ASCB Charitable Fund
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- Typical grants
- £10,000 – £100,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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britisharmysport.comAbout ASCB Charitable Fund
The ASCB Charitable Fund is the British Army’s dedicated independent charity for promoting, fostering, and developing sport among serving personnel. Established in 2009, it is governed by a board of senior Army trustees and enhances physical and mental wellbeing, operational effectiveness, morale, teamwork, fitness, and resilience through competitive and recreational opportunities. Rooted in Army values of integrity, service, inclusivity, and excellence, it serves as the central channel for non-public funding of Army sport, aligning with Defence policy on sport’s role in readiness, retention, rehabilitation, and inclusion. The Fund supports recognised Army sports associations and unions, covering administration, competitions, equipment, talent development, and infrastructure.
What ASCB Charitable Fund funds
The Fund supports recognised Army sports associations and unions, covering administration, competitions, equipment, talent development, representative teams, adventure training, adaptive sports for injured personnel, and infrastructure upgrades such as garrison gyms. It funds both project and core costs, capital, and revenue. Support spans mainstream sports like football, rugby, and athletics, as well as minority disciplines, and has global reach where Army personnel deploy. The Fund primarily benefits serving Army regulars, reservists, units, garrisons, and occasionally dependants.
Who can apply
Grants are invite-only and exclusively for official Army entities, including recognised Army sports associations and unions, as well as units and garrisons. Beneficiaries are strictly serving Army regulars, reservists, units, garrisons, and occasionally dependants. The Fund favours medium-to-large UK-based Army associations. Unsolicited applications, civilians, and non-Army organisations are excluded.
What ASCB Charitable Fund doesn't fund
The Fund does not accept unsolicited applications and does not support civilians, non-Army organisations, or individuals outside the serving Army community. Applications from entities not affiliated with the British Army are excluded.
How they like to fund
Grants are invite-only, with the Fund working exclusively through recognised Army sports associations and unions. It supports project costs, core costs, capital, and revenue, and favours medium-to-large UK-based associations. The Fund is the sole steward of Army Sports Lottery and sponsorship income for sporting tradition and progression.
How much does ASCB Charitable Fund give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to ASCB Charitable Fund
ASCB Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does ASCB Charitable Fund provide?
ASCB Charitable Fund typically provides grants of £10,000 - £100,000.
Where does ASCB Charitable Fund fund charities?
ASCB Charitable Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does ASCB Charitable Fund accept unsolicited applications?
ASCB Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from ASCB Charitable Fund?
ASCB Charitable Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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