Post by AP on Nov 20, 2013 21:04:02 GMT
There are many ways to fund your build. Estimated cost for building a skiff is approx £3000 including paint. You may also need a trailer, lifejackets, boatcover, VHF radio, anchor.
Some clubs have gone with the traditional ship Registry idea of having 64 shares, others formed a club and set about fundraising events in the community and some have gained grant funding from various bodies.
Fundraising in the community is a great way of involving and informing the community of your presence and intentions and widespread support from non rowers is a great aid to running a successful club, best though to make events good fun and great value to show your club as a positive force bringing something new and vibrant to the community.
Grant funding can take time and may not be available just when you want to build and for this reason may be better for clubs looking to build a second boat. A application for a grant may be more favourably looked on if a club is already up and running and demonstrably bringing benefits to the community, may also be more suitable for clubs in more remote areas.
Local business may also help with direct or indirect sponsorship, don't be afraid to ask.
Any other ideas for funding ?
Awards For All Scotland provide grants for minority community projects www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/scotland/awards-for-all-scotland but bear in mind it can take up to two months to get approval and they may only give 50% toward the project so include everything you can think of, even rowing machines.
Some clubs have gone with the traditional ship Registry idea of having 64 shares, others formed a club and set about fundraising events in the community and some have gained grant funding from various bodies.
Fundraising in the community is a great way of involving and informing the community of your presence and intentions and widespread support from non rowers is a great aid to running a successful club, best though to make events good fun and great value to show your club as a positive force bringing something new and vibrant to the community.
Grant funding can take time and may not be available just when you want to build and for this reason may be better for clubs looking to build a second boat. A application for a grant may be more favourably looked on if a club is already up and running and demonstrably bringing benefits to the community, may also be more suitable for clubs in more remote areas.
Local business may also help with direct or indirect sponsorship, don't be afraid to ask.
Any other ideas for funding ?
Awards For All Scotland provide grants for minority community projects www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/scotland/awards-for-all-scotland but bear in mind it can take up to two months to get approval and they may only give 50% toward the project so include everything you can think of, even rowing machines.