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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.

Love Rowing is the charitable foundation of British Rowing, dedicated to transforming lives by increasing access to rowing and its benefits. Founded in 2018, the charity focuses on supporting disabled people, young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnically diverse communities. To date, Love Rowing has delivered over 80 projects, benefiting more than 12,000 individuals. With significant new funding from the Westminster Foundation for the “Rowing to Success” initiative in Chester, Love Rowing is entering an exciting growth phase and seeks a dynamic Foundation Director to lead this journey.

The role involves driving fundraising, building high-trust relationships with donors and partners, and securing multi-year funding for transformative projects. You will lead governance, project delivery, and impact measurement while inspiring a small team and collaborating with an experienced, hands-on Board of Trustees. We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, adaptable leader with proven success in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and social impact delivery. Knowledge of rowing is not required—just a passion for inclusion and the transformative power of sport.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a charity that punches above its weight and makes a tangible difference to thousands of lives. If you’re motivated by impact and innovation, and ready to apply your skills to scale our mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply: CV and statement no later than 12noon on Tuesday 25th November to info@loverowing.org

Download the Foundation Director candidate pack here
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