The idea
Horncastle & District Tennis Club has served our community for over 80 years. As a not-for-profit Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), every decision we make must be financially responsible and benefit the community long term.
We have planning permission for 4 padel courts, but will begin by building 2, adding the others only as demand and revenue allow. This phased approach ensures we do not place the club under financial strain.
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports — social, accessible & fantastic for fitness. It can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. We will work with local schools to introduce padel into the curriculum, helping more young people get active.
Our aim is affordable, inclusive sport for everyone in Horncastle, surrounding villages, and visitors to the town — now and for future generations.
The money from this fundraising campaign will fund the clearance, excavation & groundworks that will allow us to get started.
What we'll deliver
- Site Clearance, Excavation & Groundworks
Why it's a great idea
Adding padel courts at Horncastle & District Tennis Club will deliver lasting benefits for our community. Padel is social, inclusive and accessible to all ages and abilities — helping people improve fitness, reduce isolation and build friendships.
Starting with two courts allows us to grow sustainably while protecting the long-term future of our not-for-profit club. Increased participation will generate income that stays within the club, helping us maintain high-quality facilities without constant reliance on grants.
This financial stability means we can keep prices lower than commercially owned courts locally, while creating more coaching opportunities and clear development pathways for juniors and adults.
Through partnerships with local schools, we’ll introduce more young people to sport and active lifestyles.
This project strengthens the club, supports wellbeing, and keeps affordable community sport thriving in Horncastle for generations to come.
Steps to get it done
- Milestone 1 — Funding Confirmed All funding confirmed. Project moves to procurement.
- Milestone 2 — Contractor Appointed Groundworks contractor appointed with start date agreed.
- Milestone 3 — Site Setup Tree protection fencing installed and hedge removal completed.
- Milestone 4 — Excavation Site stripped to 300mm depth and material removed from site.
- Milestone 5 — Formation Levels Cut and fill completed. Platform laser graded and level.
- Milestone 6 — Groundworks Complete Site signed off and ready for next phase of the build.
