The Spalding Parish CofE Day 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.

Spalding Parish CofE Day School are excited to be hosting an inspirational workshop with Adam Tobin. Adam 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 Spalding Parish CofE Day School had Christian values-based school imparts knowledge, celebrates curiosity and creativity, encourages growth and use of initiative and builds cultural capital through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of all they do. Their children learn to become resilient and self-assured in a safe, inclusive and nurturing community. Everyone is challenged and encouraged to thrive and achieve as individuals, preparing them for their role as caring and active citizens and enabling them to make a difference within the local community and within a modern world.

Who's Coming?

How I started:

My mum was a gymnast, although not at a high level; it was a childhood sport for her. She took me to an all-girls gymnastics club in a church hall. Later, I went to another class at a school. The teacher there saw potential in me and suggested I join another club with better facilities and coaching. I did, went to nationals, and was selected for the national team.

My Greatest Achievement:

Becoming the British champion in 2023 was an amazing experience. It was my first taste of victory, which boosted my confidence immensely going forward.

My Greatest Challenge:

The mental side of the sport is my greatest challenge. When things go wrong after putting so much work in, it can feel like you get nothing in return. There was a difficult period when I was also injured, which made the situation even worse. I tore my right shoulder in two places. I didn’t want to undergo surgery and instead chose physiotherapy and rehabilitation, which takes a significant toll on your body.

My Hobbies:

I love to surf. My whole family surfs, and growing up in Devon meant I was always on the beach! Skateboarding was something I loved to do, but I had to stop when I turned 16 due to the high risk of injuries. I also love coffee – making it, drinking it, and trying new coffee shops around my area. My favourite coffee is a flat white: short and sweet!

My Future Aspirations:

The Commonwealth Games in 2026 is a major aspiration. Another home games, with the opportunity for family and friends to attend, is something that doesn’t happen often, and competing for England would be a huge honour! The LA Olympics in 2028 is another goal. Competing on the biggest stage and having my family name in the history books would be a very proud moment for me.

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.

Spalding Parish CofE Day School will be receiving an inspirational visit from Adam Tobin on the 20th of June 2025 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?

Spalding Parish CofE Day School is promoting health and wellbeing throughout the school, and with the help of a visit from Adam Tobin, 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.

Spalding Parish CofE Day 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 Adam Tobin, to raise funds for key resources for Spalding Parish CofE Day 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.

This project successfully funded on 20th June 2025