Introducing a ground-breaking new approach to facility funding for your club.
We know that securing finance for major facility projects is tough. That’s why England Hockey in partnership with Sporting Assets is introducing the Pitch Together Fund. This scheme is our new, smarter approach to facility investment, designed to remove financial barriers and unlock capital to help your club think bigger about the future of your facility.
Whether you're resurfacing a pitch, upgrading your lights, improving your clubhouse, or considering a new pitch or clubhouse development, we're here to help you develop a high-quality, sustainable community hub.
How This Fund Can Help Your Club
The Pitch Together Fund offers a unique solution that goes beyond just money. It's about empowering clubs of all shapes and sizes to grow and thrive.
- Solve the Funding Challenge: Access affordable loans structured specifically for facility development, making major projects financially viable for your club.
- Create a Lasting Legacy: This investment is designed to future-proof your facility. A better facility means increased participation, stronger financial sustainability, and an enhanced experience for all your community.
- Support for Everyone: This isn't just for big clubs. If your club is not yet eligible, we have a clear pathway and dedicated support to help you.
- Build Community Value: Turn your facility into a true community hub, strengthening your social impact and supporting healthier lives in your local area.
How the Fund Works and The Support You Get
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This fund provides the capital you need for projects like pitch resurfacing, new clubhouses, and essential lighting upgrades. The loans are structured to be affordable and manageable for sports clubs.
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We know that planning a major project can be complex. That’s why we’ve partnered with external specialists to deliver a tailored capacity-building programme—meaning you get professional, dedicated guidance at every stage.
They will help your club with:
- Business Planning: Ensuring your project is financially sustainable long-term.
- Governance: Ensure your club structure is appropriate.
- Inclusivity & Access: Support to develop your impact plans to grow participation and increase usage and engagement.
If you don't meet all the loan criteria now, the external support will work with your committee to build the necessary capacity, helping you successfully progress to the funding stage.
What to Do Next
An introductory forum for clubs was run on 13th November to introduce the full scope of the scheme, outline the application criteria and explain the support on offer. A further forum will be repeated in the New Year. Details of the confirmed date will be circulated directly to clubs and will also be advertised here. In the meantime, we are running the Introduction to Governance Forum as clubs must be an acceptable legal entity. Details below.
Join the Intro to Governance Forum on 15 December
Start your journey by joining the Introduction to Governance Forum on the 15 December
Register nowAfter the forum, we would strongly recommend you complete the expression of interest (EOI) to start a guided conversation about your project.
For any early interest or questions about the scheme, please email: enquiries@pitchtogetherfund.co.uk