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A brighter future for Cornwall’s young talent

Young & Talented Cornwall grants over £12,000 to county’s talented young people

Cornwall’s rising young sports superstars were awarded grants in the latest round of applications received by the Young & Talented Cornwall Fundfund. From athletes to rugby players, tennis stars to para-surfers, read about the achievements and aspirations of some of the grant recipients.

An inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating the young and talented in Cornwall

In a bid to open up greater opportunities for all, Young & Talented Cornwall held a reception to celebrate the region’s talented youth, encouraging Cornish brands and businesses to lend their support to drive more funds and help Cornwall’s youth fly.

St Austell swimmer receives grant from Young & Talented Cornwall

Angus Nile is 15 years old, a versatile swimmer and a water polo player, from St Austell who has been selected for the National Waterpolo Academy.  Recognising Angus’ potential, Young & Talented Cornwall has awarded him a grant for costs and fees for swimming and water polo championships.

Turaya makes a splash at British Swimming National Championships

Cornish swimmer, Turaya Evans, was granted £1,500 in June 2019 by Young & Talented Cornwall. A swimmer since the age of 4, Turaya holds an impressive history of achievement in the swimming pool, including a gold and silver at National British Swimming Championships.

Grace triumphs throughout an international season of running

Grace Brock has been a beneficiary of grants from Young & Talented Cornwall three times since 2015. In 2019 the young athlete has experienced unparalleled success both in Cross Country and Track running, including earning herself a GB vest.

Para-Footballer Matt gains England cap

Back in 2012, Young & Talented Cornwall awarded the aspiring footballer with cerebral palsy, Matt, £700 for travel costs to coaching sessions and competitions. Matt recently got back in contact to inform of his latest success - a selection to play for the England CP Senior Squad at the Football World Cup in Seville in July 2019.

Ben excels at major trampolining competitions

Ben Miller is a 15 year-old gymnast specialising in Trampoline. In 2018, Ben was awarded £750 from Young and Talented Cornwall towards training and competition costs. In 2019 alone he has reached the podium at international competitions in Amsterdam and Sheffield, with aspirations for future competitions also.

Emily is Amateur Ladies Golf Champion and selected for GB Team

Golfer Emily Toy produced a superb display to win the Women’s Amateur Championship at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland. This win has fast-tracked Emily through to further competitions next season, including AIG Women’s British Open, the 2020 US Women’s Open and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship.

Jess is accepted for full-time study at Morea Performing Arts School

17 year old dancer, Jessica Jewitt, has been awarded a place at Morea School of Performing Arts in Cheltenham, for full-time vocational study. Young & Talented Cornwall awarded Jess £1000 towards the full cost of fees to attend the school, supplementing the money she had been granted by scholarship and from Cornwall Council.

Abigail brings home the medals!

Abigail, a 14 year-old javelin thrower, was selected as part of the GB Team to take part in the World Dwarf Games in August 2017. Young & Talented Cornwall recognised Abigail’s exceptional talent and financially supported her with a grant of £1000 to take part in the Games being held in Canada.

Barnaby crowned UK Under 18s Pro Surf Champion with help from Young & Talented Cornwall

In early 2018 Barnaby Cox, one of the UK’s top up and coming surfers, was awarded £1,250 to support his equipment and competition costs. In the same year, Barnaby won the UK Pro Surf Tour Under 18s Championship.

Swan brothers reach international stage in athletic disciplines

Connor and Patrick Swan are brothers from west Cornwall who have each excelled in their individual athletic disciplines. With partial thanks to their respective grants from Young & Talented Cornwall, both Swan brothers have grown up to be representatives of Great Britain on the international athletics stage.

Young musician Cathryn gets grant to buy new Tenor Horn

Young & Talented Cornwall awarded Cathryn £750 towards the purchase of a Besson Prestige Tenor Horn. "I can now confidently play on an instrument that meets my abilities. I can now move forward to start to train as a professional musician.”