The Colwall CofE Primary School Fundraiser

Aim

At Sports For Champions UK, we don’t just create dreams – we build champions. Embark on this transformative journey with us today.

Colwall CofE Primary School are excited to be hosting an inspirational workshop with Chris Fletcher. Chris needs your help to raise funds for vital training, medical and competition costs. This money will also help your school and other athletes across the country, find out more below!

The Colwall CofE Primary School aim is that it will not only be a place of great learning, but a place of great happiness where each child is understood, encouraged and motivated to develop lifelong learning skills in preparation for the future. As a school, they place a strong emphasis on engaging learners and inspiring them to experience more, and therefore achieve more. This forms the heart of their school purpose, and is shown through their motto.

Who's Coming?

How I started:

I left school with a few qualifications but not enough to do the college course that I wanted. I attended college for a few months before deciding I wanted to get away from classrooms and do something practical. This led to me starting an application to join the Royal Marines. I started my 32 weeks basic training 2 weeks after my 17th birthday. I passed for duty as an original troop member (only 9 out 64 and the youngest member for the troop). In thrived on the physical training required to pass training and excelled in the Commando Tests at the end of training to receive my green beret.

My Greatest Achievement:

I served my country in an operational capacity in Iraq in 2004 and Afghanistan in 2007 and 2010 receiving Operational Service Medals for both conflicts. In 2010 I saved the lives of American airmen after their helicopter was shot down in hostile action. I have represented the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in Judo

My Greatest Challenge:

My greatest challenge was overcoming adversity when the vehicle I was travelling was hit by an IED throwing me from the vehicle. The 2 others in the vehicle sadly passed. I recovered and deployed on a second tour and saved lives.

My Hobbies:

In my spare time I coach girls football at U13, U15 & U18’s, I play football train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

My Future Aspirations:

My future goals would be to support the growth of women’s football in a coaching capacity and highlight careers available within the Armed Forces as a genuine career opportunity for young people.

Who are Sports For Champions?

Great news! Sports For Champions UK (CIC) will soon visit your school! Your young people have been invited to join a sponsored fitness circuit led by a Professional athlete, who will educate, enable, and empower participants with a view to inspiring them to be the champions of tomorrow.

While we're not all athletically inclined, we strongly encourage participation; all young people have talent and require inspiration to pursue their dreams - whatever they may be!

After 12 years of success, we have perfected our inspirational events, and they are guaranteed to deliver for your school and pupils!

Sports For Champions events are held in support of schools, which keep 60% of the funds raised to spend on resources that will enrich young people's education/experience. Professional athletes in need of support are the only other beneficiaries from the remaining 40%. Sports For Champions is an audited organization that is voluntarily registered with the Fundraising Regulator, meaning you can support the initiative with assurance.

What will happen on the day?

During the assembly, Sports For Champions athletes show medals and tell their story, hard work, lessons, and insights shared to capture the imagination of all and inspire healthier active lifestyles. Athletes discuss challenges on the road to success, with resilience, nutrition, diet, and dedication forming key topics. Fitness is essential for every young person’s general wellbeing in physical and mental health. It is also proven to be a strong booster of learning potential or brain power. By inspiring children as champions of tomorrow, Sports For Champions envision young people developing in all walks of life as healthy, active, community-minded participants in society.

Alongside Team Sports For Champions, athletes engage in invaluable work within local communities to support their training-related costs (e.g. physio/travel). Most world-class athletes train a rigorous 35-hour week and struggle to find reliable work that fits their schedule. This is how the funds we raise enable athletes and your school/club to realize their potential. Many pro athletes are unsponsored, lose support, or cannot find it.

Sports For Champions offers schools the benefit of additional funds to go towards resources/facilities, whilst helping athletes with the funds required to sustain their journey with an contribution towards training and competition fees, medical costs, equipment, and more.

Colwall CofE Primary School will be receiving an inspirational visit from Chris Fletcher on the 2nd of July 2026 and we need your support!

The pupils will benefit from physical activity through our fitness circuit, an inspirational talk including medal display, and a Q&A session.

Where does the money go?

When parents and guardians offer their support to a Sports for Champions UK (CIC) fundraising event, they are nurturing not only their children's immediate environments but also the bright futures of many rising athletes. Here is a breakdown of how your contributions make a significant difference:

For each fundraising event, Sports For Champions looks to raise enough money to cover the costs that it takes to provide such an excellent service nationally. Once that goal is reached, surplus funds are allocated in a way that benefits both the school and our passionate athletes – 60% for the school’s continued growth and 40% contributing to the athlete fund.

At the core of the Sports For Champions UK (CIC) initiative is the Athlete Fund. Primarily, the fund aids schools in less economically privileged areas that might struggle with costs, ensuring that the administrative fee isn’t a barrier to vital opportunities. Additionally, it assists our dedicated athletes in moments of pressing need, whether it’s recovering from injuries, procuring advanced equipment, or embarking on warm-weather training camps. Our fundamental belief remains unwavering: no school should be compromised for its economic stance, and every promising athlete deserves a fair shot at excellence. Our commitment ensures no child or school is left behind due to circumstances beyond their control.

Challenges Athletes Face: Our partnering pro athletes and Team GB Olympians have a world of responsibilities on their shoulders. They juggle between a rigorous training schedule that demands over 35 hours a week and their personal commitments. This often leaves them with limited time and resources to focus on their careers, leading to financial constraints. Expenses for equipment, training, coaching, travel, and more pile up, making it a challenge for these athletes to perform at their best and represent Great Britain.

Why is this important?

Colwall CofE Primary School is promoting health and wellbeing throughout the school, and with the help of a visit from Chris Fletcher, this will be enhanced across all year groups and staff. They are also focusing on encouraging diversity and raising the aspirations of the pupils through sport.

Colwall CofE Primary School will benefit from the money raised as they will be able to provide new equipment, fund opportunities for the children, and more.

How can you help?

We're asking all parents to help make it a memorable event for the pupils with the help of Chris Fletcher, to raise funds for key resources for Colwall CofE Primary School.

If you are a local business or a friend of the school and would like to contribute to help us get to our target, then please do make a donation and share our project as far as you can.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 2nd July 2026 at 8:00am