Developing hockey opportunities for new participants is at the forefront of the England Hockey strategy; supporting ‘Great clubs providing great experiences’ and to ‘Enable memorable first experiences of hockey that create lifelong advocates’.
Hockey has the opportunity to support local communities in positively impacting on the physical and mental health of people through enjoyment of playing the sport, ultimately helping to develop positive habits and behaviours.
The ‘Hockey Futures Together’ is a partnership between England Hockey and the Areas Associations to support clubs and organisations to deliver hockey locally, increasing opportunities to support healthy lifestyles and habits through the sport, engaging communities that face barriers to accessing sporting opportunities.
Supporting the Kettle® EuroHockey EuroChamps27 Social Impact work and beyond, funding opportunities are available across the Area network, targeted at supporting the below groups of people within our communities:
- Youth - State Schools that currently do not deliver hockey within curriculum or extra-curricular through after-school clubs
- Disabilities - People with Disabilities, Impairments or Long-term Health Conditions
- Community - People from Low Income Households and ethnically Diverse Communities
Through collaboration between England Hockey and the Area Associations, clubs and organisations have the ability to apply for funding in order to deliver hockey outside of regular activity, engaging new people within the sport.
There are some variances between the Areas, information and application processes that are linked below. Please apply through the relevant system, depending on which Area you belong to – if you are unsure, please email areas@englandhockey.co.uk
- North West
- Yorkshire & North East
- East
- South Central
- West
- London - Visit 'London Hockey Futures' for more information
- South East - Visit 'South East Hockey Futures' for more information
- Midlands - Visit 'Midlands Hockey Youth Support Fund' for more information
All information such as application guidance, template questions, and finance templates on this webpage (on the right-hand side) and also on the individual Area pages are for the North West, Yorkshire & North East, East, West and South Central funding only .
For London, South East and Midlands, please use the links above for information.
Funding forums are taking place on the below dates, where you can find out more information about the funding that is available and tips in developing your application. Sign up below:
- Wednesday 11 November @ 19:00
- Friday 13 November @ 12:30
Ensure that you read the funding guidance document prior to application.
If you have any questions about Hockey Futures Together work, please email areas@englandhockey.co.uk