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Gillette celebrates the announcement of ‘Great Start’ coaching programme for 2013

 

Gillette has announced its ‘Great Start’ programme which celebrates the role of coaching and supports coaching excellence by offering coaching grants awarded through the scheme. The announcement marks the second year of Gillette’s partnership with sports coach UK sports coach UK is a beneficiary organisation of Gillette’s ‘Great Start’ programme and is not affiliated to the IOC or London 2012, re-affirming the brand’s promise to help support coaching development and invest in sporting legacy beyond London 2012.

 

The grants are available to both aspiring and amateur coaches who wish to further their qualifications. Applications for grants open from the 9 May 2013 via the brands Facebook page www.facebook.com/GilletteUK. Gillette is also continuing to supporting the UK Coaching Awards hosted by sports coach UK which celebrate the role of coaching in encouraging participation, performance and excellence. As part of the Great Start programme Gillette is offering people the chance to nominate a coach who deserves recognition for their work for the UK Community Coach of the Year Award.

 

England Rugby League Head Coach Steve McNamara said: “The brilliant thing about the ‘Great Start’ programme is that it recognises the importance of supporting coaching in the UK and the integral role it plays in nurturing the future sporting talent of Great Britain.  Without great coaches there would be no great athletes and it is essential that we continue to invest in coaching to ensure our future champions get the right training and support.”

 

Gillette brand manager, Jared Regan, commented: “Gillette has a rich heritage in sport and we appreciate the crucial role that both amateur and professional coaches play in the success of sport in the UK. Coaching is the sporting embodiment of a great start and we’re absolutely delighted to be able to sponsor these grants for a second year and give more people the opportunity to feel at their best by giving back to their community through coaching.”

 

sports coach UK CEO Dr Tony Byrne said: “Gillette understands that without the tireless efforts of volunteer coaches and educators, the next generation would not be inspired to pursue careers in sport and new talent would remain undiscovered.  We also know that the cost of gaining a qualification is seen as a major barrier by many aspiring coaches, so we’re delighted that Gillette’s Great Start programme will enable more people to develop their skills”.

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Grant Funding Organisation Checklist

To ensure your group is ready to apply for funding, 4Grants have produced a checklist which you may find useful.

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About your group

  •     Does your group have a constitution or set of rules?
  •     Does your group have a Management Committee?
  •     Does your Management Committee have a Chair?
  •     Does your Management Committee have a Treasurer?
  •     Does your Management Committee have a Secretary?
  •     Does your group have a bank or building society account,in its own name?
  •     Does the bank account have at least 3 signatories?
  •     Does your group have a clear understanding of its aims and objectives?
  •     Is your group clear about the services it provides?

What kind of Group are you? What legal structure does your group have?

  •     Unincorporated association (group, club, or society)?
  •     Registered Charity?
  •     Company Limited by Guarantee?
  •     CIC?
  •     CIO?
  •     Are you branch of a national organisation without your own constitution?

About your groups policies and procedures:

  •     Do you keep minutes of all committee meetings?
  •     Do you have systems in place to record income and expenditure?
  •     Do you have relevant policies e.g. : Health and safety? Equal opportunities?
  •     If you have employees, do you have Employment Policies?
  •     Does your group have insurance to cover its legal responsibilities?

About your group’s funding:

  •     Do you have a fundraising plan?
  •     Do you have a fundraising group?
  •     Does your group have an independent referee?
  •     Does your group identify a named person to act as a point of contact for bids?

Many grants are complicated and time consuming, 4Grants can take away the hassle and apply our knowledge and experience to your funding bids.  Contact us today for further information.

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