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  Ted Taylor, representing the Foundation for Sports and the Arts (FSA), officially opened the new gym facility on Sunday February 8th 2009 following the award of 18kGBP to Knutsford Rugby Club. The award has helped to build a new gym that will help encourage both adult and young people to take an active participation in Sport.

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About the FSA

The Foundation for Sport and the Arts was formed in July 1991, to channel funds generated by the football pools into sport and the arts. Following the demise, at the end of March 2004, of the agreement with the Government whereby that funding was committed, the Foundation has maintained its close relationship with Sportech PLC, the owner of Littlewoods, Vernons and Zetters Pools.

All awards made by the Foundation are now sourced from its reserves, and the Trustees have decided to deplete those reserves over the next four years. This will mean the closure of the Foundation at the end of March 2012. In addition, from April 2009 no further unsolicited applications for funding will be accepted.

Despite the pending closure, the awarding policy remains the same. Grants offered by the Trustees aim to support and promote sport and the arts in their many forms, and to help people at every level of attainment to pursue their interests in these fields. Trustees are particularly keen to ensure that young people are given the opportunity to take part in and enjoy activities which can then engage them for life.

For the remainder of our existence, it is very important to us that we continue to offer a friendly and non-bureaucratic reception to inquiries, and from feedback received over the years we believe that our rating is high on both counts. The small team here tries to make life as easy as possible for those who come to us for help. Although, unfortunately, this includes giving disappointing news to the unlucky ones, we have been able to bring some great joy, as this Report shows.

Our telephone number is 0151 259 5505, or fax number 0151 230 0664 and our email address contact@thefsa.net.

Our website, which includes a downloadable Questionnaire and Guidance Notes, is at www.thefsa.net.