Our impact
Around £100,000 secured for local communities.
Raised through grants, sponsorship and donations over three years, and invested in inclusion initiatives that get people active, build confidence and bring communities together.
Key achievements
£100K
Funding secured
10+
Funding partners
26
Schools reached
2,455
Students engaged
8
Flagship projects
3
National BBC news stories
10
New coaches supported
The wider impact
Five areas where we make a difference
Physical health
Helping people become more active through accessible and enjoyable tennis.
Mental wellbeing
Supporting confidence, self-esteem, enjoyment and a break from everyday pressures.
Social connection
Creating friendships, reducing isolation and helping people feel part of a community.
Opportunity and equality
Removing financial, physical and social barriers to participation.
Skills and employability
Helping people gain qualifications, experience, confidence and routes into work.
Project by project
The numbers behind each project
26
Schools reached
2,455
Students engaged
55%
Average pupil premium
9,063
Student interactions
476
Teacher interactions
140
Parent interactions
39
Children progressing through £4 for 4 Weeks
£5,000
Fundraising target
12
Young carers to support
1 Year
Tennis for each child
2
Tennis sessions per week
5–18
Age range
£1+
Minimum donation
£11,792
Sport England funding secured
24
Participants on first two courses
19
Participants continuing to Social Tennis
88%
Course attendance rate
100%
Reported reduction in loneliness
£10.2K
Programme funding
10
New coaches supported
10
New Level 1 coaches
7
New Level 2 coaches
6
Coaches working in the programme from underrepresented groups
£1.2K
Virtus Leisure funding contribution
Funding partners: Active Kent and Medway, Infinity Tennis, TASSO Foundation and Virtus Leisure.
8
Weeks of LGBTQ+ introductory tennis
3
Accessible tennis disciplines showcased
1
Inclusive community festival
£5,000
Raised for the project
1
Historic grave restored
BBC
National media coverage
8
Parent and child pairs in free tournament
1st
Spencer Gore Family Cup
150
Heritage Open Day attendees
From apprentice to full-time coach
One apprentice, who has ADHD and autism, completed his apprenticeship and moved into full-time employment in tennis. He now delivers tennis in care homes, helping older people benefit from physical activity and social contact.
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