The Swimathon Foundation
The Swimathon Foundation is proud to announce the launch of training and education grants of up to £1,000 to support the training and development of leisure centre staff, management, swimming teachers, lifeguards, plant operators and volunteers in becoming more involved and qualified in the sport of swimming.
- Individuals can apply for a grant of up to £1,000
- Operators can apply for a single grant of up to £5,000
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About The Swimathon Foundation:
The Swimathon Foundation, a company limited by guarantee, is the independent registered charity which owns the annual national Swimathon event.
The Swimathon Foundation through its trading subsidiary arranges the staging and promotion of the Swimathon event in a nationwide network of participating swimming pools, to encourage members of the public, whatever their age or ability, to understand and realise the benefits of regular swimming as a means to improve health and wellbeing and to achieve personal fitness goals.
The Swimathon Foundation selects a National Charity Partner to promote itself and its charitable activities in association with the Swimathon and to receive Funds from members of the public, including those participating in the Swimathon, in support of its activities. For the 2009 Swimathon the selected charity is Marie Curie Cancer Care (www.mariecurie.org.uk).
In addition, The Swimathon Foundation aims to support local communities in their efforts to promote the benefits of physical activity, particularly through swimming.
70% of funds raised by participants in the 2009 Swimathon will be used by Marie Curie Cancer Care and the remaining 30% will be used by The Swimathon Foundation.