Our Thanks to Sally

 

 

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.

Sadly, Sally Pettipher steps down as a Trustee of Love Rowing due to new career opportunities. We are hugely grateful to Sally who, as a Founding Trustee, was instrumental in forming Love Rowing. We have been blessed with Sally’s expertise in leadership and the charity sector, and she will be missed. 

Sally is a true inspiration and hugely passionate about inclusive and accessible Rowing. Sally also introduced Mixed Ability Rowing to Ross Rowing Club. Now fondly known as MARS STARS, the group of 44 people with impairments, long term health conditions and degenerative diseases all of mixed abilities, thoroughly enjoy rowing and the inclusive community at Ross Rowing Club. 

Thank you for everything, Sally!

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