READ STORIES ABOUT HOW OUR FUNDING HAS HELPED MEMBERS TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS. 

Funding Support | Success Stories

Disability & Financial Support Funds

We are here to help support members who are either disabled or who are facing financial challenges to take part in sport and physical activity.

All funds come directly from the CSSC Community Lottery Fund

Read stories about how our funding has helped to support members.

Wheelchair rugby reinvigorated a competitiveness in Matt Hunt, following an accident, CSSC were only too happy to help Matt chase his dreams.   

Read Marcus Bufton's incredible cycling story and discover how CSSC could provide a helping hand through our funding support.

Read about how we've helped Lindsay continue to excel in archery with a scope and help towards getting a tri-ride motorised wheel, for travelling independently over rough ground.

Hear about Matt's journey into wheelchair basketball, his passion for sports and his relaxation routine after intense matches.

Read Matt’s inspiring story about his chosen sport – 25 meter air rifle benchrest shooting.

Read Caroline's incredibly moving and inspiring story about her journey of resilience and empowerment through wheelchair tennis after facing a tragic injury.


Elite Sponsorship Fund

Helping you perform at the highest level, our elite sponsorship fund is designed to help you meet the costs needed to represent your nation. 

Read stories about how our funding has helped to support members.

Rowing the Atlantic
It’s been a mere 12 months since we last caught up with Rachel Smillie. But, having just rowed across the Atlantic Ocean with her two friends, we can imagine it feels a little longer to them.

Fencing for Ireland
Recently awarded with our Silver Level Package of funding to help pay for his training, equipment and travel, Michael attempts to secure a Zonal entry place for this year’s Olympic Games, competing in Fencing for Ireland.

World Transplant Games
Read Emma's inspiring story about how she triumphed in badminton at the World Transplant Games.

Touch Rugby Champion
By day, Katherine Daniels is a university lecturer at Cardiff University. But that’s just half the story. Katherine has an interesting side-line, which CSSC was only too happy to help fund.

Ultra Running Champion
Andrew shares his journey into the world of ultra running, emphasising the mix of competition, jeopardy, and emotion it offers, as well as the camaraderie in team sports.

Olympic American Footballer
We caught up with American Footballer, CSSC member and architect, Steph Wyant, for International Women’s Day (IWD).

Rowing the Atlantic
Discover how Rachel and her teamates are rowing across the Atlantic to raise money for two great charities.

CSSC are pleased to have supported the Norfolk Area Probation Service with an epic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

Mike from the Welsh Government applied and received funding for pitch hire.

Border Force North applied for funds associated with purchasing a dartboard for their breakout room.

We were delighted to provide a table tennis table and equipment to Worsley JCP, which has been set-up ready for staff in their conference room.

We helped to fund pickleball taster sessions for HMRC at Benton Park View, Newcastle.

Find out more and apply for CSSC's funding below.