Sport Access Fund

Applications Are Closed

Applications for the Sport Access Fund are now closed.

Accessing sport and physical activity whilst at university is not only a key part of your University experience, but also crucial for physical and mental wellbeing. We know that many students are struggling financially because of the Cost of Living Crisis, so the Guild and UB Sport have introduced a Sport Access Fund to help out.

To learn all about the application process, please explore our below FAQs. Alternatively if you are interested in what's on offer already check out the Active Residences Programme where you'll find a range of activities you can get involved in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

To apply for the Sport Access Fund, all you have to do is complete the online application form. .

What evidence do I need to provide?

Please upload receipts for any previous purchases being claimed through the Sport Access Fund. For any future purchases, you’ll need to submit any evidence once they have been acquired.

What happens once I’ve applied?

Once the application period has closed, applications will be reviewed by the Awarding Panel. They will consider each submission against the criteria outlined below and level of funding available.

Applicants can only apply for a maximum of £100 through the Sports Access Fund, however the Panel reviewing all applications may allocate a different amount depending on the total requested. For Example, in Round 1 of the Sports Access Fund in 2023/24, we received over 175 applications however the fund value was £10,000. This means that if all applicants were awarded the full amount, the fund would be £7,500 short. In this case, the panel made the decision to fund all applications at 20% of what was requested to ensure that everyone that applied received some funds towards their activity.

The panel reserves the right to award a set amount or percentage across all the applications, or make individual decisions based on the applications received. The panel’s decision will be communicated to you once they have reviewed all allocations and made their decision.

Am I eligible to apply?

In order to apply for the fund, you must:

Be a student at the University of Birmingham
Apply during the application period
Complete a survey based on your activity at the end of the academic year

Applications are only accepted for the following items;

Memberships fees to a registered UoB Sport & Fitness Club Campus League team (individual only) or Guild of Students Student Group (Sport related only- must be justifiable).
Entrance/Registration Fees to a sporting event.
UoB Sport & Fitness Club Gym Membership and Exercise Classes
Purchase of kit/equipment to allow participation in a sporting activity provided by one of the following only;
1. UoB Sport & Fitness Club, Gos Student Group (Sport related only), Campus League team (individual only).
Travel to/from a sporting event or activity, outside of Birmingham. (This does not include accommodation).

Please note, only one application per student will be accepted during each application period. Applications may contain multiple items, but the total award to any individual cannot exceed £100 per application.