Mansfield Armchair Club invites funding applications

Sportspeople and clubs in Mansfield and Ashfield are being invited to submit applications for funding from a group with a track record of supporting stars of the future.
By Wayne Swiffin
Published 5th May 2022, 12:28 BST
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The Armchair Club was founded in 1982 when a group of six local businessmen got together to help raise and distribute financial support to the benefit of local sportspeople.

It has so far helped to build the careers of people such as Olympic superstar swimmer Rebecca Adlington, and international golfer Oliver Wilson.

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Other recipients include swimmers Elliot Clogg, Ollie and Sam Hynd, and sidecar champions Ben and Tom Birchall.

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Mansfield swimming superstar Rebecca Adlington was helped by the Armchair Club on her way to Olympic glory.Mansfield swimming superstar Rebecca Adlington was helped by the Armchair Club on her way to Olympic glory.
Mansfield swimming superstar Rebecca Adlington was helped by the Armchair Club on her way to Olympic glory.

And now the group is inviting budding sports stars, or groups needing extra support, to get in touch to see if they too could be successful in gaining funding.

Applications must be from people who live in the Ashfield and Mansfield areas, and there is a simple form on the Armchair Club’s website, armchairclub.org

A club spokesman said it was proud of the work it had done over the years, and would welcome the opportunity to support more people.

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Forthcoming club fundraisers include: Seventh Annual Golf Day – Friday, July 1; Comedy Dining – Friday, October 7; Swimathon – Saturday, October 8.

The club is also a key supporter of the Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards, which this year take place on Monday, December 5.

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