Funding Support | Success Stories
Read stories about how our funding has helped members to fulfill their potential and achieve success.
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.
Gus McKechnie shares how support from the CSSC Disability Support Fund has helped him pursue wheelchair rugby and running.
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
CSSC’s Disability Support Fund is supporting Robbie Bowie-Cameron who has been selected to represent Team GB on the international stage at the Deaflympics in Tokyo.
Read Caroline's incredibly moving and inspiring story about her journey of resilience and empowerment through wheelchair tennis after facing a tragic injury.
Elinor Wood excels in Driathlon, earning world records while balancing training, work, and parenting, and encourages newcomers to get involved.
Read Mike Gillespie's incredible Snooker story and discover how CSSC could provide a helping hand through our funding support.
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.
We were delighted to support Tony Coyne through the Elite Sponsorship Fund after he was selected to represent the England Masters Athletics Team at the Manchester Marathon 2026.
Isabelle got in touch to seek funding from our Elite Sponsorship Fund to help with the extensive travel costs of competing in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. So, naturally we wanted to hear about Isabelle’s journey and accomplishments.
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.
In July 2025 Tom Halsall, a 17-year-old from Sheffield strapped on his skates and helmet and rolled on to one of the biggest Roller Derby tracks at the Junior World Cup in Australia.
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.
Despite not setting foot on a bike until the age of 53 and recently recovering from spinal surgery and a broken collar bone, Alison Salthouse has defied the odds to become a world champion at 66 years old.
Sam Armadass, has been playing Badminton since he was 6 years old. When Sam sought funding to attend the World Senior Badminton Championships (over 70s), we were only too happy to help with funding from the Elite Sponsorship Fund to help with his costs.
Silver Success in Istanbul
Martin Jessop, triathlete and Elite Sponsorship Fund recipient, secured Silver at the European & Asian Triathlon Finals in Istanbul. His race report captures the challenges of chaotic travel, tough race conditions, and competing across the Bosphorus, showcasing resilience and achievement internationally.
Cyclist
Having competed in ten previous bi-annual World Transplant Games, veteran cyclist and kidney transplant recipient Zoë Dixon was hoping to add to her impressive medal haul at this year’s Games.
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?
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.
Winter Swimming World Champtionship Participant
CSSC member Elaine Warriner requested funding from our Elite Sponsorship fund to help purchase an ice bath for practice and a much-needed pair of warm boots.
Rowing the Atlantic
Discover how Rachel and her teamates are rowing across the Atlantic to raise money for two great charities.
Thanks to CSSC’s generous support, ONS Manchester has launched a vibrant 5-a-side football initiative that’s bringing colleagues together, boosting wellbeing, and building a stronger office community.
CSSC are pleased to have supported the Norfolk Area Probation Service with an epic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
UKHO experienced the thrill of track cycling at the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome in Wales.
We helped to fund pickleball taster sessions for HMRC at Benton Park View, Newcastle.
The UK Hydrographic Office enjoyed a 'Windsurfing Taster' session, thanks in part to CSSC's funding.
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.
Discover how Chris Lowe’s passion for football helped build lasting connections between OPG and LAA colleagues in Nottingham and Birmingham - with support from CSSC.
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.