Funding practice
We are committed to being an open and trusting funder.
We use our funding to inspire, encourage and champion participation and diversity in physical activity.
What to expect from us and which initiatives we prioritise
Commitments
Across all aspects of our funding, we will be:
- Flexible: responding to changing needs and priorities
- Open: removing barriers to accessing our funding, trying new approaches and being transparent in what we do
- Trusting: empowering others, accepting risk and being proportionate in our requirements
- Inclusive: listening and involving target communities and audiences in our work
- Relational: putting building relationships at the heart of our funding.
We’re a member of the Institute for Voluntary Action’s Flexible Funders initiative.
Climate Change
We’re proud to be a signatory of the Funder Commitment on Climate Change.
We recognise we can play a part in addressing the causes of climate change and supporting the organisations we fund in adapting to its effects.
Priorities
We want to create new opportunities for those who are less likely to be active.
Currently, we’re prioritising initiatives that support children, young people and marginalised communities to lead active and healthy lives.
Board of Trustees
We’re led by a dedicated Board of Trustees who act as the Directors of the Company and the Legal Members of the London Marathon Foundation during the term of their trusteeship.
- Sir Rodney Walker: Chair
- Dawn Austwick: Vice Chair
- Aida Cable
- Mete Coban MBE
- Terry Duddy
- Charles Johnston
- Sam Orde OBE
- Alan Pascoe MBE
- Yogesh Patel
- John Tennent
- Shrina Shah
- Denise Stephenson