Expressions of Interest - Opportunity for Walsall community groups to access funding for swim, bike, run, walk initiatives

Active Black Country in partnership with Walsall Council and Triathlon England have been working together to inspire communities and transform the lives of Walsall residents through swimming, cycling, running or walking activities.

There is now an exciting opportunity for community groups and organisations across Walsall to access funding and support to co-design opportunities for their community to take part in swim,  bike, run, or walk (SBRW) initiatives, which will help to reduce barriers of access and/ or establish new opportunities for participation.

Why swim, bike, run, walk?

Individually SBRW are amongst the biggest participation activities in the country and have the potential (if developed appropriately) to have large-scale impact on physical activity levels in Walsall

• SBRW are more affordable (or free) compared to some other activities
• Cycling, running and jogging provide a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly means of travel
• Expressions of Interest (EOI) are welcome from existing community groups for funding between £250 - £4000

Projects should benefit residents in the following areas of Walsall: Bentley & Darlaston North; Birchills Leamore; Blakenall; Palfrey; Pleck; St Matthews (Town Centre); Willenhall South.

Click here for the Expression of Interest form.

All Expression of Interest forms should be submitted by 4pm on Friday 13 December 2024.

Further information can be found in the Guidance Document, click here

To support Walsall community groups and organisations with the Expression of Interest submission, an online webinar will take place on Wednesday 27 November 6.30pm – 7.30pm.

Please contact ASCbusinesssupport@walsall.gov.uk to book your place on the webinar, stating your name, the organisation you are from, and the email address you would like the meeting link to be sent to.