Queen’s Sport – Student Sport Hardship Fund
Supported by the Clifford Arbuthnot Benefaction (CA Fund)

The Queen’s Sport CA Fund is available to provide amenities to any individual, club/society to defray expenses they incur in furthering Queen’s University in becoming a world class university through the value of sport.

There are three programmes of funding available for the 2023-24 academic year:

1. Representative Funding for Individual Students or Sports Clubs competing for Queen’s in National and International recognised competitions, events, and tournaments.

2. Club or Society Initiatives, programmes and events that provide opportunities for students to improve; well-being through participation in sport or physical activity, or those targeting inclusion.

3. Club or Society initiatives, programmes or events that encourage learning by raising awareness of higher education through sport by working with young people, schools, teachers, and the wider community.

Since its launch in 2016, the CA Fund has contributed almost £20,000 to more than 20 clubs and societies, as well as supporting 27 individual athletes competing at national and international events.
Maximum Awards of £1,000 are available to individuals, clubs, or societies during this academic year (2023-24). For each programme award criteria and how to apply. (see below)

Programmes we have funded.

• Piangfan Naksukpaiboon achieved gold at the National Disability Archery Championships in Newport in 2023, securing the first position in the recurve barebow category.
• With the assistance of received funding, the QUB Ladies Soccer Team has experienced a significant surge in female soccer participation. The funds contributed to acquiring new equipment for the team and generating additional opportunities to 
  enhance participation.
• The Paddlesport/Kayaking Club obtained funding in 2023 with the aim of boosting female involvement within the club. The allocated funds were directed towards the training of female club members. Over the course of the year, this initiative enables  female leaders to lead additional trips, consistently promoting increased participation among female participants.
• In 2023, Conor Clarke secured financial support to compete internationally and earned recognition from the home of golf (R&A) and BUCS golf. Conor achieved representation at European level, participating in competitions held in Spain, France, Scotland, and Donegal.

Criteria for Awards
All candidates must clearly indicate which programme they are applying to within their application form.

Programme 1
Representative Funding for Individual Students or Sports Clubs competing for Queen’s University in National and International recognised competitions, events, and tournaments.

Applications for this programme must demonstrate:

• ‘'Hardship'’ through supporting documentation that is required to support application, e.g., National Governing Body Funding, matched funding, or other sources of funding.
• Profile to Queen’s Sport and the University.

Queen’s Sport may select which competitions, events and tournaments are funded based on their significance and profile for the University. These may include competitions such as BUCS, EUSA, WUG’s and other recognised local, national, and international competitions.

Programme 2
Club or Society Initiatives, programmes and events that provide opportunities for students to improve; well-being through participation in sport or physical activity, or those targeting inclusion.

Programme 3
Club or Society initiatives, programmes or events that encourage learning by raising awareness of higher education through sport by working with young people, schools, teachers, and the wider
community.

Awards will be made to a Club or Society under Programme 2 or 3 that can demonstrate the following:

• That they have been in existence for more than two years.
• That they are sustainable, i.e., that an annual report and forward plan including a copy of current club accounts for the academic year 2023-24 has been submitted to the Students’ Union.
• A full financial breakdown of how the award will be used and the associated costs should be submitted.
  Impact of Project to targeted groups.
• Project Objectives and Measurable Outcomes.
• Timeline for Project.

Application Process and Conditions
The CA Fund will not support:

• Individual requests for maintenance fees or scholarships
• Project staff costs
• Political parties or religious groups
• Pressure groups
• Charities

The application process is now open and will close on Friday 16th February 2024 at 4pm.

To apply please click here HERE -For further Information please contact Aidan at activecampus@qub.ac.uk