Bursary Awards
Providing help to Wirral sports people to achieve their sporting goals
About bursaries
The Wirral Sports Forum provides a voice for local sports clubs, associations and leagues on Wirral. Supported by Wirral Council, the Forum acts as a unique networking hub to assess the sporting needs of the area and provide help and advice on a range of subjects including Clubmark accreditation and sports promotion. The Forum exists to help promote and, where possible, support Wirral’s developing sporting talent. Part of this contribution is to raise funds for a unique bursary scheme.
The Forum annually announces to its members the opportunity of applying for a sports bursary that will provide financial help to young sports people to achieve their sporting goals.
The Wirral Sports Forum Foundation is our charitable wing. Administered by the Charities Trust all monies raised go towards helping our Wirral sports stars of the future. Monies raised come from profits made at events, such as the Wirral Sports Awards and donations made to the Forum.
Chair of the Forum Ronan Kearney commented “The annual Wirral Sports Awards significantly contributes to our bursary scheme. I would encourage all Wirral’s Sports Clubs and Association representatives to join the Forum. Joining the Wirral Sports Forum allows Clubs the opportunity to apply for our sports bursaries.”
“Joining the Wirral Sports Forum allows Clubs the opportunity to apply for our sports bursaries.”
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Bursary Awards 2024
Applications for the 2024 Sports Bursary Awards closed on May 28th 2024.
All Wirral Sports Forum Members benefit from this award scheme. Set up primarily to help our Wirral sporting stars of the future to give them financial support on their sporting pathway to success.
Please read our How To Apply section below for details. If you require any further information please contact us.
congratulations to our 2024 bursary award winners
Lady Mayor of Wirral, Cherry Povall, was delighted to present bursary awards to local junior sports people last night, Tuesday 18th June 2024, at Birkenhead Town Hall.
Monies raised by the Wirral Sports Forum funded the bursaries. The Wirral Sports Forum exists to promote Wirral’s sporting success and, where possible, support Wirral’s developing sporting talent. Part of this contribution is to raise funds for the unique bursary award scheme.
The Forum annually announces to its members the opportunity of applying for a sports bursary that will provide financial help to young sports people across the borough to achieve their sporting goals.
This year a record number of 19 incredibly talented young athletes successfully applied for bursaries. The 8 sports represented include Athletics, Golf, Swimming, Gymnastics, Modern Pentathlon, Majorettes, Rugby and Archery.
Presentations were made to the following:
Amelia Swaine
Annabelle Rogan
Bobby Harry
Chinedu Ugwu
Ella Bibby
Emily Niccolls
Felicity Davies
Finlay Coakley-Harding
Grace Dunne
Jack Yeardsley
Jasmine Rogan
Jess Mann
Leon Tahana
Lizzie Cole
Meghan Wooley
Nathaniel Glascott-Tull
Patience Wood
Phoebe Swanick
Sophie Davidson
Commenting on the awards Wirral Sports Forum Chair Ronan Kearney said “We wish all of them success in their individual and team events and look forward to hearing from them on how they all got on. The bursary awards are an exclusive benefit for our forum members. I would encourage all local sports clubs, leagues or associations to join the Wirral Sports Forum. Our fund raising primarily comes from the annual Wirral Sports Awards. This year’s event takes place on 22nd October 2024 at the Floral Pavilion and is celebrating its 60th anniversary. It’s Wirral’s largest multi sports awards ceremony so no local sports club, league or organisation would want to miss out. We will soon be receiving nominations under the different categories. Please keep an eye out in the local press and on social media for details on how to nominate under the various categories.
For further information on the Sports Awards, Bursaries or to join the Wirral Sports Forum, please contact Dave Simmonds, Community Sports Development Officer on 0787 6577187 or email wirralsportsforum@wirral.gov.uk
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Helping Our Future wirral stars
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How to apply for a sports bursary
Do i have to be a member of the sports forum ?
Yes. Sports bursaries are for individuals who are members of clubs, leagues or associations that have a valid membership on the date of bursary application.
Is there an age limit ?
Applicants for one of our bursaries must be under the age of 25 on the date the application is submitted.
what information needs to be provided ?
Details of your sport, your position/ranking in that sport, reason for needing the bursary and what it will be used for. Further information is provided in the guidance notes on the application form.
if i need additional funding can i apply again ?
Unfortunately repeated applications for the same purpose will not be accepted.
what happens if i'm unsuccessful with my application ?
All bursary applications are given due diligence by the Sports Forum’s Bursary Committee. Funding is limited and awards are given to those individuals who will benefit the most in terms of achieving their longer term goals. If you are unsuccessful in this years round of applications please do apply again next year.
If successful when do i receive my bursary ?
Successful applicants are notified two to three weeks after the closing date. A presentation ceremony is held with the Mayor or Mayoress of Wirral a short time after this.
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A worthwhile investment for your Club, League or Association.
Membership fees
Single Sports Club (unlimited club members)
Small or independent club then this one’s for you.
£10.00
/ per annum
- Bursary Award Scheme
- Free Talk Series events
- Exclusive Categories at Awards
- Free Club and Event promotion
- Shared Club experience
League or Association (up to 20 Clubs)
Running a local league with up to 20 clubs then join below.
£30.00
/ per annum
- Bursary Award Scheme
- Free Talk Series events
- Exclusive Categories at Awards
- Free Club and Event promotion
- Shared Club experience
League or Association (more than 20 Clubs)
Large league with multiple divisions with more than 20 clubs.
£50.00
/ per annum
- Bursary Award Scheme
- Free Talk Series Events
- Exclusive Categories at Awards
- Free Club and Event promotion
- Shared Club expereince
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