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Changing Lives Together Fund now open

Love Rowing and British Rowing are pleased to announce that the Changing Lives Together Fund is now open for applications.

This new partnership fund is designed to harness the power of rowing to change lives, supporting projects that open up participation, remove barriers and help more people access the physical, mental and social benefits of the sport.

Who can apply

We welcome applications from:

Rowing clubs
Schools and colleges
Community organisations
Partnerships working to make rowing more inclusive

What the fund supports

We are particularly interested in projects that:

Reach underrepresented communities
Increase inclusive and adaptive rowing opportunities
Help people start and continue rowing
Build sustainable participation programmes

Grants are expected to range from £500 to over £10,000, depending on the scale and ambition of the project.

Support for applicants

We know applying for funding can feel daunting, so guidance, examples and drop-in sessions are available to help you shape your proposal.

👉 Find out more and submit an Expression of Interest:
Changing Lives Together Fund information and application

We are hosting two online sessions, one at 19:30 on Wednesday 11 February and one at 12:30 on Thursday 12 February. These drop-in sessions provide an opportunity for questions and will be held via Google Meet, with joining links shared below. We welcome anyone considering an application to attend. These can be booked by following the link above.

PJT Partners hosted the inaugural Love Rowing Breakfast on Thursday 6th March 2025. An opportunity for interested organisations and individuals to find out more about Love Rowing.

The theme of the breakfast was ‘Exceeding Expectations‘ and we believe the event certainly achieved that.

Louise Kingsley, British Rowing Performance Director delivered a powerful talk about exceeding expectations in Paris. Learning lessons from previous Games and leading the whole team on a journey of improvement and success.

Paralympic Gold Medalist Ben Pritchard enlightened the room with his journey to gold medal success in Paris. Highlighting the power of rowing in rehabilitation, but also highlighting the importance of Love Rowing to improve inclusion and accessibility in the sport.

Rebecca Gibson, Love Rowing’s Foundation Director along with project representatives and beneficiaries showcased how projects developed and funded by Love Rowing are exceeding expectations in creating equal access to the sport and changing lives. Kate Lindgren from Peterborough City Rowing Club was overcome with emotion during the presentation stating the impact of Row the Rhythm, which has now been replicated in 3 more sites across the UK.