Wimbledon Foundation

The official Twitter account of the Wimbledon Foundation, the charitable arm of the AELTC and The Championships. This is an official @Wimbledon account.

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

Introducing our first Wimbledon Foundation Champions, Katie Boulter and Jack Draper. 🙌

In their first engagement as Champions, Katie and Jack met the four young people who will perform the coin toss ceremonies during finals weekend.

#Wimbledon

[Youth Sport Trust @YouthSportTrust]

Set for Success, funded by @WimbledonFdn in partnership with @BarclaysUK and delivered by Youth Sport Trust, is generating strong social value.

For every £1 invested, the programme delivers £5.63 in social impact – improving young people’s wellbeing and future prospects.

Read the SROI report: https://t.co/8WKhgTzLbj

#setforsuccess

[Youth Sport Trust @YouthSportTrust]

Set for Success, funded by @WimbledonFdn in partnership with @BarclaysUK and delivered by Youth Sport Trust, is helping young people reach their potential.

During the 24-25 academic year 82% now know how their skills help, 78% feel positive about their future, 76% feel confident.

Read the full report: https://t.co/7SA1UoQSAY

#setforsuccess

[Youth Sport Trust @YouthSportTrust]

We're excited to be at today's #setforsuccess inspiration event in London celebrating the young people who are part of this programme and the incredible progress they are making. We're sure that these crucial life skills will stay with them long after the final day of the programme. 🙌

Set for Success is an intensive youth leadership initiative funded by the @WimbledonFdn in partnership with @BarclaysUK and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust. It seeks to support young people who at present are not achieving their full potential. 

Learn more here: https://t.co/Ev8VGYYzUS

#setforsuccess #youthvoice

[The London Community Foundation @London_cf]

The goal for drop-in centres is always to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness find homes. In our latest blog, we asked three of the supported organisations from @WimbledonFdn Homelessness Fund to share stories from their guests and clients: https://t.co/T6rSnlWGhi

[The London Community Foundation @London_cf]

In the run up to World Homeless Day next week, our latest blog showcases the vital work of @GlassDoorLondon - offering support and care to those affected by homelessness in the capital, thanks to a grant from @WimbledonFdn Homelessness Fund. Find out more: https://t.co/9PtA6V2UkZ

[rathboneabc @rathboneabc]

We are fortunate to be supported by @WimbledonFdn and this week coach Steve was invited onto the courts to meet other funded local groups. Great to hear about all the good work being done across Merton and Wandsworth.

[St Raphael's Hospice @St_Raphs]

Recently, we were lucky enough to receive a beautiful donation of plants from @wimbledonfdn 🌿🪴

They've truly brightened our spaces and brought so much joy to our patients, visitors, and staff. We’re so grateful for your support! 💜

[The London Community Foundation @London_cf]

📢 Just one week to go to apply for the @WimbledonFdn Community Fund!

The fund exists to benefit the community & provide support for local organisations to meet needs in the boroughs of #Merton & #Wandsworth.

🔗 Apply by 12 noon on 8th September: https://t.co/J2OKUvpkMq

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

Since 2014, the Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund has given more than £2.2 million in 345 grants, supporting 50,000+ people across Merton and Wandsworth 💚

Applications are open until 8 September. To find out more or to apply, go to: https://t.co/e17ezm9a2o

#Wimbledon

[The London Community Foundation @London_cf]

Join the @WimbledonFdn team for Meet the Funder, on 13th August, 11am to 12 noon.

An online event for future applicants to find out more & ask questions regarding the Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund (which closes Monday 8 September).

Register now at: https://t.co/X2CzVnUvt7

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

📢 Our Community Fund is offering grants of up to £10k to organisations in Merton and Wandsworth helping to meet social needs.

Join our Meet the Funder event on 13 Aug from 11am-12pm by signing up at: https://t.co/91ZzoujZ63

Or apply by 12pm on 8 Sept: https://t.co/ulyeeSPZm2

[Disability Sports Coach @DSC_13]

Temi did the coin toss at Wimbledon’s Wheelchair Final

He did it perfectly. He met royalty. And absolutely owned No.1 Court.

This is what inclusion in action looks like.

Thanks @WimbledonFDN for making it possible 💜

[Alton Renewal @AltonRenewal]

Thank you once again to the Wimbledon Foundation for generously donating plants left over from the tennis to the Alton estate Green Team. Pictures 2 & 3 show an area planted with Wimbledon plants a couple of years ago in full bloom today.

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Blooming great! Thank you @WimbledonFdn for delivering these lovey flowers for our members

[St George's Hospital Charity @GivingtoGeorges]

A huge thank you to @WimbledonFdn for their generous donation of beautiful indoor and outdoor plants- straight from the Wimbledon tournament! Meaning @geshNHS staff members got the chance to take home their very own piece of @Wimbledon ! 🎾 🌱

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

The Championships might be over but the work continues.

Vandy Murray, our @cityharvestlondon van, delivers more than 750,000 meals a year to community orgainsations across our local community saving over £1 million of food that would otherwise go to waste.🚛

#Wimbledon

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

An incredibly special moment for two of our Work at Wimbledon candidates as well as the amazing Lydia and Sophie who performed the coin tosses at today's Singles Finals. 💫

#Wimbledon

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Great to meet with some of the brilliant individuals working at The Championships this year.

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

An inspiring message from Billie Jean King 💚💜

What words of advice for the moments that matter would you share with young people participating in the Set for Success programme, supported by @BarclaysUK?

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

Sophie’s moment to shine on Centre Court ✨

12-year-old Sophie Kneen will perform the coin toss at the Ladies’ Singles Final representing @AFCW_Foundation - this is her story 💚💜

#Wimbledon

[Wimbledon Foundation @WimbledonFdn]

A special responsibility for a special person.

Eight-year-old Lydia Lowe performed the coin toss for this year’s ladies’ wheelchair singles final - this is her story ✨

#Wimbledon