changing young lives and enhancing LOCAL communities through participation in squash and Education
The England Squash Foundation
We are a national charity with a vision to change young lives and enhance communities through squash.
We are committed to increasing accessible squash opportunities for under-represented and hard-to-reach groups in squash by providing funding for various programs and causes that educate, inspire and encourage participation in squash for the benefit of our young people.
We're on a mission to use the power of our sport to change young people's lives and to make a difference, from improving physical health and emotional well-being to supporting social and community cohesion.
We aim to help, fund and support as many individuals and organisations that can provide inspiring programs that will make a difference in a young person’s life. We want to help them succeed and grow through squash and the educational programs that we support.
Now it's your turn, help us by donating to the projects we are currently supporting and running and those we have planned for the future. It's only through your support and from others like you and your willingness to help that we are able to make a difference!
Make a difference now; donate through our JustGiving page.
To see samples of our Current and Past Projects that we have worked on and contributed towards, scroll down.
Current PROJECTS
2021 - 2023
Off the Wall Squash - Roman and Saxon Cups
England Squash Foundation, together with the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation, is currently supporting the Roman and Saxon Cup competitions for Pupils in Years 3-6 for another year. Despite the impact of Covid-19, a record total of nearly 300 children entered across the four-year groups over 2 rounds, all returning this year with more enthusiasm than ever to battle it out in more than 900 matches!
2022 - 2023
Primary School Coach Workshop in Wolverhampton
England Squash Foundation supported the 2nd Primary School Coach Workshop run by Off The Wall Squash in Wolverhampton in 2022. Of the 14 coaches who attended, many of them are now delivering their own programme in the Midlands area and further afield.
2022 - 2023
Brentwood Project
England Squash Foundation continues to support Pupils in Years 7-13 from two secondary schools in Essex - the Anglo-European School Ingatestone and Brentwood School - access a range of squash coaching, additional Physical Education sessions, homework resources and inspiring talks by external sports personalities, and fun squash tournaments. All made possible with further donations from the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation.
2022 - 2025
Wilson School Squash Programme
England Squash Foundation is supporting a squash programme at Wilson’s School in the London Borough of Sutton, helping the school reach their goal of increasing participation and performance across all age groups and levels. Despite not having their own courts, the Wilson School’s Under-19 team recently achieved impressive results at the National Schools Championships in 2022, By supporting their squash programme for the next 3 years, it is hoped many more younger pupils will take up and play the sport.
2022 - 2025
Felsted School Project
England Squash Foundation plans to support a pilot project for Pupils in Years 4-6 from the Flitch Academy primary school to access a range of squash coaching, and additional Physical Education sessions, and fun squash tournaments. The program includes funding transport from the primary school to the squash courts and sports centre at Felsted School in Essex. All made possible with further donations from the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation.
2022 - 2025
Phil Hancey Squash Fund
England Squash Foundation, in conjunction with England Squash, have got behind Phil Hancey's Squash Fund Programme, who sadly passed away in January 2022 following his battle with cardio angiosarcoma. He was an avid squash player and wanted to leave a legacy to support other people who share his passion. In particular, Phil wanted to help aspiring young players and people who may need a little help to start or keep playing the game. With Phil’s vision in mind, the company he worked for, Aiimi Ltd, partnered with England Squash to create The Phil Hancey Squash Fund in his memory ....read more
PAST PROJECTS
Squash Girls Can
2015 - 2018
England Squash Foundation supported England Squash in reaching its goal of increasing participation in squash by successfully funding over 30 local Squash Girls Can projects. Seeing over 1,000 new women and girls play squash and training a new level 1 female coach per project.
Deaf Squash
2015 - 2017
England Squash Foundation supported England Squash’s Deaf squash initiative with its aim to make Squash more inclusive and available to children who are deaf or have some hearing impairment. We have funded specialist training programmes and equipment for clubs around the country from Preston to Pontefract and Nottingham, enabling the opportunity for more clubs to provide these facilities to the children that need it.
Squash Squared
2017 - 2018
England Squash Foundation supported Squash Squared with Seed funding for their 33-week program for pupils in Years 4-6 at Southmead and Sacred Heart Schools in two London boroughs. The program included squash coaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring support and fitness education, with the opportunity to attend tournaments.
Brentwood Project
2018 - 2021
England Squash Foundation supports Pupils in Years 7-13 from two secondary schools in Essex - the Anglo-European School Ingatestone and Brentwood School - access a range of squash coaching, additional Physical education sessions, homework resources and inspiring talks by external sports personalities, and fun squash tournaments. The program includes funding coaches from Ingatestone to transport the Pupils to the squash courts and sports centre at Brentwood School.
Torrie Malik Bursary
2018 - 2019
As a 14-year-old, Torrie Malik joined the England Squash Foundation Junior Bursary programme. The programme is designed to help potential young players with their squash training and competitions, along with their school studies and educational cost. This has allowed Torrie to stay focused on both the game and her studies while going on to fulfil her dream of becoming England's top female junior player on the circuit.
Squash4Sumner
2018 - 2020
England Squash Foundation helped to fund a sports programme in honour of Sumner Malik, who passed away in 2018 at the tender age of 13 from a rare brain tumour known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). The programme was set up to provide sports sessions and equipment - predominantly squash - to children from deprived backgrounds.
Surrey Gold Junior Tournament
2018 - 2019
England Squash Foundation seed funded the first national level tournament in over 5 years, for a fantastic turnout of over 230 juniors, in the South of England!
The Roman & Saxon Cup
2018 - 2020
England Squash Foundation, together with the Victor Dahdaleh Foundation has been supporting Off the Wall Squash and the Roman and Saxon Cups, providing competitive squash for almost 1,000 children from years 3-6 (ages 7-11) in two counties.
Make a Donation Today
Help us make a difference to young lives in your community today by simply making a donation that will go towards the projects we are currently running. These projects will allow them to participate in squash while receiving further education and opportunities to go further.
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Meet Those Involved
Our Contributors
The people and groups that have contributed on a regular basis to our Foundation. They have helped us, help so many young lives through the various programs we have funded and supported through squash.
Our Trustees
The people behind the Foundation, who are passionate about squash and excited by the opportunities they can create for so many young lives and there communities today and in the future.
Make a Donation Today
Help us make a difference to young lives in your community today by simply making a donation that will go towards the projects we are currently running. These projects will allow them to participate in squash while receiving further education and opportunities to go further.
