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Introducing
The Anthony Hughes Memorial Fund
Anthony was revolutionary. He could identify potential before anyone, and was determined and committed to ensuring people had exactly what they needed to be excellent.
He taught people to cook, to take pride in themselves, to throw and run, to push and jump; he was creative and ahead of his time in so many ways, and he conquered his life.
This fund is intended to add to his legacy, to do the things that the formal structures of sport can’t, and ultimately to make that difference which will change the course of someone’s life forever. He did this throughout his life,
this fund is intended to do it in his memory.
Purpose of the fund
To provide resource to, or for the benefit of, disabled people who need something to change their circumstance and put them in a position where they can continue with their sport.
Criteria for applications
The grant will:
- benefit a disabled person and make a difference which will mean the individual can continue with their sport
- cover activities which are not eligible for resources from elsewhere
- not be made to athletes receiving Athlete Development Awards through World Class programmes,
- be for individuals who would be eligible for Paralympic, Commonwealth, Virtus, Deaflympic or Special Olympic competition
- often be monetary, but may also be provided in the form of vouchers or other resources which will bring about continuation of opportunity
- not be limited by minimum or maximum amounts
Additional requirements
- If you are the recipient of a grant you will also be invited to join the Disability Sport Wales Performance Pathway Hubs (if you aren’t already involved)
- You may make multiple applications to the fund if you can show the difference it will make to the recipient’s continuation of sport
How the fund can be used
- To buy kit which means performance can be taken to the next level
- To cover the costs of driving lessons so that an athlete can drive themselves to training
- To contribute to taxi costs to get to and from training
- To support with repairs or updates to essential equipment for the sport
- To purchase cooking equipment which will help prepare healthier food
