About us
SportsAid is the charity for sports people. We help the next generation of British sporting talent to succeed.
Since 1976, when the charity was first established, SportsAid has given financial support and recognition to talented young sportsmen and women when they need it the most – at the start of their journey to international success. We are the first organisation to recognise their talent, often when their parents are their only sponsors.
Many of Britain’s most successful athletes have been supported by SportsAid. Our alumni include:
- Sir Chris Hoy
- Rebecca Adlington OBE
- Bradley Wiggins CBE
- Christine Ohuruogu MBE
- Sir Steve Redgrave
- Paula Radcliffe MBE
- Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Dame Kelly Holmes
- …and many more.
By raising money in the name of sport, for the benefit of sport, we ensure Britian’s young sports stars have the backing they need to reach the same heights. SportsAid has distributed more than £30 million to athletes throughout Britain and gives around 2,000 awards every year.
SportsAid is also responsible for the Government-backed Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, or TASS, which helps talented young sports people to balance academic life and performance sport.
Get involved
SportsAid is the pathway to greatness for young sports people nationwide. This is where the dreams start and where the young athletes progress and move on to the next level. SportsAid helps to take them to that next level, involving you in the success story.
