A Note from the CEO: Nov 24
In his first CEO blog, Martin Talbot discusses how Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is helping elite athletes transition into the next phase of their careers.
Introducing our CEO
Martin Talbot will lead Dame Kelly Holmes Trust after a successful year which has seen the Trust grow.
Obex Foundation Making a Difference in Luton
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is thrilled to announce its 2nd year of partnership with Obex Foundation; continuing the On Track to Achieve (OTTA) programmes.
Cognizant to fund On Track to Achieve programmes in 2025
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust announces Social Value partnership with Cognizant, which will see them fund On Track to Achieve programmes in 2025.
Hard Work Leads to Success
Working alongside partners Swale Leisure Trust, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust caught up with Kane who was part of a recent Get on Track programme to see how his experience with athlete mentors, Claire Bennett and Tre Whyte helped him.
Tyrone’s story - Overcoming adversity
Helping to transform young people’s lives in the Kent area, working with partners Swale Leisure Trust
Machu Picchu - A trek of a lifetime
In the 20th anniversary year of her Double Gold Olympic win, Dame Kelly joins a group of fundraising explorers in Peru!
Cameron’s Journey to his dream job
Working with athlete mentor Liz Johnson on our Get on Track programme, Cameron is now pursuing his dream job in the horse industry.
Partnership’s Fourth Year Launches
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is pleased to announce our extended partnership with Sanctuary Supported Living for 2024-25.
Supporting Sheffield’s Young People
Sheffield businesses unite to support local young people. We celebrate with schools from across Sheffield at Bramall Lane.
Our Olympians
Congratulations to athlete mentors Joe Clarke and Yona Knight-Wisdom for their incredible performances at Paris 2024
A Wild Celebration!
Students and teachers from the 30 schools from across the UK, participating in AQA Unlocking Potential were invited to join their athlete mentors at London Zoo for a celebration of their achievements.
Building Confidence in Young WOmen
Two groups of young women from years 9 and 10 in Woodchurch High School have been delivering the culmination of their hard work on On Track to Achieve with athlete mentor, and former world champion Inline Skater, Jenna Downing.
Paris 2024 awaits
As Yona Knight-Wisdom prepares for Paris 2024, we catch up with him about the Games and being an athlete mentor for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
Confidence is Sky High!
Their confidence is Sky High! Students from St Georges School visit Manston Airfield.
Treetops, teamwork and tracks
Students at schools in Southampton had the chance to put the confidence, resilience and teamwork skills to good use!
Football star visits glebe school
‘Drillz for Skillz’ with England Cerebral Palsy Football star.
Young People share hope in kent
On Track to Achieve participants visit Broadstairs Station to share messages of hope.
Team Sheffield Brings Home Gold!
Team Sheffield takes a lap of honour at the Sport Gives Back Awards, sprinting to victory for Dame Kelly Holmes Trust to bring home the Community Partnership Impact Award to the city.