Advice for getting funding/sponsors for a club.

[Phil Thomas]

As I recall, the cash was specifically sought for the development of Juniors.

Absolutely correct Andy. The money was routed via Hamilton Chess club and used to promote grass roots chess in Lanarkshire - primarily via school based clubs.

Many of the players aided by the grant will be playing in the Lanarkshire Primary Schools team event on Thursday 28th. Entries for which closed automatically when the 5Oth team of 4 entered.

If this model could be repeated throughout the country........................