Twelve organisations receive funding from Great Yarmouth Sport and Leisure Trust in 2022

We’re delighted to announce that the following organisations and people have received grassroots funding to support kit and equipment for their members in 2022:

• DPA Performing Arts Academy

• Yarmouth Football Club

• Hemsby Football Club

• Broadway Bella’s

• Southtown Primary School

• Next-Gen Aerial and acrobatic arts

• Union Thai

• Under Open Sky Ltd

• Great Yarmouth Man vs Fat

• Martham Cricket Club

• Great Yarmouth Martial Arts

• Wherry Archers

These local organisations are crucial to providing alternative activities in supporting children and adults in sport and recreation, and in some instances, support work around the safety of vulnerable people. We are keen to support more in 2023.

To apply for funding, please download our form here.

Retro Skating Academy receives funding support for new venue

Trustees Albert Jones and Graham Plant present cheque to Retro Skating Academy

Retro Skating Academy is our latest applicant to receive funding for their new venue. Retro Skating Academy will soon provide top GB training with more British Artistic Roller Skating Champions than anywhere else in the country. Their club is also a safe, secure place in the heart of the community for all, and has many skaters who are registered disabled  who thrive in an inclusive, encouraging team environment. 

GY Sporting Academy CIC, who manages the Academy has used a grant from Sport England towards the total project cost for the conversion and operation of a building. A building has been converted with ample parking for locals and visitors, which can grow the base of skaters to enable them to become a viable not for profit business able to sustain themselves into the future.

Commenting on the funding, Graham Plant, Chairman of Great Yarmouth Sport & Leisure Trust, said "Our purpose is to encourage positive activity in the borough, and for us, Retro Skating Academy has the potential to be a UK leading operation that benefits the community on many levels. We can also see greater benefits for the area and cultural benefits for young and older visitors who would attend galas all year round.”  

Emma Parrott, Chairperson, Retro Skating Academy, explained, "Great Yarmouth has some challenging health demographics and we are championing the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. The SEND community is keen to set up an additional needs Roller Skating club, and we currently have many SEND members who thrive on routine and repetitive training. The events will be the most significant revenue for the Academy, and with GB Skate Artistic already committing to several events per year plus GB squad training, it's a positive and reassuring start for the Academy." 

Fifteen organisations receive funding from Great Yarmouth Sport and Leisure Trust

We’re delighted to announce that the following organisations and people have received grassroots funding to support kit and equipment for their members in 2021:

• Great Yarmouth Martial Arts

• Martham Cricket Club

• Sweeney Sports Club

• Engage Sports Coaching

• Yarmouth United Football Club

• Great Yarmouth Children's Theatre

• Dragon's Stage and Theatre School

• Caister United Football Club

• PT Pete

• Isabella's Dance and Musical Theatre Company

• Broadway Bella's

• DPA Dance Academy

• Hopton Harriers and

• Martham Football Club.

These local organisations are crucial to providing alternative activities in supporting children and adults in sport and recreation, and in some instances, support work around the safety of vulnerable people.

The borough has shown incredible resilience in the past 18 months. We are indebted to the volunteers for their commitment and enthusiasm to pick up and bring the community together and are keen to support more in 2022.

To apply for funding, please download our form here.

Broadway Bella’s receive funding to support new theatre business

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Broadland Bella’s performing

We’re delighted to announce we’ve supported Broadway Bella’s, a new theatre school based around singing and dance. In their first week, they attracted over thirty members and a waiting list almost immediately. The group rehearses at Gorleston Pavilion and Scratby Parish Hall. 

Broadland Bella’s Founders

The grant will go towards new uniforms and new equipment. Hardware is needed to support the running of classes, and music to be able to provide a smoother and more professional experience to the students. This will also encourage more people to sign up to Broadway Bella’s, as well bring more recognition for the SEN class. 

Gabriella Harvey-Mobbs, Co-Founder said: "We’ve been so overwhelmed with the response to Broadway Bella’s, and this funding is going to help us to teach these children to the best of our ability. We’ve funded this company between us from day one. This additional funding from the Trust will allow us to get proper technology such as speakers to allow these children and their parents to have the best experience possible. We already support some children with learning difficulties and this money will make it so much easier for us to buy supplies to make their experience as positive as is possible. Thank you so much!" 

You can follow their progress Facebook and Instagram, and we wish them all the best.

If you are part of an amazing sport or leisure team and would like to apply for up to £500 of funding, we are taking applications for awarding in February 2021.