British Judo Trust Supporters Scheme

In 2007, The British Judo Trust launched an official supporters scheme to enable judo enthusiasts to get behind the charity and help to raise some additional funds to make a real difference to the development of our sport. 

Signing up and making a contribution is simple - all you need to do is provide us with your details and agree to give a regular gift by direct debit. Remember, if you agree to gift aid your donations, the Trust as a registered charity can claim an extra 28p from HM Revenue & Customs for every £1 you give - meaning your support is worth even more.

Official supporters will receive a specially commissioned British Judo Trust pin badge, plus a report at the end of the year detailing the causes that have been supported.

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2010 focus for British Judo Trust

The British Judo Trust is constantly striving to enhance the development of judo throughout the UK. Last year alone, the Trust supported various projects to the value of nearly £12,000.

Many clubs and individuals have benefited from the support of the Trust, and have been able to achieve their goals and plan for their development.

For the next 12 months, the Trust will be concentrating on only supporting individuals from a deprived and disadvantaged background, with the key criteria of increasing physical activity and promotion of social interaction.

Previously, 80% of the Trust’s grants went to clubs who submitted applications. Through concentrating on supporting individuals, the Trust hopes to make a difference to needy individuals wishing to develop themselves through the sport of judo.

The Trust will still continue to run its various fundraising initiatives, including a special fundraising month, where clubs get the opportunity to organise fun ways to raise money for the Trust and their own club on a 50/50 basis.

Should you have any queries please contact Emma Davies-Carolan on 01509 631693

Little and Gibbons benefit from Trust’s new focus

With help from the British Judo Trust, elite judoka Gemma Gibbons and Louise Little have less to worry about in the funding department.

After applying to the Trust for some financial support to help cover costs, including transportation & living expenses, Gemma and Louise were informed that they would both be awarded with a £500 grant.

Commenting on her financial grant Gemma said: “I am now training at Dartford full time and am really enjoying it. I am glad I made the move here, and the money from the Trust will help with my travel to training every day.

“It is really important to go to the smaller events such as B Tournaments, Opens and Trial events, to get more fights in to help prepare for when I am selected for A Tournaments. The money I have received will go towards the entry fees and travel costs for such events.

“These grants will make a big difference to individuals as it will for me and I am extremely happy to have received the award”.

Louise applied for a grant with the Trust as she does not receive any other source of funding.

Commenting on her recent successful application Louise said: “To be successful I need funding to be able to train, travel and attend competitions both nationally and internationally.

“Competing in B Tournaments such as the Belgium Ladies Open next year is very important for me as I am making the transition from junior to senior level. Being able to gain experience at these events is very beneficial.

“To be recognised by the Trust and to receive a reward is a great moral booster. This grant is of vital importance if I am to maintain European and World Level”.

The Trust hopes that this money will help both players continue with the successful results that they have gained this year such as Gemma’s bronze at the Tre Torri International and silver at the Swedish Open and Louise’s gold medal at the Venray U20 International Tournament. Gemma has also recently won a bronze medal at the U23 European Championships.