Ron Pickering Fund

UK's leading charity helping aspiring young British athletes, who need our support, to fulfil their potential.

[BLCF @BLCF1]

BLCF Hurdles Fest - Sat 24 May - Chelmsford. Enter now on https://t.co/iiVCHvIxsH Remember this is a meeting tailored just for hurdles athletes, it's your day, don't miss out! #BLCF #englandspeed #hurdlesdevelopment #bewelectricaldistributors #cafe2uchelmsford

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

IT’S TIME!…2025 GRANTS WILL BE RELEASED LATER THIS WEEK!

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

Still time to apply…. but don’t hang around for long! ⭐️ Details and FAQs in bio

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

All at @RunforRon are devastated to hear another true legend of the sport has so sadly passed away. A wonderful friend & supporter of the Fund. Kind, talented & inspirational, and a voice that will be remembered forever. Love & thoughts with Paul’s family
https://t.co/KiLpPajwbw

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

So sorry to hear about the passing of another huge legend of the sport who made such a contribution to throws in the UK - condolences from all at @RunforRon

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

Geoff Capes, shot put, strongman and Highland Games legend, dies aged 75.

He competed in three Olympics and was a household name in the 1970s and 1980s.

✍️ @Jason_AW
📸 @AthleticsImages

https://t.co/10PvFzAbh1

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

RPMF AND LLOYD COWAN BURSARY ARE JOINING FORCES TO SUPPORT YOUNG ATHLETES AND COACHES! ✨✨✨✨

Read more on our website!

[British Athletics @BritAthletics]

Chance to win: the ultimate athletics experience at @London_DL!

2 tickets, exclusive access to restricted areas, a medal at the athletes' hotel and access to the warm-up track 😍

All in support of the Lloyd Cowan Bursary & Ron Pickering Memorial Fund �Chance to win: the ultimate athletics experience at @London_DL!

2 tickets, exclusive access to restricted areas, a medal at the athletes' hotel and access to the warm-up track 😍

All in support of the Lloyd Cowan Bursary & Ron Pickering Memorial Fund �Chance to win: the ultimate athletics experience at @London_DL!

2 tickets, exclusive access to restricted areas, a medal at the athletes' hotel and access to the warm-up track 😍

All in support of the Lloyd Cowan Bursary & Ron Pickering Memorial Fund �Chance to win: the ultimate athletics experience at @London_DL!

2 tickets, exclusive access to restricted areas, a medal at the athletes' hotel and access to the warm-up track 😍

All in support of the Lloyd Cowan Bursary & Ron Pickering Memorial Fund 👇

[British Athletics @BritAthletics]

Olympic team confirmed 👊

We can announce which athletes will be representing @TeamGB at #Paris2024 🇬🇧

Click below to see the full squad 👇

#WhereItStarts

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY… In memory of the Pickering family, particularly Shaun, who passed away a year ago this month, the Pickering Memorial International Throws Event has been established to provide a throws event for both elite and emerging throwers, ambulant & able bodied.

[Jo Jennings-Summers OLY @JoJennings194]

4 days to go & feeling very real now 😬 Everyone telling me to go enjoy it - all 26.2 miles of it!
Feeling the vibes at the @londonmarathon Running Show today 🙌🏼 🏃🏼‍♀️
Plz donate to @runforron to help even more young athletes fulfil their potential ⭐️ https://t.co/UPOECchgvY

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

1 more ‘Ronner’ running for us this weekend! Our very own trustee, Jo Jennings @JoJennings194 💛💙

A link to donate can be found here! https://t.co/tb1PNWdNlc

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

CONGRATULATIONS to all our 2024 recipients, it is our pleasure to be able to support you this season. This year we have given out a record number of 206 grants which would not have been possible without the phenomenal efforts of our ‘Ronners’ and RPMF trustees.

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

**REMINDER**
Have you applied yet?? 150 have so far… we gave out an incredible 189 grants last year so don’t miss your chance! Apply via our website

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

We are thrilled to announce that we now accepting applications for 2024!!!

https://t.co/sFiP38PQOx

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

We are super excited to announce that applications for 2024 grants will be opening soon in early November! Keep your eyes peeled for more information closer to the time 💙💛

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

The first edition of our brand new RPMF newsletter is now available to read.

As the 2023 outdoor season comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible performances of so many of our RPMF athletes, past or present, have achieved this season.

https://t.co/CEXtuZvNgt

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

Following Ben’s 800m success at #Budapest23 we have the incredible Keely Hodgkinson giving us a little insight into how RPMF has helped her athletics journey, financially but also motivationally🤍

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

Recently crowned 800m Bronze medalist from @wabudapest23, Ben Pattison, shares his story on how the RPMF has helped him in his athletic career so far (and to become the first men’s 800m medallist at world champs for GB since 1987😱) It is amazing to be part of your journey, Ben💙

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

Read our most recent article about the performances of some of the incredible athletes we have supported who competed at World Championships over the past couple weeks 💙 https://t.co/yHlY38O8IK

[Ron Pickering Fund @RunforRon]

As we reminisce on #Budapest2023 , here are a few of our favourite moments from the championships…

Newly crowned 1500m champion Josh Kerr is part of the #RPMFFamily and it has been an honour to have been able to support him in the past and watch his journey! @scotathletics