GLL Sport Foundation Application 2025

GLL Sport Foundation Application

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Please read the Award Criteria and all information within How to apply and the T&C's section before completing the application. Please note the application covers athletes competing in over 100 sporting disciplines, so not all sections may be relevant for you and your sport. If a section is not applicable to you or your sport, please enter n/a.

Personal Details

Name

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Address

Gender

DOB / Age in Years

Contact Number

Parent's Contact Number

Email

We are unable to process multiple applications under the same email address. If you are applying on behalf of more than one athlete, please use different email addresses for each application.

Parents Email

Please provide a parents email address if vou are under 18 vears old

Social Media Handles

GLL Sport Foundation Link

Area (Where You Live or Linked Area)

Please select the area you live in, or are educated in (if under 18), or where your sports club is based.

Allerdale

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Allerdale Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Allerdale. Athletes from Allerdale sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Allerdale, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Basildon - Better Gym Basildon

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Basildon to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Basingstoke Sports Centre

Athletes applying for awards at Basingstoke Sports Centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Bath and North East Somerset

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Bath and North East Somerset Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Bath and North East Somerset. Athletes from Bath and North East Somerset sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Bath and North East Somerset, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Birmingham Mere Green – Better Gym Mere Green

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Mere Green to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Bournemouth – Better Gym

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Bournemouth to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Bradford – Better Gym Bradford

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Bradford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Brentwood - Better Gym Brentwood

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Brentwood to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Cambridge

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Cambridge City Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Cambridge. Athletes from Cambridge sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Cambridge, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Carlisle

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Carlisle City Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Carlisle. Athletes from Carlisle sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Carlisle, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Copeland

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Copeland borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Copeland. Athletes from Copeland sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Copeland, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Cornwall

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Cornwall Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Cornwall. Athletes from Cornwall sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Cornwall, can still apply directly for a Training award.

East Cambridgeshire - The Hive

Athletes applying for award at East Cambridgeshire – The Hive, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Eden

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Eden District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Eden. Athletes from Eden sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Eden, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Epsom and Ewell

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Epsom & Ewell borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Epsom & Ewell. Athletes from Epsom & Ewell sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Epsom & Ewell, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Welwyn & Hatfield

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Hatfield & Welwyn. Athletes from Welwyn & Hatfield sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the borough can still apply. Including Gosling Sports Park

Guildford - Ash Manor / Guildford Lido / Guildford Spectrum

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Freedom Leisure. Athletes applying for awards through Guildford (Ash Manor, Guildford Lido, Guildford Spectrum), must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at one of these venues. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at Freedom Leisure.

Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Herefordshire

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Herefordshire Council, Halo Sport Foundation (HSF) and Sports Aid. All applications will be submitted to Sports Aid for verification and then to HSF for award decisions. To be eligible for an award athletes must either live or school (under 18) in Herefordshire. Athletes from sports clubs that have a training base at Halo Sport and Leisure venues across Herefordshire can still apply for a training award. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at HSF.

Manchester City

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Manchester City Council (MCC) and SportsAid. Athletes must be residents of MCC to receive award support. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and MCC for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Manchester. Athletes from Manchester sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Manchester can still apply for a Training award.

Mitcham – Better Gym Mitcham

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Mitcham to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

bstFitness Newbury

Athletes applying for awards at BbstFitness Newbury, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Newcastle

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Newcastle City Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Newcastle. Athletes from Newcastle sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Newcastle, can still apply for a Training award.

North Kesteven

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with North Kesteven District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in North Kesteven. Athletes from North Kesteven sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across North Kesteven, can still apply for a Training award.

Preston

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Preston City Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Preston. Athletes from Preston sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Preston, can still apply for a Training award.

Reading

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the Reading Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Reading. Athletes from Reading sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Reading can still apply directly for a Training award.

Reigate and Banstead

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Reigate & Banstead borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Reigate & Banstead. Athletes from Reigate & Banstead sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Reigate & Banstead, can still apply for a Training award.

Rugby

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Rugby Borough Council – Rugby’s Excellence in Sports Awards (RESA) and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and RESA for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Rugby. Athletes from Rugby sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Rugby can still apply for a Training award.

Sheffield – Better Gym Sheffield

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Sheffield to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Sleaford - Better Gym Sleaford

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Sleaford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

South Bucks

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with South Bucks District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in South Bucks. Athletes from South Bucks sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across South Bucks, can still apply for a Training award.

South Cambridgeshire - Cambridge Ice Arena

Athletes applying for award at South Cambridgeshire – Cambridge Ice Arena, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

South Lakeland

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with South Lakeland District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in South Lakeland. Athletes from South Lakeland sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across South Lakeland, can still apply for a Training award.

South Oxfordshire

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with South Oxfordshire District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in South Oxfordshire. Athletes from South Oxfordshire sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across South Oxfordshire, can still apply for a Training award.

Swindon

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Swindon borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Swindon. Athletes from Swindon sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Swindon, can still apply for a Training award.

Vale of White Horse

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Vale of White Horse District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Vale of White Horse. Athletes from Vale of White Horse sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Vale of White Horse can still apply for a Training award.

Walsall Wood – Better Gym Walsall Wood

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Walsall Wood to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Welwyn & Hatfield

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the Welwyn & Hatfield Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Hatfield & Welwyn. Athletes from Welwyn & Hatfield sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the borough can still apply. Including Gosling Sports Park

West Oxfordshire

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Councils - Sports Awards (WOSA) programme and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to Sports Aid for verification and to WOSA for award decisions. To qualify for financial awards athletes must live or school in West Oxfordshire. Athletes that are affiliated to a West Oxfordshire sports clubs who have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across West Oxfordshire can still apply for a Training award.

Woking

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Freedom Leisure. Athletes applying for awards through Woking Borough Council, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at one of these venues. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at Freedom Leisure.

York

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the City of York Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in York. Athletes from York sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across York, can still apply for a Training award.

Barking Sporthouse and Gym

Athletes applying for awards at Barking Sporthouse and Gym, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Bexleyheath - Better Gym Bexleyheath

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Bexleyheath to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Barnet

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Barnet and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Barnet. Athletes from Barnet sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the London borough of Barnet, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Camden

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London borough of Camden and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Camden. Athletes from Camden sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Camden, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Croydon

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London borough of Croydon and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Croydon. Athletes from Croydon sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Croydon, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre

Athletes applying for awards at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

East Village - Better Gym East Village, Stratford

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym East Village, Stratford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Greenwich

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London borough of Greenwich and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Greenwich. Athletes from Greenwich sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Greenwich, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Hackney

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Hackney Youth Sport Fund and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted to these two partners for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Hackney. Athletes from Hackney sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Hackney, can still apply for a Training award.

Hammersmith and Fulham

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Hammersmith & Fulham. Athletes from Hammersmith & Fulham sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Hammersmith & Fulham, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Hillingdon

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Hillingdon and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Hillingdon. Athletes from Hillingdon sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Hillingdon, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Islington

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Islington – Sport Islington (SI) and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and SI for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Islington. Athletes from Islington sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Islington can still apply directly for a Training award.

Kensington and Chelsea

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Kensington & Chelsea. Athletes from Kensington & Chelsea sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Kensington & Chelsea, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Athletes applying for awards at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Venues, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Lewisham

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London Borough of Lewisham Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and Lewisham council for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Lewisham. Athletes from Lewisham sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Lewisham, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Merton

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London borough of Merton and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Merton. Athletes from Merton sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Merton, can still apply for a Training award.

Pinner - Better Gym Pinner

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Pinner to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – Copper Box Arena

Athletes applying for awards at Copper Box Arena must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Romford - Better Gym Romford

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Romford to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Sidcup - Better Gym Sidcup

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Sidcup to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Sutton Sports Village

Athletes applying for awards at Sutton Sports Village, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Teddington - Better Gym Teddington

Athletes can only apply for Training Awards. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Teddington to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Tower Hamlets

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Tower Hamlets. Athletes from Tower Hamlets sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the London borough of Tower Hamlets, can still apply for a Training award.

Vauxhall Leisure Centre

Athletes applying for awards at Vauxhall Leisure centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Waltham Forest

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with the London Borough of Waltham Forest and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Waltham Forest. Athletes from Waltham Forest sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across the London borough of Waltham Forest, can still apply for a Training award.

Walthamstow– Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium

Athletes can only apply for a Training Award. Athletes applying for a training award at Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium to be eligible, must / will use the venue for core strength and conditioning programmes.

Wembley Leisure Centre - Brent

Athletes applying for awards at Wembley Leisure Centre, must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue.

Belfast City

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Belfast City Council (BCC) and Mary Peters Trust (MPT). All applications will be submitted through to MPT for verification and then to BCC for award decisions. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Belfast. Athletes from Belfast sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Belfast can still apply for a Training award.

Bridgend

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, Halo Sport Foundation (HSF) and Sports Aid. All applications will be submitted to Sports Aid for verification and then to HSF for award decisions. To be eligible for an award athletes must either live or school (under 18) in Bridgend. Athletes from sports clubs that have a training base at Halo Sport and Leisure venues across Bridgend, can still apply for a training award. Awards provided in this area will be delivered by our partners at HSF.

Cardiff City

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Cardiff City Council (CCC) and SportsAid Wales. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid Wales for verification and then CCC for award decisions. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Cardiff. Athletes from Cardiff sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Cardiff can still apply for a Training award.

Mole Valley

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Mole Valley District Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and Mole Valley Council for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Mole Valley. Athletes from Mole Valley sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Mole Valley, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Enfield

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London Borough of Enfield Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and Enfield Council for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Enfield. Athletes from Enfield sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Enfield, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Bedford

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Bedford Borough Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Bedford. Athletes from Bedford sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Bedford, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Prestwood

Athletes applying for awards at Prestwood Gym and Fitness Centre must be affiliated to a sports club who have a training base at the venue, or currently use this centre as their strength and conditioning venue.

Newham

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with London Borough of Newham Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification and Newham Council for award decision. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Newham. Athletes from Newham sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Newham, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Gateshead

The GLL Sport Foundation work in partnership with Gateshead Council and SportsAid. All applications will be submitted through to SportsAid for verification. To qualify for financial awards athletes must either live or school in Gateshead. Athletes from Gateshead sports clubs that have a training base at GLL sport and leisure venues across Gateshead, can still apply directly for a Training award.

Training Venue

Please specify which GLL venue you train at or alternative partnered venue (required).

Sports Club

See Award Level Criteria https://www.gllsportfoundation.org/awards-criteria/