At the start of the year, Kew provided an incredible opportunity for a group of CSSC members to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Kew Gardens.
American footballer, CSSC member and architect, Steph Wyant recently competed in the European Championships for Team GB, we are happy to report that the team came second, bringing home a silver medal.
When CSSC member and founder of Fen Tigers Goalball Club, Emma Evans, approached CSSC for help with funding an international Goalball league, we were keen to find out a bit more about the sport, which is growing in popularity year-on-year.
Ice swimming is not everybody’s idea of a refreshing dip. But Wendy’s training for swimming the channel led to an icy blast of adrenaline and multiple gold medals.
Last year, in 2024, we caught up with Mike Gillespie, a partially sighted snooker player, whom we funded through our disability sponsorship fund, to help Mike with the expenses of representing England at international tournaments.
CSSC’s annual ski trip is seen by some as the highlight of our sporting calendar. We caught up with Steve Johns, who has been organising ski trips for almost 30 years, to hear his take on this year’s trip to the French Alps.
Whatever your age or mobility, whether you used to sail or just fancy having a go, sailing is a great sport that’s a lot of fun. As well as being one of the Olympic sports Brits excel at, it’s also great for your body and mind too.
Abel Ferencz became a volunteer out of frustration with his son’s Basketball club, eventually organising a successful national mixed basketball tournament for CSSC.
Throughout February, you’re encouraged to increase your activity through our fun Around-the-World challenge. There’s loads of prizes, funding, ideas and opportunities to find something you enjoy and to move more often.
At CSSC we love nothing more than introducing members to new, inclusive sports and unique ways of staying active. So, when Faisal Sayyed shared his passion for ‘Roundnet’ hoping to secure funding to take his sport further, our first question was: What is Roundnet?
As part of our push to grow CSSC and welcome more members, we are pleased to announce a new short-term offer for new members who join for a whole year.
Aimee applied for support from the Financial Support Fund for help with purchasing some new boots for use when playing touch rugby. We were only too happy to help.
Packed full of partner events, themed activities, half term howlers and family-friendly fun days out, make this your first stop on your way to a healthy, happy, active, autumn.
Last week RBG Kew kindly invited CSSC members to an exclusive volunteering day to help the Horticulture team with some gardening in preparation for Autumn and to find out more about the work that Kew does.
Kew Gardens provided an incredible opportunity for 18 CSSC members to volunteer in one of the world's most biodiverse locations, where they learned new gardening skills, made new friends, and contributed to the preservation of this renowned botanic garden.
To help raise much-needed funds for its befriending service, staff and volunteers at the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (CSRF) will be doing a fancy-dress 20km Friendship Walk around Greenwich Park on 18 September.
James discovered his passion for lacrosse at university and now represents Wales in international competitions. With CSSC funding supporting his journey, he can alleviate financial stresses and focus on training and performance.
Last week, CSSC members were invited to an exclusive volunteering day to relish in the stunning landscapes at Kew Gardens, whilst helping out the horticulture team at Kew with some weeding and gardening.
CSSC member, and trained Architect Steph Wyant, has a less than conventional sport in which she excels. We caught up with Steph, to find out how more women and girls could follow in her footsteps.
Michael’s journey—from Star Wars fascination to professional fencing—exemplifies the unique paths athletes take. Delve into his story and find out more about his intriguing journey into the world of fencing.
We are proud to have supported Matt Gleaves in his air rifle benchrest ambitions. And we are pleased to announce that Matt has become the new British Air Rifle Benchrest Champion.
