While The Love of Tennis is designed to bring fans closer to the game they love, it’s also a platform to celebrate and support the incredible diversity within the tennis community. From wheelchair tennis to grassroots initiatives, the app shines a spotlight on the players, events, and stories that make tennis more inclusive and accessible for all. We’d like to share 4 organisations that are doing just that.
LTA Foundation
The LTA Tennis Foundation, established by the Lawn Tennis Association, is committed to inspiring and improving lives through tennis across Great Britain. Collaborating with various partners, the Foundation focuses on making tennis accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances. In 2024, the Foundation awarded over £3 million to support more than 20 venues through the Quick Access Loan scheme, enhancing facilities and promoting participation.
Additionally, it funded over 8,000 £250 vouchers for schools to purchase equipment or access team teaching sessions, and provided over 160 equipment packs for community venues, making tennis more accessible in underserved areas. These initiatives underscore the Foundation's dedication to fostering inclusivity and promoting the physical, social, and mental benefits of tennis throughout the nation.
Billie Jean King Foundation
The Billie Jean King Foundation, established in 2014, is dedicated to creating a more equitable and inclusive world by harnessing the transformative power of sports, education, and activism.
As a grant-making non-profit, the Foundation partners with diverse organisations to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. In 2024, the Foundation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Women's Sports Foundation, initiated by Billie Jean King, which has grown into a $100 million organisation supporting women and girls in sports.
Queens Club Foundation
The Queen's Club Foundation has been making a difference since its founding in 2015, with a vision to build an inclusive, healthy, and engaged community through the power of racket sports. From tennis to squash, and even real tennis and padel, the Foundation has worked tirelessly to make these sports accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstances.
Now, as they celebrate their 10th anniversary, they are thrilled to announce something truly exciting for 2025. This year, they are launching a brand-new programme to inspire and empower women and girls in tennis across London.
Partnering with organisations across the tennis world, we aim to highlight the incredible social, physical, and mental benefits of the sport while welcoming women back to The Queen’s tournament for the first time since 1973.
Tim Henman Foundation
The Tim Henman Foundation, established in 2000 by the former British tennis player, is dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged young people by creating sporting and educational opportunities, as well as improving mental and physical health.
Collaborating with various partners, the Foundation delivers programmes that empower youth to reach their full potential. In 2023, the Foundation donated tennis rackets to students in Didcot, promoting health and well-being through sport.