Access to Activity Bursary
Our Access to Activity Bursary is designed to help tackle financial challenges that may prevent 12-15 year olds in the borough from taking part in sport. Eligible young people can receive up to £200 to help with sports club memberships, subscriptions or match fees.
Applications can be submitted any time before 31 December 2026, or until all funding has been distributed.
The bursary supports the aims of EEBC’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2025-28) which focuses on increasing physical activity, improving wellbeing and reducing health inequalities in Epsom and Ewell. A variety of local sports clubs will participate throughout the year, and more clubs are welcome to apply to take part.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- live in the borough of Epsom & Ewell
- be 12 to 15 years old
- are in receipt of free school meals and/or
- have parents or guardians who are in receipt of Universal Credit payments
Those who are living or have lived in care are also welcome to apply.
Application process
This is a one-off grant, and priority will be given to eligible residents who have not received an Epsom & Ewell Borough Council grant aimed at facilitating access to physical activity in the past five years.
If the 12–15-year-old is eligible, applicants will need to follow this process:
- arrange a taster session directly with participating sports club – the list of participating clubs can be found on our website and it will be updated on an ongoing basis
- following the taster, if the 12–15-year-old wants to continue and enrol with the club, the council’s application form will need to be completed
- EEBC will then be in touch to confirm next steps.
Note: If the application is successful, the applicant will be asked to contact the sports club directly to enrol in their chosen activity.
All information about the Access to Activity bursary including the application form and participating sports clubs (updated as the year progresses) can be found here: https://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/access-to-activity
For any questions, email the Community Development team at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council: cdevelopment@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
