Westway Sports Bursaries

Together with Everyone Active, we distribute £40,000 in sports bursaries every year to residents of North Kensington, with £10,000 ring-fenced for first-time applicants. 

The bursary programme provides successful applicants with one of the following services available at Everyone Active, delivered through either the Westway Sports & Fitness Centre or  Westway Portobello Fitness Club: 

• 12 month Gym Membership to use either Westway Sports & Fitness Centre (gym only) and Westway Portobello Fitness Club (gym and classes) 
• Climbing - 6 month course, Wild Climbers ages 5-7 
• Climbing - 6 month course, NICAS, ages 7+ 
• Climbing - 12 months subsidised course, ages 5-7, Wild Climbers 
• Climbing - 12 months subsidised courses, ages 7+, NICAS 
• Climbing - 12 months membership for climbing wall, ages 16+ 
• Tennis - 12 months Pay & Play sessions, September to July, 38 weeks 
• Football | One Year Registration to Football Skills Programme Sessions for ages 5-15 | September to July (38 weeks) 
• Football | One Year Registration to Westway FC Youth Team (U8-U13) | Training and Matches | September to July (38 weeks) 

Who We Fund:

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Live in one of the five wards of North Kensington (Dalgarno, Colville, Notting Dale, St Helen’s, Golborne)
• Demonstrate a commitment to sports and fitness/health
• Be in receipt of one or more of the following benefits, and be able to provide proof of benefits as outlined here
  • Universal credit or Income Support
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
  • Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Pension Credit
  • Carers allowance
  • Child tax credits
  • Working tax credits
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Support

How to Apply

You apply directly via our online Application Form.

Alternatively, you can collect a paper application form from the reception desk at Westway Sports Centre, Westway Portobello Fitness Club or Westway Trust office.

Deadline  

This grant programme is extremely competitive. Depending on demand, applications may close at short notice. We encourage applicants to complete the online form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Applications are now closed.

Applications will next open in July 2026.