TFF's 20th Anniversary Free Tennis Appeal

Who are we?

20 Years ago TFF began campaigning to reinvigorate often neglected Park Tennis Courts, our mission being to make this public facility available to everyone by running FREE fun group games and drills turning the courts into a vibrant community hub.

Why are we crowdfunding?

Sport England's current campaign "Uniting the Movement" says "For too long, people with the most to gain from being active have been the least able to take part"

TFF encourage the least active and the most vulnerable to join our sessions targeting mostly deprived communities across the country

"We believe sport...has a big role to play in improving the physical and mental health of the nation" says the report

TFF now run bespoke sessions for Mental Well Being and over 50's groups as early intervention programmes alongside the NHS and other organisations

"Providing opportunities to people and communities" is what Sport England are looking to do

TFF is truly a scheme run By the Community, For the Community

"Helping to remove the barriers to activity has never been more important" say Sport England

TFF remove the barriers, TFF reach those most in need, we need YOU to help US reach more people in need over the next 20 years.

How we’ll spend the money raised

Every £1,000 we raise enables us to run at least 20 sessions reaching communities in need, those struggling with Mental Health, addressing early onset Dementia.

£10,000 helps us to get 10,000 balls hit per week at TFF sessions!

The more we raise, the more people we can help, your donation really does make a difference.

What do people say about TFF?

"The Tennis for Free sessions are far more than just a means to raise fitness and an interest in the sport of Tennis, it is a fabulous means to practically integrate all sectors of the community, build friendships, and considerably improve individual's lives."Lynn Evans, Cannock Chase District Council

“What I really love about the TFF sessions is that they are open to everyone. Whether you are 3 or 83 you can come for as long or short a time as you like. There is something available for everyone regardless of age, size, shape or level. It is that welcoming” Judy Murray

"Tennis For Free has somewhat shaped my life. I attended the scheme as a 16yr old and was going through some mental health issues at the time. I attended TFF almost every weekend, and now, 7yrs later, I'm an LTA Licensed tennis coach and help deliver the sessions at the very site that that I was once an attendee of. Tennis coaching is also my career now and I love every minute of my work.”

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!