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.
Emma Evans, founder of Fen Tigers Goalball Club, received CSSC funding to support an international tournament, providing new opportunities for visually impaired athletes.
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.
Chris discovered CSSC’s funding at Civil Service Live, unlocking new opportunities to stay active and manage his health.
Hear about Chris' experience sailing - from hobby to career - and what it means to him and his wellbeing
Read Mike Gillespie's incredible Snooker story and discover how CSSC could provide a helping hand through our funding support.
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.
CSSC’s Elite Sponsorship Fund supported Cat Shamel to reach the World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championship in Drammen, where she grabbed Bronze for Team GB.
Olivia, an Elite sponsorship recipient, proudly represented Great Britain as an age group athlete at the World Duathlon Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. Competing in the V55 category, she took on the sprint duathlon (5k run – 20k bike – 2.5k run) after months of consistent training and preparation.
Heath Bampton, Civil Servant at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, was awarded ‘Bronze level’ funding through the Elite Sponsorship Fund, in recognition of his England Masters selection in the Great North 10km run at Newcastle.
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.
Hockey World Cup (Over 70s) Player
Helen's impressive journey from a school player to a world-class athlete in the International Masters Hockey competitions.
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
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.
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.
Active Wellbeing Group Fund
Our funding is a great way to try a new group activity or sport with friends and colleagues in and outside your workplace.
Read stories about how our funding has helped to support members.
UKHO experienced the thrill of track cycling at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome in Wales.
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.
The Welsh Government applied for funding to organise 5 a side football sessions with colleagues in their local area. We were delighted to be able to support them.
Land Registry Hull introduced inclusive, beginner-friendly yoga sessions to support staff wellbeing, reduce stress, and promote a healthier work environment.
"Great fun"
“I really enjoyed the yoga classes, they were fun & easy to follow, with adaptations for everybody as required. Great fun”
MH