the london marathon charitable trust limited - Virgin London Marathon
the london marathon charitable trust limited - Virgin London Marathon
the london marathon charitable trust limited - Virgin London Marathon
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INTRODUCTION<br />
When John Disley and <strong>the</strong> late Chris Brasher founded in 1980 what has become <strong>the</strong><br />
greatest <strong>marathon</strong> in <strong>the</strong> world, one of <strong>the</strong>ir objectives was to put something back into<br />
sport and recreation in <strong>London</strong>. With this in mind, <strong>the</strong> <strong>London</strong> <strong>Marathon</strong> Charitable<br />
Trust was established with <strong>the</strong> principal object of providing or assisting in <strong>the</strong><br />
provision of facilities for leisure and recreation for <strong>the</strong> people of <strong>London</strong>.<br />
Since <strong>the</strong>n, <strong>the</strong> Trustees have changed <strong>the</strong> Trust rules to allow us to make grants in<br />
any area where <strong>the</strong> <strong>London</strong> <strong>Marathon</strong> Limited stages running events. This means that<br />
not only <strong>London</strong> but also <strong>the</strong> area around Silverstone in South Northamptonshire can<br />
benefit.<br />
Every year, <strong>the</strong> Trustees meet, in December, to review <strong>the</strong> profit made by its<br />
subsidiary, <strong>the</strong> <strong>London</strong> <strong>Marathon</strong> Limited, toge<strong>the</strong>r with its own income from funds<br />
retained in reserve. They decide how much in total should be distributed in grants and<br />
consider applications received.<br />
Since 1981, <strong>the</strong> Trustees have allocated grants totalling more than £40 million<br />
including amounts from as little as £250 up to £250,000.<br />
In 1998 <strong>the</strong> Trustees set up a “war chest” to enable <strong>the</strong> Trust to provide funding for<br />
<strong>the</strong> purchase and maintenance of public sports grounds to preserve <strong>the</strong>m from<br />
development. To date we have “saved” SIX sports grounds and hope to add a<br />
SEVENTH in 2011!<br />
The Trustees have also made grants towards supporting <strong>the</strong> legacy facilities of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>London</strong> 2012 Olympics.<br />
Applications are invited for grants from <strong>the</strong> 2011 surplus.<br />
Please complete <strong>the</strong> attached summary form and make sure that it is returned to <strong>the</strong><br />
Treasurer of <strong>the</strong> <strong>London</strong> <strong>Marathon</strong> Charitable Trust before <strong>the</strong> closing date. Don't<br />
forget to complete <strong>the</strong> form fully, provide all <strong>the</strong> information requested and to sign <strong>the</strong><br />
declaration at <strong>the</strong> end.<br />
The following advice may help you in formulating your application, but, if you have<br />
any query, please do not hesitate to contact <strong>the</strong> Treasurer.<br />
PLEASE READ THIS ADVICE CAREFULLY AND NOTE THAT THIS FORM<br />
DIFFERS FROM THOSE USED IN PREVIOUS YEARS<br />
PLEASE NOTE THE ADDITION TO THE TRUST’S CRITERIA REQUIRING<br />
AN INCREASE IN ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY<br />
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