Better Stories GLL Sport Foundation

In association with Hoxton Radio and Better – a charitable social enterprise We are going to be exploring some of the gyms, leisure centres, fitness hubs and creative spaces across Hackney.
In this episode we talking the GLL Sport Foundation.

Now in its 17th year the GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) has so far contributed over £17m worth of athlete funding and support and distributed over 30,000 awards to young and talented athletes in 70 areas of the UK where GLL operate and across 117 different sports.

61 talented athletes from Hackney will benefit from over £41,000 worth of support as the GLL Sport Foundation announces its 2025/26 athlete cohort

At the Hackney GSF Awards Event held at West Reservoir Water Sports Centre on 24th June, athletes and partners gathered to hear how this year’s athlete award fund of £41,900 will help support talented athletes on their sporting journey.

Local GSF athletes in Hackney include Helena Stone (amputee football) and the three Millar siblings who all compete in BMX racing, plus live in the studio Luca Minale long distance runner.

Luca talks us through his career, his love for food and cooking and his deep and personal connection to the London 2012 Olympics.

We also welcome back the amazing Allie Nelkon who is the area community sports manager in Hackney.