Cumbria Talented Athlete Fund
The Cumbria Talented Athlete Fund has been created as part of the sporting legacy of London 2012 to support Cumbria's most talented athletes. Please check back on our web page to find out when the fund will reopen.
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The fund is being supported by South Lakeland District Council, Cumbria County Council, Allerdale Borough Council and Active Cumbria.
Brendan Jameson, Leader of South Lakeland District Council and Chair of the Cumbria 2012 Group added, "The fund has been a huge success in Cumbria and makes a real difference to the recipients. We had a really good mix of athletes representing a whole range of sports last year and we are keen to do the same again. We would love the fund to continue beyond 2012 but this would require more organisations or businesses coming forward and offering their support".
Richard Johnston, Partnership Manager at Active Cumbria said, "I'm delighted to be able to announce the third round of of funding For the Performance fund in Cumbria. This funding has helped along with the potential funding as helped hundreds on talented athletes across Cumbria".
Sam Standage, Portfolio Holder for Leisure Services from fund supporter Allerdale Borough Council added, "I am delighted that Allerdale Borough Council has been able to support the creation of this fund, which will benefit talented sports performers from across Cumbria. I'm particularly delighted that two award recipients in the first round of grant awards are from the Allerdale area, it does highlight the sporting talents we have in the Borough".
Officially recognised as being inspired by London 2012
Cumbria Talented Athlete recipients have officially been recognised as ambassadors in Cumbria through the 2012 Inspire programme.
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