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A Rowing Legacy for Alastair Cook

 

 

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.

Alastair Cook (Al) was a keen rower and first learned to row at the age of 9 at Maidenhead Rowing Club, on the River Thames. He became an accomplished oarsman, and over the years raced in many events representing his club, his school and Great Britain. Al was keen to help others enjoy the sport of rowing as much as he did. Sadly Al passed away in January 2024. 

On behalf of Al, and in his honour, his family have recently made a generous donation to Love Rowing to share his love of the sport with others who will benefit greatly, but face challenges in access. He would have been pleased to know that this donation will create a lasting legacy in the form of our 2025 inclusive and accessible rowing projects that will transform people’s lives.

Everyone at Love Rowing cannot thank Al’s family enough for their kindness and generosity.

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