Applying for CSFF 2026? Get it right first time.
Grow Sport is supporting 100+ clubs across 20+ counties with their Community Sport Facilities Fund applications. Book a free call and we’ll tell you what your club can apply for.
100+ clubs supported | 20+ counties | Over €20m in applications | Full refund if we can’t get you funded
Finalist, Irish Sport Industry Awards 2026: Best New Sports Business
Finalist, County Tipperary Chamber Awards 2026: Best Emerging Business Award and the Creative Business Award
Ireland’s Leading Sports Club Consultancy & Growth Partner
Strategic Support for Golf Clubs, GAA Clubs, Sports Organisations & Multi-Sport Facilities Across Ireland
We help clubs run like well-managed businesses, with hands-on support on grants, strategy, governance, recruitment and growth.
The Reality Facing Today’s Clubs
Clubs across Ireland are under pressure. We regularly see:
Declining or ageing membership
Lack of clear strategy or direction
Governance bottlenecks
Burnt-out committees
Underperforming revenue
Outdated systems or digital gaps
Grow Sport exists to tackle these challenges with experience, empathy and real results.
Sports Consultancy Services Designed for Modern Clubs
Most clubs need experienced leadership but can’t justify a full-time executive. Our flexible consultancy and fractional management model fills that gap, with support sized to your club.
We support clubs across:
Golf Club Consultancy
GAA Club Consultancy
Soccer Club Consultancy
Tennis and Padel Club Consultancy
Hockey Club Consultancy
Leisure & Fitness Consultancy
Multi-Sport Facility Development
Sports Club Governance & Strategy
Sports Club Recruitment
Commercial & Sponsorship Development
Flexible Support for Every Type of Club
No two sports clubs are the same.
That is why Grow Sport offers flexible engagement models including:
Project-Based Consultancy
Ongoing Retainer Support
Fractional Executive Leadership
Interim Management
Strategic Workshops & Training
Recruitment & Advisory Services
Whether your club requires a full strategic review or targeted operational support, Grow Sport can build a tailored solution around your needs.
Why clubs work with us
Every club, big or small, should have access to the expertise that bigger organisations take for granted. We bring that expertise to committees and boards, with practical support that strengthens governance, improves finances and builds clubs that last.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We are supporting 60+ clubs through CSFF applications totalling €7m+ in combined funding. Our process:
Assess your project's fundability (honest feedback if it's not ready)
Develop strategic rationale that scores high on priority criteria
Prepare all supporting documents (quotes, letters, costings, maps)
Coach you through application submission
Clubs that prepare properly beat those that don't.
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We offer flexible pricing for different needs hear are some samples:
Single CSFF Application and yearly grant support (12 months of grant support for your club): €950+vat (fixed fee + a percentage of success fee)
Club Governance Audit: €3,500-€6,000 (full assessment + recommendations)
Membership Growth Strategy: €1,000-€2,500
3-Month Club Audit: from €2,500 (comprehensive review + roadmap)
6-Month Retainer: €1,500-€3,500/month (ongoing support)
Month Social Media Support €400
No hidden costs. We quote upfront. Most clubs spend 1-2% of annual budget on consultancy and see ROI within 12 months.
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Small clubs often benefit most. Here's why:
Large clubs have paid staff and resources, they need support navigating complexity
Small clubs have passionate volunteers but limited bandwidth, we help them punch above their weight
We've helped clubs with:
40 members (got them to 80 through membership strategy)
3-person committees (built governance structure that scaled)
Zero grant experience (successfully secured first €368k CSFF grant)
Club size doesn't matter. Commitment to improvement does.
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We specialiase in:
Primary: Golf clubs, GAA clubs (hurling, camogie, football), soccer clubs (FAI-affiliated), Rugby clubs, tennis/padel clubs, hockey, athletics clubs, multi-sport facilities, community recreation centers
What we can help with:
Any Irish sports club (vested property or management structure)
Any NGB-affiliated sports organisation
Any facility seeking CSFF, Sports Capital, or lottery funding
Not suitable: We don't advise on sports-specific coaching or playing strategies. We focus on club management, governance, funding, and growth.
Regional: We work nationwide (based in Tipperary but work with clubs across all 32 counties).
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Depends on the project:
Governance improvements: 2-3 months to implement changes
CSFF funding: 6-7 months (application to project completion)
Membership growth: 6-12 months to see 10-15% increase
Financial sustainability: 3-6 months to see clearer picture and action plan
Most clubs see small wins within 30 days (clarity, priorities, quick governance fixes). Major results take 6+ months.
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Book a free call using the form below. We’ll talk through your club’s plans and tell you which grants and supports you could apply for. There’s no cost and no commitment.
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