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Badminton player Nikki Welch, 33, from Pensilva, has been invited to apply for the next Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.   Having recently won gold in the mixed doubles and bronze in the singles and ladies doubles at the Speci... (more)

The Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships came to a close on Sunday, bringing an exciting week of competition to an end for the past and present GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) athletes competing on the European stage.  The final four days prov... (more)

Past and present GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) athletes have made an impressive start to the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with athletes representing Team GB and Team Ireland across the opening three days of competition.   From two Eur... (more)

The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to congratulate seven past and present GSF-supported athletes who represented Team GB at the World Athletics U20 Championships, held from 5–9 August 2026 in Oregon.   Competing on the world stage at such a youn... (more)

GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate 29 past and present GSF-supported athletes who will represent Team GB at the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships this week. Taking place from 10–16 August at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium... (more)

GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) past and present athletes continued to make their mark at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, adding an incredible 30 further medals during the second half of the competition.  Following our earlier update, GSF-supported a... (more)

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are off to a fantastic start for GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) athletes, with past and present supported athletes already bringing home an impressive 12 medals - 7 Silver and 5 Bronze across the opening days of compet... (more)

Lewisham resident and GLL Sport Foundation Athlete Clare Elms has continued her record breaking form as the country's most prolific masters middle distance runner.    This year, Clare has already set world masters indoor records over the 3000m and mi... (more)

Enfield’s sporting community came together in record numbers to celebrate the achievements of local athletes at the 2026 GLL Sport Foundation Awards Evening, held in partnership with the borough’s London Youth Games finalists. Hosted at the beautiful... (more)

As the Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow from 23 July to 2 August, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of 115 past and present supported athletes who have been selected to compete on one of the biggest s... (more)

Athletes, families, partners and local dignitaries came together at The View, Panshanger Golf Complex, on 7th July to celebrate the launch of the 2026 GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) programme in Welwyn Hatfield. Hosted by Community Sports Manager Carolin... (more)

Last night, some of south London’s most accomplished athletes came together at The Broadway Theatre, Catford to celebrate Lewisham’s GLL Sport Foundation awards.  The event – which marked the announcement of the local sportspeople who will be support... (more)

Talented athletes from across Richmond upon Thames were celebrated at the borough’s first GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) Awards Evening, held at the iconic Twickenham Stoop on Monday 29th June 2026.  The event brought together more than 70 guests, includ... (more)

178 athletes in Cornwall have been awarded funding worth £122,640 by the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF).   Presentations took place at Callywith College in Bodmin and those attending included long jumper Samuel Jose, 24, from Newquay, who has just been s... (more)

GLL Sport Foundation announces 91 awards in Barnet.   Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 91 athletes from Barnet will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete... (more)

At the Camden GSF Awards 2026 Launch Event held at Lauderdale House on 23rd June ,  25 athletes, families and partners gathered to hear how this year's GSF athlete award fund of £40,460 will help support local talented athletes on their sporting jour... (more)

68 local athletes have been given a GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) award following a record number of applications to the scheme this year. The awards were presented at a special event on 15 June at Waltham Forest Town Hall.   Young athletes were very we... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL have announced 61 athletes from Swindon will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK.     Now in its 18th year ... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 56 athletes from York will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK.    Now in its 18th year, the ... (more)

On Tuesday 16th June the Islington GLL Sport Foundation Awards evening took place at Islington Town Hall.  The event brought together around 70 attendees, including 27 GSF supported athletes.     Highlights • The evening began with a warm welcome fro... (more)

The 3rd of June saw the return of Hackney’s GLL Sport Foundation Awards, held at West Reservoir Centre. The event brought together athletes their families and our partners to recognise the achievements of local sportspeople and the impact of ongoing ... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker owned co op GLL has announced that 40 athletes from across Cambridgeshire will benefit from the 2026 intake of the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF), the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK. This yea... (more)

The 2026 GLL Sports Foundation Awards for Kensington & Chelsea took place at Chelsea Old Town Hall on Wednesday 10th June. The awards attracted over 60 attendees, which included 14 supported GSF athletes from across the borough. The evening was opene... (more)

Lee Valley White Water Centre was the venue for the gathering of Lee Valley's top athletes this week (9 June) as the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) made its annual awards. The event saw 82 talented Lee Valley-based athletes awarded £69,000 which includes... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 118 athletes from the Royal Borough of Greenwich will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK. No... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 47 athletes from the Bedford Borough will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK.

Last night, some of south London’s most accomplished athletes came together at Ashburton Hall to celebrate Croydon’s GLL Sport Foundation awards. The event – which marked the announcement of the local sportspeople who will be supported by the Foundat... (more)

60 talented athletes from Bath and North East Somerset to benefit from £50,000 worth of support as the GLL Sport Foundation announces its 2026 athlete cohort Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL have announced 60 athletes from Bat... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 32 athletes from Mole Valley will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK.    Now in its 18th yea... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 105 athletes from Reading will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK. Now in its 18th year, th... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 51 athletes from Reigate and Banstead will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK. Now in its 18... (more)

Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 133 athletes from Manchester will benefit from the 2026 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK.   Now in its 18th yea... (more)

The 2026 GLL Sports Foundation Awards for Hammersmith & Fulham took place at Novotel London West on Monday 18th May. The awards attracted over 70 attendees, which included 21 supported GSF athletes from across the borough.   The evening was opened by... (more)

GLL, the charitable social enterprise that operates Belfast’s 16 leisure centres under its Better brand in partnership with Belfast City Council, has announced its largest ever GLL Sport Foundation intake in Belfast, with 210 athletes across 34 sport... (more)

Athletes from across Wales gathered at Glamorgan Cricket Ground in Cardiff to receive funding awards from the GLL Sports Foundation (GSF).   They included Welsh Olympic and World Championships bobsledder Kya Placide, Commonwealth Games bronze medalli... (more)

The GSF Rugby Sports Awards 2025 took place on the evening of Wednesday, 16 April 2026, bringing together athletes, coaches, volunteers and community supporters for a vibrant celebration of sporting excellence and dedication across Rugby and the surr... (more)

3234 talented athletes from 69 areas in the UK to benefit from £2.23m of support as the GLL Sport Foundation announces its 2026/27 athlete cohort Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced a record-breaking 3234 athletes f... (more)

Last week, the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) continued its impactful work with partners by delivering an inspiring session at Harrods HQ. The visit saw a GSF manager joined by National Ambassador Erin Kennedy OBE for a special team-building and motivati... (more)

The world’s best canoe slalom and kayak cross athletes will return to Lee Valley White Water Centre next summer, it was announced today. The London 2012 Olympic legacy venue was today confirmed as part of the 2027 International Canoe Federation (ICF... (more)

For many visitors to Lee Valley VeloPark, Joanne Ryan is a friendly face helping guests make the most of their day. But beyond her role as a concierge, Joanne is quietly achieving extraordinary success on the international athletics stage. Training r... (more)

From 6–22 February, Team GB’s winter athletes took to the world stage at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, and among them were 12 past and present GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) supported athletes who delivered performances to be proud of. T... (more)

Celebrating its 18th Year, the UK's largest independent athlete award programme - The GLL Sport Foundation Awards 2026 - closes its application window on 20 February. A record-breaking £2m of bursaries and 'in kind' support for 2026 will enable talen... (more)

The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) is incredibly proud to congratulate the 12 outstanding past and present supported athletes who have been selected to represent Team GB at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, taking place from Friday 6 Febru... (more)

On Monday 19th January GLL, alongside local mental health social prescriber and GSF athlete Alex Goulding hosted a truly inspirational event at Robinsons Pool and Fitness.  The overall aim of the event was fivefold: - Bring together a wide variety of... (more)

DAUGHTER OF CROYDON JUDO DYNASTY TRIUMPHS! Fellow Athletes Urged to Apply for Funding Sixteen-year-old Lizzy Merredew has been crowned judo’s British Champion in the U52kg category following a gruelling tournament at the end of last year. In some way... (more)

ROLL UP, ROLL UP! RICHMOND ATHLETES URGED TO REGISTER FOR FUNDING Some of Richmond’s most accomplished athletes visited Pools on the Park leisure centre last week to celebrate the launch of GLL’s Sport Foundation in the borough. The Foundation (GSF)... (more)

Talented athletes from 70 areas across the UK are invited to apply for support from the largest athlete support programme of its kind in the UK. Awards include financial bursaries, free access to gyms, pools and other sports facilities, physiotherapy... (more)

At 94 years young, Morden Leisure Centre’s own Jane Asher has again made waves, this time with her induction into the Swim England Hall of Fame. Jane, a beloved regular at Morden, is already a legend: a British Masters swimmer who has amassed over 20... (more)

GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) athletes, both past and present, delivered outstanding performances on the global stage at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India which was held 27 September – 5 October 2025. Competing against the ... (more)

From the 29th September to the 4th October 2025, 8 GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) past and present athletes from Lee Valley Regional Park Authority delivered an outstanding series of performances at the 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Champio... (more)