The Courage Dyer Recreational Trust, a charity administered by Crawley Borough Council, assists in funding projects which will create and encourage recreation and leisure opportunities for the residents of Crawley and Rusper. Visit the Charity Commission website for full details on the Courage Dyer Recreational Trust. 

Only registered charities or community interest companies can apply. However, recreational groups that are setting up can apply too.

We are unable to:

• give grants to profit-making organisations or schools
• approve grants for any one organisation more frequently than once in three years in nearly all circumstances

To be considered for funding, groups and organisations must pass due diligence checks, as well as providing supporting evidence. Full details can be found in the guidance below.

Organisations awarded funding will be required to accept the information provided to them during the application process and as stated in the Courage Dyer Recreational Trust guidance.

The award of the grant is retrospective. Trustees require evidence that the project has been completed for the grant to be paid. Invoices equating to the total cost of the project are required by the Trustees and proforma invoices are usually not accepted. The grant should be claimed within one year from the date of notification.

Any special conditions or requirements will be notified with any formal offer.

If you would like to make an application and submit supporting information, please ensure that you have read the Courage Dyer Recreational Trust guidance in full and that you meet the criteria.

Please contact us to discuss your proposal and the criteria before applying, as this could save you time.  If you think your application is eligible for funding, email heather.girling@crawley.gov.uk, clerk to the Trustees, who can advise you further.

You will be notified of the outcome of any application.