Who we help
Young athletes, both able-bodied and those with a disability, are nominated to SportsAid for financial support by their sport’s own national governing body (NGB). This ensures the right athletes are helped at the right time, and in the right way.
It is a proven and established process that makes a genuine difference. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, 18 of Britain’s 19 gold medals were won in events that involved SportsAid athletes.
SportsAid awards are generally given to athletes between the ages of 12 and 18 (older for athletes with a disability) who compete in 75 sports, including 27 disability disciplines.
Competing at the national and international levels, as these athletes do, takes a huge physical, mental and financial commitment. Our awards help them with essential costs such as travel, training, accommodation, competition fees and equipment – on which an athlete spends, on average, more than £5,000 a year.
To find out if you could qualify for a SportsAid award contact your sport’s NGB directly.
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.
