North-east sports club benefit from funding

Aldi Scotland has invested £7000 in eight local sports clubs across the north-east, Highlands and Islands, as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative.

The fund supports the supermarket’s commitment to cultivating a healthier Scotland through the positive impact of community sports clubs.

Applications open throughout the year in different regions across Scotland, calling on local teams to apply for funding up to £2500.

Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust, which was launched to make sailing accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background, was awarded £2500 – the highest funding available.

The club will use the funds to help support its mission to promote inclusivity through diverse and accessible activities, maintaining equipment and facilities for safe experiences, expanding community outreach efforts, and funding camps, competitions and workshops.

Elsewhere in the region, Lochaber Wheeled Sports Society and Inverness Shinty Club each received £1000. Moray and Speyside Walking Football Club, Moray Mental Health FC, Arrows Trampoline Club, Newtonhill Netball Club, and Ellon Day Opportunities received £500 each.

Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to motivate and encourage individuals of all ages and skill levels to participate in physical activities within their local communities and improve access to sport.

To date, almost 600 clubs across Scotland have benefitted from the fund, which has now amassed more than £400,000.

Angie Fraser, principal, Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust, said: “We are so pleased to have been awarded £2500 from Aldi’s Scottish Sports Fund.

“This generous donation will help us enhance our sailing programmes, maintain our equipment, and expand our outreach efforts.

“We are very excited to see the positive impact that this funding will have on our participants and the wider community.”

Graham Nicolson, regional managing director for Aldi Scotland, said: “Since 2016, Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund has given a wide range of sports clubs the chance to benefit from essential funding to help them invest in much-needed equipment and resources.

“It’s humbling to see how much of a difference extra funding can make to clubs like Aberdeenshire Sailing Trust and in supporting people across Scotland to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.”

For more information about Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund, visit the www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund website.

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