Funding Support | Success Stories
Read stories about how our funding has helped members to fulfill their potential and achieve success.
Disability & Financial Support Funds
We are here to help support members who are either disabled or who are facing financial challenges to take part in sport and physical activity.
All funds come directly from the CSSC Community Lottery Fund.
Read stories about how our funding has helped to support members.
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.
Read Mike Gillespie's incredible Snooker story and discover how CSSC could provide a helping hand through our funding support.
CSSC helped fund Caroline's passion for roller derby, helping her return to the sport despite past injuries and find joy in its community and competition.
Hear about Matt's journey into wheelchair basketball, his passion for sports and his relaxation routine after intense matches.
Read Matt’s inspiring story about his chosen sport – 25 meter air rifle benchrest shooting.
Read Caroline's incredibly moving and inspiring story about her journey of resilience and empowerment through wheelchair tennis after facing a tragic injury.
Elite Sponsorship Fund
Helping you perform at the highest level, our elite sponsorship fund is designed to help you meet the costs needed to represent your nation.
Read stories about how our funding has helped to support members.
Rowing the Atlantic
It’s been a mere 12 months since we last caught up with Rachel Smillie. But, having just rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with her two friends, we can imagine it feels a little longer to them.
Fencing for Ireland
Recently awarded with our Silver Level Package of funding to help pay for his training, equipment and travel, Michael attempts to secure a Zonal entry place for this year’s Olympic Games, competing in Fencing for Ireland.
European Aquatics Champion
Janice and her team travelled to Serbia for the Masters European Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships, where they competed in various events and earned double gold medals with support from CSSC's funding.
Touch Rugby Champion
By day, Katherine Daniels is a university lecturer at Cardiff University. But that’s just half the story. Katherine has an interesting side-line, which CSSC was only too happy to help fund.
Lacrosse Champion
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.
Olympic American Footballer
We caught up with American Footballer, CSSC member and architect, Steph Wyant, for International Women’s Day (IWD).
Roundnet Champion
When Faisal Sayyed shared his passion for ‘Roundnet’ hoping to secure CSSC funding to take his sport further, our first question was: What is Roundnet?
Hockey World Masters Player
We caught up with Peter after attending the Hockey World Masters 2024 in South Africa.
Rowing the Atlantic
Discover how Rachel and her teamates are rowing across the Atlantic to raise money for two great charities.
Workplace Activity Fund
Our workplace activity fund is a great way to try something new with friends and colleagues in your workplace or local area to help you get active.
Read stories about how our funding has helped to support members.
CSSC are pleased to have supported the Norfolk Area Probation Service with an epic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
The UK Hydrographic Office enjoyed a 'Windsurfing Taster' session, thanks in part to CSSC's funding.
We were delighted to provide a table tennis table and equipment to Worsley JCP, which has been set-up ready for staff in their conference room.
We helped to fund pickleball taster sessions for HMRC at Benton Park View, Newcastle.
Jamie from the Department for Education in Manchester successfully secured funding from CSSC to support their football tournaments.