One encouraging example has been the success of mini-carpet applications under the Awards for All Scheme. What appears to be attractive is the flexibility of the mini-carpet, and the ability to used it to reach out to schools and sections of the community who have not even heard of croquet. The key point to remember is that the Sport England emphasis is on achieving the widest possible impact on local communities. It is now clear from the rejected applications that this emphasis applies to applications for capital grants and Awards for All. To succeed you have to read the application forms and structure the proposal so that it satisfies a significant number of their key criteria.
Success is possible.
It is well worth considering an application. If you do apply, please let the C.A.Secretary know you have applied and the results of the application so we can build up a data base of results for the benefit of future applicants.