Applications Open for The Open Legacy Fund

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Applications are now live for local community projects to apply for support from The Open Legacy Fund, launched ahead of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale this July.

Using funding provided by The R&A, this year’s fund aims to create a lasting, positive legacy for Sefton by supporting community projects that will deliver environmental and social benefits long after the Championship has taken place.

When the fund was announced in March, Leader of Sefton Council, Marion Atkinson, said:


“The Open is an event of global significance, and its return to Royal Birkdale brings with it a fantastic opportunity for our communities.

“The Open Legacy Fund is a chance to support meaningful projects that will have a real and lasting impact on people’s lives here in the Sefton area.

“I would strongly encourage local groups to explore the fund and come forward with ideas that will help make a difference for years to come.”

Not-for-profit community and voluntary organisations whose activities take place in Sefton and directly benefit residents can now apply for grants of up to £20,000.

Applications can be submitted onlinehere

Applicants will need to address one of four areas identified by Greenlinks, the sustainability programme for The Open. These include:

  • Low carbon solutions

  • Moving towards a circular economy

  • Protecting and enhancing nature

  • Delivering meaningful social value for local people

Applications will be reviewed and scored by a panel including representatives from The R&A, Sefton Council and other local stakeholders. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome later this year.

Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Chief Championships Officer at The R&A, said:
“The Open Legacy Fund is about ensuring that hosting The Open delivers tangible, long-term benefits for the local communities in which it is staged each year.

“In Sefton, we want to support projects that reflect local priorities, strengthen communities and contribute to a more sustainable future. We encourage community groups with strong ideas and clear plans to apply.”

For enquiries about the application process, groups can contact The R&A viagreenlinks@randa.org

You can find the latest updates on The Openhere.

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Application link -The 154th Open - Legacy Fund Application 



Application link -The 154th Open - Legacy Fund Application