Learn More About the Mintridge Foundation

One of the magical Mintridge Foundation Ambassadors (an Olympian, Paralympian or other professional sports star) has visited your child’s school / sports club / FE college today and we thought that you would like to know what we have been up to and why our registered charity exists.

We deliver six - month mentoring programmes helping young people to develop mental and physical fitness superpowers by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. By giving people the confidence to move, they will find the confidence to shine and overcome life's challenges. By helping young people to see what they can be, we can help them see that the possibilities really are endless.

The Mintridge Ambassadors have an incredible ability to ignite a fire within the young people they work with. Students see the Mintridge athletes on the telly. Through our mentoring programme, these athletes will stand directly in front of them. In a world of Kardashian culture, diet teas and perfect make-up, young people need to see a greater variety of sporting role models. Young people need the Mintridge Foundation more than ever.

Our programmes change lives and we are always thrilled to learn just how far-reaching and positive the outcomes can be - from rebuilding families to giving young girls the confidence to own their own stage!

If you would like to understand more about our mentoring programmes with elite athletes and how they can support the young people at your school or club, please contact Katie Smith.

If you are considering supporting the Mintridge Foundation as a business, organisation or as an individual, head to our SUPPORT US page to find out more.

The Mintridge Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing life skills in young people through sport. We provide a support network for young people by harnessing the power of positive sporting role models. The Mintridge Foundation assists young people of all ages, abilities and physical capabilities to develop confidence and resilience, and creates awareness of the importance of mental and physical wellbeing through sport. 

Our team of Ambassadors  - Olympians, Paralympians and other professional sports stars from over 20 sports, both team and individual - work with young people in schools, clubs and academies across the UK. Starting with visits including assemblies, coaching clinics and classroom sessions tailored to each organisation’s requirements, our ambassadors can then provide one- on- one remote mentoring in a safeguarded environment, delivered via technology such as Fitswarm and Playwaze to build a lasting legacy for individuals.

The Mintridge Foundation’s successes demonstrate the incredible power of sport; from a mentee’s selection to represent Great Britain in their chosen field to enabling disabled children to find confidence and happiness just through participation. Understanding life after sport, we also support our Ambassadors in their transition from active sport to the next stage of their careers.

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