HARDSHIP FUND 2026/27
Applications for the Ipswich Town Foundation Hardship Fund, delivered in partnership with Lentonbrook Foundation, are now open for the 2026/27 season.
The Hardship Fund exists to support participants who may otherwise struggle with costs related to their participation in Foundation sessions such as programme fees and kit costs, with 50 participants supported across the 2025/26 season.
Lentonbrook Foundation is providing funding for the Hardship Fund, helping Ipswich Town Foundation ensure that children and their families can continue to access and benefit from its initiatives and the opportunities they provide.
The initiative will allow families to apply for up to 75% of their programme fees or costs, with applications open to participants in our Community Open Access sessions (PDC, Bluey’s Ballers), invite-only programmes (EPDC, ATC, Performance Squads, etc.), Beyond Labels provision, and our Post-16 Football & Education programme.
Applications are open for this season, and will remain open until all available funds are allocated. Please note, support is limited and competitive, so detailed applications are encouraged.
All applications require evidence of financial hardship, and will be anonymised and assessed fairly by the panel.
Those who have already paid for provision can still apply and claim retrospectively.
To complete an application, please follow the link below.
For questions, please contact Head of Operations & Compliance, Sarah Dooley at sarah.dooley@itfcfoundation.co.uk.
