Who we are
Passion
We are passionate about the impact participation in sport can have and look for initiatives that share our passion in transforming the lives of the disadvantaged or disabled through engaging in sport and physical activity.
Inclusion
We provide funding to exceptional, inclusive programmes that strive to provide a channel for everyone to access sport, irrespective of disability, medical condition, mental health, financial deprivation or place in society.
Engagement
We regularly visit our grantees to build relationships and monitor programmes. Our ambition is to be the most engaging sports grant-giving charity where both financial support and engagement is interlocked.
Community
We have a remarkable community of Boost supporters. Unlike many other grant-giving trusts, beyond our endowment income, we also raise funds through donations and sponsored events. Join us!
Funding focus areas
Physical disability and ill-health
About half of Boost’s annual grants are directed towards sport for those with physical or learning disabilities. We also support programmes which provide respite to, or improve outcomes for, those suffering from illness.
Financial hardship
Boost aims to remove the financial barrier to participating in sport for those who live in deprived and hard-pressed communities.
Most of our awards are to UK initiatives but we also support some terrific programmes in Southern Africa.
Mental health
Boost funds sport and exercise programmes that play a valuable role in helping people to overcome mental health challenges, including loneliness, as well as conditions such as anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Social exclusion
Boost supports sports initiatives which help to rebuild people’s lives in challenging circumstances, including initiatives for the homeless, ex-offenders, asylum seekers and refugees and those who have suffered bullying or abuse.
To learn more about Boost and the work that we do, please open our latest Annual Review and our 20th Anniversary Book below
