About The Joanna Brown Trust
Set up in loving memory of Jo, The Joanna Brown Trust aims to instil in young people love, enthusiasm and dedication to sport and new challenges. Please see below a timeline of our key events and highlights.
September 2008
Charity Founded
The Joanna Brown Trust is founded in memory of Joanna Brown.
December 2009
1st Athlete Supported
The Joanna Brown Trust supports their 1st athlete through its grants scheme.
March 2010
Sports Aid Partnership
A partnership with Sports Aid is formed to support more young British athletes.
October 2011
Project India
The Joanna Brown Trust donates £25,000 to Magic Bus to build a 3rd dormitory at their centre, which uses sport and the outdoors to help underprivileged children discover their true potential.
January 2012
25th Athlete Supported
The Joanna Brown Trust supports their 25th athlete through its grants scheme.
February 2015
Venture Scotland
The Joanna Brown Trust donates water sports equipment worth £5,000 for an outdoor education programme for disadvantaged young people in Scotland.
January 2016
50th Athlete Supported
The Joanna Brown Trust supports their 50th athlete through its grants scheme.
June 2017
Project Tanzania
In partnership with All Saint’s Academy, Cheltenham, and Leagues 4 You, Netball, The Joanna Brown Trust donates netball kit to a community project in Tanzania.