GLL Sport Foundation Applications Open - 10 days to go!

GLL Sport Foundation Applications 10 days to go!

UK’s largest independent athlete award programme invites applicants from Lewisham.

Friday 20th December sees the opening of the GLL Sport Foundation Awards 2025.

Applications are welcomed from aspiring athletes in Lewisham for the free gym memberships and bursaries offered by the programme which has fostered talent up and down the country.

The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) was launched 17 years ago by leisure operator and charitable social enterprise GLL, with the aim of supporting talented young athletes with funding and practical help.  

GLL operate the leisure facilities in Lewisham - under the ‘Better’ brand. 

The programme continues to widen and deepen the opportunities that come through sport across all communities. 

In 2024, GSF supported 82 athletes in insert partnership name here with a cumulative value of £47,250. 

According the GSF research, a lack of money to compete in their favourite sport is the biggest threat to the sporting dreams of young people. Most people agree more should be done to support Britain’s talented young athletes achieve sporting success for the opportunities and national pride that stem from this.

GSF Awards include free access to Better Gyms and Leisure Centres across the UK. 

For more information and an application form, go to www.gllsportfoundation.org 

GSF Awards Application window opens 20 December 2024 and closes on 20th February 2025. Just 10 days to go