PROMISING athletes in Ealing have the chance to receive funds in a mentoring scheme.

Everyone Active, which operates the borough’s sports centres, is urging aspiring stars to apply as part of its Sporting Champions scheme. Online applications will be open from Monday, January 27, to Friday, February 28.

The scheme, now in its fifth year, has helped more than 1,000 athletes to achieve their potential by offering access to high-quality training and giving financial support.

Athletes have free use of Everyone Active centres across the country, and those on the higher tiers of the programme can also receive a grant of up to £5,000.

They can also join mentoring sessions led by stars such as Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson.

Everyone Active operates 11 leisure centres around Ealing, including Northolt, Southall and Dormer Wells, in partnership with Ealing Council.

Applicants should visit www.easportingchampions.com/apply-now/ and fill out the online application form from January 27.