BROMSGROVE youngsters interested in getting involved in sport will have more opportunities to do so with the help of the next round of Sportivate funding.

Sport England's Sportivate scheme will see up to £375,000 invested in Worcestershire in the next two years after funding deadlines were extended last year until 2017.

The nationwide Sport England Campaign, delivered in partnership with Sport Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire, is open to sports clubs, schools, colleges and community groups who need help to set up sport and physical activity sessions.

Anyone who delivers sport and physical activity is now being encouraged to apply for the next round of funding by Bromsgrove District Council. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 28.

John Godwin, head of leisure services, said: "We have some excellent sports clubs, groups and providers across the borough and this funding could be the helping hand they need to become even better.

"If you’ve got an idea for expanding a sport or physical activity, there could be funding available to support you so get in touch with our team and see if you’re eligible."

To receive funding applicants need to show how they would give young people, aged 11 to 25-years-old, the opportunity to receive between six and eight weeks of sport coaching, with the potential to extend this to three months, as well encouraging ongoing participation.

Funding can be used to help cover the cost of coaches, incentives, equipment and facilities.

The application form is available at bromsgrove.gov.uk/sportivate, or a hard copy can be sent on request.

For more details call Elisabeth Cottam, children and young people officer, on 01527 881289 or email e.cottam@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.