Supporting our
local rising stars

Our Believe Talent Fund helps promising athletes who need financial assistance to participate in their chosen sport.

What is the Believe Talent Fund?

Sponsored by local businesses JJH Building Contractors Ltd and Fielden Factors, our Believe Talent Fund provides grants of up to £500 to help with travel, accommodation, competition/training fees and equipment.

Funding is open to athletes who are deemed by their sport’s national governing body to be of national standard, or have the potential to reach national standard within a year of applying for support.

To be eligible you must:

  • be aged between 11 and 24 (excluding early specialisation sports, and athletes with disabilities who can apply irrespective of age)
  • reside in Wigan Borough and require financial assistance to help you achieve your full potential

How to apply

If you would like to apply for support from the Believe Talent Fund, please read our application guidance document before submitting your application via the link below.

The next application deadline is 31 October 2024.

Applications for emergency funding: Emergency funding (up to £200) is also available for genuine emergencies or time critical requests. Emergency applications can be submitted at any time. Please state on the submission form if you are making an emergency application.

Apply for the Believe Talent Fund
Application guidance document

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