Support for sports people in Reading

Complete an online form to apply for one of our sports grants and find information about free access to training to facilities.

Reading Sports Aid Fund 

Reading Sports Aid Fund is an independent body that makes small financial grants to promising sportspeople of any age or level of competition. You can apply for help with competition and training costs, or for a grant towards specific equipment. To be eligible for a grant you must live in the Borough of Reading.

Sports Aid Fund application form

GLL Sport Foundation

Sportspeople living or attending school in Reading are eligible to apply to the GLL Sport Foundation which provides support to athletes of all ages, disciplines and backgrounds. The foundation provides access to free gym memberships, monetary funding and other athletes services (including for example mental health support and physiotherapy).

Applications for 2025/26 are open from 20 December 2024 to 20 February 2025. Apply or find out more about the GLL Sport Foundation.

Volunteer as a Trustee

Reading Sports Aid Fund are looking for new Managing Trustees. If you would like to help sportspeople in Reading achieve their potential please see our advertisement on the Reading Voluntary Action website.