The Dan Maskell Tennis Trust awards small grants up to £1,500 (or up to £500 for individuals) to support disabled tennis, with a specific interest in people who are:
o Blind and partially sighted.
o Hearing impaired.
o Individuals with learning disabilities.
o Individuals with mental health issues, and
o Mobility impaired (wheelchair users).
Individuals, groups, special schools, disability programmes and tennis clubs may apply for financial help for specialist equipment such as:
o Coaching fees and tennis coaching qualifications.
o Court hire.
o General tennis equipment to enable people with a disability to participate in the sport.
o Special sound balls for visually impaired tennis, and
o Tennis wheelchairs.
Please note that applicants will be expected to make a contribution towards the cost of a wheelchair.
A number of case studies are available on the Trust's website.
Further information, guidance and an application form is available on the Trust’s website.