Laura Trainor Stephen McIlveen Zoe Rees-Oliver

Introducing the Olympic Legacy Fund with Sport Northern Ireland

Free masterclass

A Talk by Laura Trainor , Stephen McIlveen and Zoe Rees-Oliver

About this Talk

Are you part of a community sports club, facility, or organisation working to get more people active? Join our crowdfunding experts and Sport Northern Ireland to learn how to raise funds and access up to £32,500 in pledge funding from the Olympic Legacy Fund.

The Olympic Legacy Fund is a £1 million investment programme, delivered by Sport NI in partnership with Crowdfunder UK. The fund aims to improve the quality of facilities at club and community level, encouraging more people to engage in sport and physical activity, while leaving a lasting legacy inspired by Northern Ireland athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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What you'll learn:

🙌 Top tips on how to make your crowdfunding project a success

📣 How to unlock funding from the Olympic Legacy Fund and apply successfully

❓ A chance to ask the panel questions in a live Q&A

What funding is available for?

🥅 Capital projects that improve club or community sports facilities

🛠️ Refurbishments and upgrades to increase participation

🚪 Enhancements that widen access to sport and physical activity opportunities

Eligible projects could receive a pledge of up to 65% of your fundraising target, capped at £50,000 from Sport Northern Ireland.

Speakers

Zoe Rees-Oliver | Crowdfunder | Community Manager

Zoe is our crowdfunding expert with extensive experience helping community groups and sports organisations bring their projects to life and secure match funding.

Stephen McIlveen | Sport Northern Ireland | Interim Infrastructure & Capital Programmes Manager

Laura Trainor | Sport Northern Ireland | Development Assistant

Stephen and Laura from Sport NI will join us to explain how clubs and community organisations can benefit from the Olympic Legacy Fund, with practical advice on eligibility and applications.

✨ Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot!


30 September 2025, 03:00 PM

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

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About The Speakers

Laura Trainor

Laura Trainor

Sport Northern Ireland


Stephen McIlveen

Stephen McIlveen

Sport Northern Ireland


Zoe Rees-Oliver

Zoe Rees-Oliver

Crowdfunder