Sports Aid Trust
The Sports Aid Trust (registered charity no. 1111612) is a UK nonprofit organisation established to support young British athletes aged 12–18, particularly those whose families lack sufficient financial resources to cover training and competition costs. It provides annual cash awards, typically around £1,000 per athlete, to help recipients pursue their sporting ambitions[1][3].

Operations
The charity assists over 1,500 athletes annually through funding partnerships with entities such as Lloyds TSB, Asda, and the Jaguar Academy of Sport[1]. Its activities focus on enabling physical recreation and sport participation among school and university students, with expenditures exceeding £14 million annually for direct charitable support[3].

Impact
Sports Aid Trust alumni include numerous Olympic and Paralympic champions, such as Sir Bradley Wiggins, Dame Sarah Storey, and Sir Chris Hoy. Two-thirds of British athletes at the 2012 London Games were past recipients, collectively winning 20 Olympic and 27 Paralympic gold medals[1]. The charity’s "I Will" campaign, launched in 2013, further amplifies its mission through promotional initiatives led by young athletes[1].

Recognition
Since April 2013, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has served as patron[1]. The charity’s annual One-to-Watch Award highlights exceptional talent, with past winners including diver Tom Daley and sprinter Sally Brown[1]. It operates under company number 05538901 as a private limited company by guarantee[5].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SportsAid [2] https://www.sportsaid.org.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1111612&subId=0 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4018725/contact-information [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05538901