Team Ipswich Sports Foundation

Team Ipswich Sports Foundation has one clear aim - to help aspiring and talented athletes in Ipswich who need a helping hand to reach their potential.

Unfortunately our future champions, the talents of today who have the potential to become Olympic and Paralympic stars in London 2012 and beyond, often miss out on grants. This is because the majority of public funding goes to established sportsmen and women who are already competing nationally and internationally.

Grants

Team Ipswich Sports Foundation grants are given to support local athletes who are recognised as athletes of potential. The grants can be spent on costs associated with training or competition. Grants from the Sports Foundation have already been given to a number of local athletes who have gone on to succeed at a international level.

Fundraising, sponsorship and events

The Team Ipswich Sports Foundation fund is raised through high profile Team Ipswich business fundraising events attended by sporting celebrities such as Steve Cram MBE and Sharron Davies MBE, as well as through donations from local businesses. The latest events are available to view in the Events Calendar.

"Sadly there are many talented people throughout the country who miss the opportunity to excel in their chosen sport due to the unavoidable costs of things like equipment, coaching, travel and access to facilities. Initiatives such as the Ipswich Sports Foundation can make a real difference to these people and with it sport in the country. I support Team Ipswich Sports Foundation wholeheartedly and everything it is trying to achieve."
Steve Cram MBE

To find out how your business can become a sponsor of Team Ipswich and enjoy the benefits of association with one of the most exciting campaigns in the Ipswich community visit the Sponsors page of this website.

Applying for a grant

For further information and to apply for a Team Ipswich Sports Foundation grant, please download the Application Form and Guidance Notes below.
Current funding round closing date: Monday 31st May 2010.

Please complete and return the form to:
Christina Cantavella, Team Ipswich Sports Foundation, John Grose, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich IP3 9BE.

If you require assistance or wish to discuss eligibility please contact Christina:
Email: team.ipswich@ipswich.gov.uk
Tel: 01473 270707

A grants panel will assess applications submitted against the criteria detailed on the form. Successful applicants can expect to receive their cheque at a presentation lunch.