Our Programmes
SportsAid is an acknowledged critical system partner by Sport England, the principle investor in the England Talent Pathway environment, and the charity has an established and vibrant working relationships with sport’s national governing bodies (NGBs). SportsAid is currently managing the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), Backing The Best programme and the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) on behalf of Sport England.
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
The TASS programme helps athletes – aged 16-plus – to balance sport within the rest of their lives. TASS supports more than 500 athletes in 38 sports backed by Sport England. They are the cream of the crop having been nominated by their NGB.
Backing The Best
The Backing The Best programme supports athletes who would face difficulties progressing through their sport’s talent development system without critical financial help. All beneficiaries must demonstrate outstanding ability to be eligible for the funding. They also have to show that, because of their family's financial situation, they might not get the opportunity to fulfil their potential without it. The awards help cover expensive costs such as travel, accommodation and medical bills.
