Fundraising

Donate on GoFundMe

We have a GoFundMe page where you can donate.

CLÁR funding

In 2023 an application for €50,000 for CLÁR funding with the Department of Rural and Community Development was made, to provide new all-weather surfacing, new perimeter fencing, floodlighting and new basketball boards and nets.

In January 2024 we were successful in receiving approval for this funding.

We are very grateful that Cork County Council has wholeheartedly supported the proposal and is working with Ballydehob Community Council to modernise the tennis courts. We will need to fundraise in excess of €30,000 to deliver the project and have plenty of fundraising events planned.

West Cork Community Council Grant

In May 2024 we received approval for €20,000 funding from the West Cork Community Council. Thank you to Caroline Cronin for her support and announcement on Facebook

Our fundraising events and activities

We are looking to raise €30,000 to help meet the full costs of the works outlined in the CLÁR application and to help get people using the courts.

As of May 2024 we’ve raised over €9,500 from our Events and Activities and GoFundMe page. Thank you to all who have contributed.

Events and activities

Everyone is welcome to join in to help our fundraising. Things we’ve done so far:

• GoFundMe fundraiser (see above)
• Tennis marathon and refreshments near end of summer festival 2023
• Ball run raffle draw on Steven’s day (December 26th 2023)
• Bake sale around the time of the Fit Up theatre festival
• An informal league with a suggested €10 donation - successfully run in Summer 2023

Let us know if you have more ideas or would like to help!