Sheffield Legacy Fund grants up for grabs

The Academy is located at the Park and has previously benefitted from a Sheffield Legacy Fund donation to support snooker sessions for young people with learning disabilities.

With a rich sporting history between snooker and boxing in the Steel City, Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn believes that this initial donation to the Sheffield Legacy Fund will inspire thousands of youngsters to enjoy participating in many of the grassroots clubs which stand to benefit from the sizable injection of funds.

The Sheffield Legacy Fund was launched in 2023 to support local grassroots organisations and is administered by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. 

Eddie Hearn:

Sheffield is synonymous with sport, and we are delighted to provide this donation on behalf of the Matchroom Charitable Foundation today. 

We know that sport has the power to change lives. Nothing pleases me more than seeing young people in this country thrive in gyms and clubs up and down the UK. So, this really is special as it will inspire and enable many more youngsters to enjoy and participate throughout associated grassroots communities in Sheffield over the next 12 months.

 

Claire Fretwell, Operations Manager at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park:

We’re thrilled to receive this donation from Matchroom Charitable Foundation and have the opportunity to collaborate in transforming lives through sport and community activity.

The Sheffield Legacy Fund has already supported 40 grassroots organisations to deliver a wide range of activities promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing and social inclusion.

From climbing, dancing, and gardening groups to ice hockey, rugby and snooker sessions and a variety of activities in between, these initiatives have so far reached over 3,000 individuals across our local communities.

We’re incredibly grateful for Matchroom’s generous support and we’re excited to expand our reach, empower more people, and create an even greater positive impact going forward.