With support from Red Funnel Islanders are being enabled to travel to sporting and others events across the UK and beyond. More are hoping to follow in their footsteps, with 40 individuals and teams already applying for support in 2026 as the programme enters its final month for applications.
Among those to have benefited from this year’s programme is international scooter rider Joe Crockett, whose support has enabled him to travel to larger skateparks and competitions across the UK and Europe. He competed at the Urban World Series in Barcelona, while opportunities to ride internationally in countries including Germany and Italy have helped Joe develop his skills and profile within the sport.
Proud to Support provides travel assistance to Island Ambassadors, Supported Teams and Supported Talents, removing some of the barriers associated with travelling to the mainland and further afield to train, compete and perform.
This year the programme has provided £73,000 in travel assistance through and an addition 435 discounts. Which has seen a total of 40 sponsorships, including 13 Island Ambassadors, 12 Supported Teams and 15 Supported Talents.
Isle of Wight Archer Summer Chambers has also used Proud to Support assistance to compete in national and South Coast competitions, giving her the opportunity to test herself against competitors from across the country and build on her achievements in the sport.
So if you have a talent and would like help with travel why not contact Red Funnel.
Applications for the 2026 Proud to Support programme close on Monday 16th November, 2026.
