The popular supermarket is supporting Scotland’s homegrown sporting talent by extending its popular Scottish Sports Fund initiative with a one-off Champion’s Award
In celebration of Scotland’s historic 4-2 win over Denmark, which placed the national men’s football team in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, Aldi Scotland has launched a new round of funding to support the next generation of Scottish sporting talent.
Building on the success of its long-running Aldi Scottish Sport Fund, the retailer has unveiled its Scottish Champion’s Award providing an additional £2,500 in funding to one sports club in Scotland that demonstrates its commitment to developing young talent. Funds can be used at the club’s discretion helping them access essential equipment, coaching, and facilities.
The initiative aims to harness the excitement and national pride generated by Scotland’s remarkable performance, ensuring young people across the country are empowered to follow in the footsteps of their sporting heroes.
Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities. The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country.
Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund welcomes applications from all sporting organisations that meet the specified criteria. Past winners include South Lanarkshire Wheelchair Curling Club, Newton Stewart Ladies FC, Elie & Earlsferry Sailing Club, Bearsden Snowsports and Inverness Shinty Club.
Funding supported the clubs in securing and upgrading training space, acquiring new kits and equipment, and welcoming more participants to join sessions and reap the many benefits from playing sports.
Sandy Mitchell, Regional Managing Director, Aldi Scotland, said: “Scotland’s win was a moment of immense pride for the whole nation. At Aldi Scotland, we want to help ensure this momentum carries on by supporting the athletes and clubs that serve as the backbone of Scottish sport.
“Our Scottish Sports Fund is one of our most successful community initiatives providing local clubs with the equipment and support they need to make a difference at a grassroots level.
“To be able to build on this success with an additional Champion’s Award in honour of the Scotland team is a great feeling, and we look forward to working with clubs to help encourage the next generation of national sporting heroes.”
Sports clubs located across the Lothians have from Friday 5 December 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026 to apply for funding and applications are open to everyone, including those who have applied for funding previously.
One applicant will be selected to receive £2,500 of funding. Applications can be made via the application form found on https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund.
The Aldi Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation in Scotland that meets the application criteria. All applications will be considered by the Aldi judging panel and the winner will be notified of the outcome of their funding application within six weeks from the deadline.
Please see the Aldi Scottish Sport Fund Terms and Conditions for more information, these can be found on the application form hosted on Aldi Scotland social channels.
