Motorsport clubs are the backbone of UK motorsport
Clubs & Organisers
Motorsport UK recognises that motor clubs are the backbone of UK motorsport and is committed to aiding their development through a variety of resources and initiatives:
Motorsport UK Growth Grant Scheme
Clubs and organisers are the backbone of UK motorsport and the Growth Grant Scheme was set up to power progress within the sport – with up to £250,000 available on an annual basis to support ambitious and impactful ideas from across our community.
Applications can be made at regular points throughout the year and all applications will be considered. Those that are successful will be awarded on merit, with up to 75% of final actual costs offered as grant aid.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GROWTH GRANT SCHEME
Motorsport UK Kart Development Fund
The Motorsport UK Kart Development Fund provides financial support to affiliated kart clubs for projects that help grow participation, improve safety, enhance the competitor experience and strengthen the long-term future of karting in the UK.
Established in 2023 following the introduction of Motorsport UK’s kart homologation regulations, the Fund reinvests into the sport a community contribution generated through the sale of homologated kart engines and tyres.
Whether your club wants to attract new competitors, improve event delivery, introduce new technology, strengthen safety provision or engage with its local community, the Kart Development Fund could help turn that idea into reality.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE KART DEVELOPMENT FUND
Taster & Entry-Level Competitions
To help encourage newcomers, Motorsport UK offers a Taster Event permit, under which all competitors are deemed to be club members for the day. This allows clubs to run events for members of the public, making it as easy as possible for them to get their first taste of competitive grassroots motor sport from behind the wheel. Motorsport UK-registered clubs are permitted to run one such event per year in each discipline for public and non-club members. Please click here for further information.
British Motorsport Trust Grants
Motorsport runs on passion – but it’s protected by safety systems you don’t always see.
The British Motorsport Trust funds the foundations that keep motorsport safe. The BMT Safety Grant provides financial contributions that aid the community in rolling out safety improvements across all disciplines that comply with Motorsport UK requirements and regulations and providing Rescue Unit Support.
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their proposal will create a lasting impact and support the continued development of safety standards within motorsport.
Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) Registration
If your club is eligible, you can become a community amateur sports club (CASC) and benedit from tax relief on income, gains and profits from some activities, gift aid repayments on donations and business rates relief. To see if your club is eligible please refer to the link below.