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This project successfully funded on 16th October 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
Mexborough Tennis Club Court Resurfacing
Mexborough, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Aim
Our tennis courts must be resurfaced within the next year if our club is to have a future.
Who are we?
Mexborough Tennis Club's history dates back to the 1960s when it was formed by local legend Robert Lamb. Tennis courts have existed in Mexborough since the 1920s, as part of the Mexborough Miners Welfare and Recreation Ground.
Our club is a vital asset to the local community, offering a space for people of all ages and backgrounds to get active, stay fit, and support their mental well-being in an affordable way. In a deprived area like ours, this is more important than ever. Within the large boroughs of Doncaster and Rotherham, we are one of just four tennis clubs, providing a welcoming environment for players at all levels.
We are proud of our diverse membership, spanning from the youngest at just 4 years old to our oldest at 85. Our junior membership is growing rapidly, especially among girls, and our coaching program has flourished in recent years, creating a supportive pathway for young players. Whether you're a beginner, a social player, or a competitive regular, our club is known for its friendly atmosphere and the lifelong friendships it helps forge.
Why are we crowdfunding?
When people think of tennis, they often picture Wimbledon – strawberries, cream, and world-class courts. But for a small, self-sufficient, community-led club like ours, funding is always a challenge. Sadly, our three courts won’t survive another winter in their current condition. If our courts deteriorate further, it could mean the end of our beloved club, along with its proud presence in the Sheffield and District and Yorkshire Tennis Leagues.
Our courts are suffering from significant cracks, holes, and uneven surfaces, making play difficult and at some point soon impossible. Resurfacing is not a cosmetic upgrade – it is a critical need, and repainting alone is no longer an option. We’ve obtained competitive quotes, but the total cost to resurface all 3 courts is close to £45,000. This is where you come in! We're aiming to raise £10,000 through crowd funding towards these costs.
How we’ll spend the money raised
Every penny we raise will go towards resurfacing our three courts, bringing them back to a ‘good as new’ standard. The current surface, laid over 30 years ago in 1994, has served us well but has now reached the end of its life. With this investment, we expect our courts to last another 25+ years, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the sport they love in a safe, high-quality environment.
If we are lucky enough to exceed our target, any additional funds will be used to upgrade our perimeter fencing and improve our much-loved but currently run-down clubhouse.
Community impact
Our club has a growing, active membership of 67 people, 24 of which are juniors. 2025 is already shaping up to be a fantastic year, with new members joining.
Our two LTA-approved coaches have recently had to split their weekly sessions to accommodate a surge in young players, including a growing number of older female juniors (12+ years) now competing on the regional tennis circuit – an exciting milestone for our club and our community.
How you can play your part
There are simple ways both people and businesses can help us reach our target:
1. Pledge/Donate today. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference.
2. Share Our Story. Spread the word on social media, at work, or among friends. The more people we reach, the stronger our support.
3. Business? Can we offer you something? Would your business like to be part of our journey? We can offer advertising space on our courts or fencing, court naming rights, or even the chance to run employee tennis events as part of your wellbeing program. Get in touch through the 'Contact Project' button.
4. Fundraise for Us. Fancy running your own fundraiser for our cause? We’d love to support you. Just reach out through the 'Contact Project' button, and we’ll help where we can.
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made