Sporting Chance campaign raises £955,000 for youth programmes
Funds will support Greenhouse Sports and four other charities, including two in Barnet.
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The Sporting Chance campaign, a joint initiative with Greenhouse Sports, has announced it has raised £955,000. This total includes contributions from various corporate partners such as Bloomberg, Man Charitable Trust, Blue Owl, CVC, Pemberton, and BGC Group, who collectively provided over £300,000. These funds are designated to support Greenhouse Sports' work with young people in London.
An additional £154,000 was provided by The London Community Foundation. This sum will be used to fund four other charities: Unitas (Barnet) Youth Zone and The Saracens Sport Foundation, both located in the London Borough of Barnet, as well as Uptown Youth Services and AFC Wimbledon Foundation in Merton. These organisations utilise sports such as rugby, boxing, dance, and football to engage young individuals.
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Impact on Young People
Greenhouse Sports provides coach-mentoring services, employing sports as a method to connect with and support young people. The campaign has received endorsements from notable athletes, including Paralympic table tennis player Will Bayley and British sprinter Zharnel Hughes. Bayley stated that sport has been instrumental in shaping his life, providing him with confidence and a sense of community, and he highlighted the importance of the people involved, such as coaches, in making a difference.
Hughes commented on the power of sport and the sustained commitment of organisations like Greenhouse Sports. He noted that while sport can open doors, the individuals providing support are key to changing lives, drawing parallels to his own experiences starting out in athletics.
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The campaign's success is exemplified by individuals like 14-year-old Jemima. Having arrived in Britain from Bangladesh five years ago with limited English, she has since achieved regional success in public speaking competitions and secured work experience placements, including one with sports law firm Onside Law. Jemima attributes her personal development and increased confidence to her participation in tennis through Greenhouse Sports and the mentorship of her coach, Tom Sippy.
Jemima shared that her coach helped her overcome the fear of failure, explaining that 'missing is a means to an end. It made me braver and I took more risks.' This newfound bravery contributed to her success in leadership roles, such as becoming a prefect and taking a leading role in a team project at a science day.
Next Steps
The Sporting Chance campaign aimed to raise £1 million by its final day. The total raised, £955,000, will be distributed to Greenhouse Sports programmes in London and the eight other youth charities. Further details on how the funds will be allocated to specific programmes and initiatives by the supported charities are expected to be released.
Questions this report answers
+How much money has the Sporting Chance campaign raised?
The Sporting Chance campaign, in partnership with Greenhouse Sports, has raised a total of £955,000. This significant sum will be distributed to support youth programmes across London.
+Which charities in Barnet will benefit from these funds?
Two charities in Barnet will receive funding: Unitas (Barnet) Youth Zone and The Saracens Sport Foundation. These organisations use sports like rugby, boxing, dance, and football to engage young people.
+What is Greenhouse Sports' role in this campaign?
Greenhouse Sports is a key partner in the campaign, and £550,000 of the total funds raised will go directly to supporting their coach-mentoring programmes for young people in London.
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