GLL Sports Foundations applications close soon!

REMINDER to get your applications in for support from UK’s largest independent athlete award programme. 

Thursday 20th December 2024 sees the closing of the GLL Sport Foundation Awards 2025, so make sure to get you application in. 

Applications are welcomed from aspiring athletes in Belfast for the free gym memberships and bursaries offered by the programme which has fostered talent up and down the country. 

The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) was launched 17 years ago by leisure operator and charitable social enterprise GLL, with the aim of supporting talented young athletes with funding and practical help.   

GLL operate the leisure facilities in Belfast- under the ‘Better’ brand.  
The programme continues to widen and deepen the opportunities that come through sport across all communities.  

In 2024, GSF supported 140 athletes in Belfast with a cumulative value of £88,450.00.  

According the GSF research, a lack of money to compete in their favourite sport is the biggest threat to the sporting dreams of young people.  Most people agree more should be done to support Britain’s talented young athletes achieve sporting success for the opportunities and national pride that stem from this. 
GSF Awards include free access to Better Gyms and Leisure Centres across the UK.  
For more information and an application form, go to www.gllsportfoundation.org  
GSF Awards Application window opens 20 December 2024 and closes on 20 February 2025.