All Strong Scotland, a Perth-based charity promoting sport for people with disabilities, has been awarded nearly £10,000 as part of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games celebrations. The funding comes from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland programme, which has distributed £317,456 in initial grants across the country.
Funding for Tayside Projects
Four projects in Tayside received a total of £23,075, including Strathmore Cricket Club in Angus, Dwarf Sports Association UK in Fife, All Strong Scotland in Perth, and Harris Academy FP Hockey Club in Dundee. The grants aim to bring communities together, encourage participation, and create inclusive activities ahead of the Games.
The awards are part of an additional £2.2 million investment through National Lottery Awards for All Scotland, delivered jointly by The National Lottery Community Fund, sportscotland, and Creative Scotland. This initiative supports the wider All In campaign, a Scotland-wide movement inviting communities to celebrate the Commonwealth Games in their own way.
All Strong Games for Inclusive Participation
All Strong Scotland will use its funding to expand its 'All Strong Games' programme, which offers sports opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and dyspraxia. The grant will fund three new weekly groups over a year, as well as 'Activity Achievement Journals' with bronze, silver, and gold awards to help participants set goals and track progress in health and wellbeing.
Andrew Douglas, director of All Strong Scotland, said: “All Strong was delighted and excited to receive a National Lottery Awards for All grant to mark the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This will fund three new weekly groups over a year as well as ‘Activity Achievement Journals,’ with bronze, silver and gold awards, supporting all current and new participants to set and manage goals and measure progress in their health and wellbeing journeys. This project and the Commonwealth Games will engage and inspire children and adults with additional needs and challenges to engage in physical activity, challenging and improving themselves in a highly supportive and welcoming environment.”
Removing Barriers and Building Legacy
The funding helps remove barriers to participation, enabling more people to take part in sport, arts, and community activities while supporting health, wellbeing, and social connection. Projects also celebrate Scotland’s cultural diversity and ensure communities across the country feel part of Glasgow 2026.
Neil Ritch, The National Lottery Community Fund Director for Scotland, said: “We’re delighted to support Strathmore Cricket Club, Dwarf Sports Association UK, All Strong Scotland and Harris Academy FP Hockey Club to bring the spirit of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to their community through The National Lottery Awards for All Scotland. It’s really exciting to see so many communities go All in and get inspired to deliver sports, arts and cultural activity. Thanks to National Lottery players, we’re helping make sure the benefit of the Games is felt in communities right across Scotland.”
Chris Ansell, Glasgow 2026 director of live programmes and engagement, said: “From Shetland to the Borders, we want every community in Scotland to feel part of Glasgow 2026. The response from communities across the country has been brilliant with the nation really embracing the spirit of the Games and channelling it into sport, arts and cultural activity. Thanks to support from the National Lottery, we are gathering communities together to celebrate the Games in their own way.”
National Lottery Awards for All Scotland has awarded grants of up to £10,000 to help groups deliver activities that resonate with local communities. Funding remains available for projects taking place after the Games, helping extend the legacy of Glasgow 2026 long after the closing ceremony. Community groups interested in applying can find more information on The National Lottery Community Fund website.
