Aldi Scotland awards £6,500 to sports clubs across Dundee and Tayside
Aldi Scotland has invested £6,500 in seven local sports clubs across Dundee and Tayside as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative.
The fund reinforces the supermarket’s dedication to building a healthier Scotland by supporting the work of community sports clubs. Applications open throughout the year in different regions across Scotland, calling on local teams to apply for funding up to £2,500.
Angus Cycle Hub CIC was awarded £2,500 – the highest funding available.
Operating through its local project arms CycleHub.Org and Dundee Cycle Hub, Angus Cycle Hub CIC promotes inclusive cycling across Angus and Dundee, helping people from all backgrounds access cycling as a means of transport, exercise and social connection. The organisation delivers free activities for children, young people, adults and families, including cycle training, guided community rides, active travel events and school-based Cycle Buses,all led by trained volunteers and staff.
The club plans to use the funding from Aldi Scotland to The club plans to use the funding from Aldi Scotland to purchase branded waterproof cycling jackets, breathable cycling shirts and warm printed jumpers for staff and volunteers. This kit will ensure the team remains warm, dry and visible in all weather conditions, improving safety, comfort and the professional image of its community programmes.
Elsewhere in the region, Kanzen For Life and Balerno Community Activities Group received £1,000 in funding. TNT Netball Club, Dundee Ducks, Dundee Dueces and Montrose Community Trust all received £500 each.
Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities. The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country.
Scott Francis, Director of Angus Cycle Hub CIC said: “We are so grateful to have received such generous funding from Aldi Scotland.
“This support will allow us to provide high-quality kit for our staff and volunteers, helping them to stay warm, dry and visible throughout the year while delivering our inclusive cycling activities across Angus and Dundee."
Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: “Since launching in 2016, the Scottish Sport Fund has supported a diverse range of clubs with vital funding to invest in much-needed equipment and resources.
“It’s inspiring to see the impact this support has on clubs like Angus Cycle Hub CIC, and how it contributes to encouraging active, healthy lifestyles in communities across Scotland.”