SportIslington Join forces with The Joanna Brown Trust
The Joanna Brown Trust was formed to encourage involvement in sport and to reflect the passion of a young Islington resident who lived life as it should be led.
Joanna, a keen sportswoman who lived in the Highbury area of Islington, sadly died aged 30 in a trekking accident on the shores of Lake Baikal, Siberia on the 25th of August 2008. Joanna’s family and friends set up the Trust in Joanna’s name to allow more people to enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. The Trust raises money through a variety of events and makes donations to groups and individuals to help them continue and excel within their sport. The Joanna Brown Trust wanted to award an Islington resident with a grant to help them succeed within their sport as Joanna had spent several happy years living in our borough and participating in sport in London. The Joanna Brown award for sporting excellence will be available to all Islington Residents who are striving for greatness within their chosen sport. The grant of £2000 is the largest single award that SportIslington have handed out since it’s inception in 2006. Helen Hagan, Joanna Brown Trustee and local resident added ‘Joanna loved living in Islington and making the most of the opportunities the borough gave her to participate in sport and physical activity. We believe that the award of £2000 to a deserving local sportsman or woman will enable them to maximise their talents and strive for success at the highest possible level. To apply for this one off award simply become a member online and download an Individual application form from the our funds section at the top of this page. Complete the application as recomended but remember to tick the section that allows you to apply for this grant as well as our main grant programme. The succesful applicant will be notified in October.
