Gaming Machine Tax: What You Need to Know
The gaming machine tax was introduced earlier this year to tax the income on gaming and quiz machines frequently found in sports club house and social, working men’s and political clubs. This tax has a few stipulations however: This tax is applicable if: If any of the prices that are available are cash, or includes […]
Grassroots Football Development
Earlier this year, the Football Association (FA), Sport England, the Premier League and the Football Foundation developed and launched a three year plan to improve and develop grassroots football facilities across England. One of the main targets set out within this initiative was to improve 3,000 natural pitches across England, build 150 artificial pitches and […]
Sport Club Funding Guide Part Two
As we discussed in part one of our funding guide for sports clubs, whether you are a cricket club, tennis club, football club or swimming baths, there is always room for further funds. You may need money to improve facilities, perform vital repairs or to add important security measures like cctv cameras (which can reduce […]
Local Sports Club Funding Guide Part One
Looking to gain funding for your sports club? Most sports clubs could use extra funding, whether it’s needed to buy new equipment, perform repairs to buildings or hire essential staff, sports clubs can often be expensive to maintain. There is financial backing available if you know where to look, so we investigated into the funding […]
England Hockey Bid for World Cup in London in 2018
England Hockey have formally submitted a bid to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to host the Women’s World Cup in London in 2018. This bid is as part of a long-term goal to host regular international hockey in England and further boost the profile of the sport. England Hockey joins a group of other National […]
Grassroots sports clubs eligible for further legacy windfall
The additional funding is an extension to the organisation’s popular Inspired Facilities Olympic and Paralympic legacy fund. The fund is designed to bring improvements to local facilities, from ‘new playing surfaces to floodlights and better changing rooms’. In the two years since the fund was made available 1,361 grassroots sports facilities have benefitted to a […]
HMRC Tax-Relief Changes Place Future of Sports Clubs into Doubt
Anger and confusion has been the reaction following changes to the Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) scheme that provides charity- type tax relief to sports clubs. HMRC maintains that it is attempting to encourage greater participation in sport among communities but wants to clear clear about the rules surrounding these clubs. HMRC produced a 44-page […]
Union of Liberal Clubs Testimonial
Following the decision of the National Union of Liberal Clubs in selecting Club Insure as their preferred insurance provider, Mr. A Doran from the Honley Liberal Club had this to say: “We changed to Club Insure this year because their representative came out to the club and gave us a policy to suit our needs. […]
NGB’s Think Twice About Big Sporting Events
National Government Bodies of Sport are being held back by the sometimes costly financial risks of hosting and organising large sporting events it has been revealed. A study by the Sports and Recreation Alliance has claimed that a huge 67 per cent of NGB’s see the financial risks involved with hosting large, worldwide events as […]
Club Insure shortlisted for ‘Schemes Broker of the Year’
Club Insure has been shortlisted in the Schemes Broker of the Year category at the prestigious 2013 UK Broker Awards, which take place on Friday 6 September 2013 at the Brewery, London. In making their shortlisting decision, the awards judging panel evaluated companies on their ability to demonstrate a tangible commitment to meeting the needs […]
