🔗 Apply as a Mentee: https://forms.office.com/e/e1HJebzgKi
🔗 Apply as a Mentor: https://forms.office.com/e/b61iHi8r60
📧 Questions? Email [email protected] or Call: 07817 810825

10/09/2025

🟠 Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 🟠
September 10 is a powerful reminder of the importance of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversations around mental health and su***de prevention.

💬 Every life matters. Su***de impacts individuals, families, and entire communities — often in ways we don’t see. Let’s take this opportunity to support one another.

What can you do today?
✅ Check in with yourself and those around you
✅ Start a conversation – asking “Are you okay?” can truly make a difference
✅ Share resources – knowing where to turn for help is vital

📞 National Support Organisations:

⭐️Samaritans Scotland – 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/

⭐️Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87
https://www.breathingspace.scot/

⭐️CALM – 0800 58 58 58
https://www.thecalmzone.net/

⭐️Kooth – Free accessible self-help and access to direct contact with Mental Health practitioners out of hours and weekends. Young people between 10 and 26 can sign up anonymously
https://www.kooth.com/

If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Help is always available. 💛

***dePreventionDay