Registered Charity Number 1179170

We are the Finish Line Fund

A charity providing free defibrillators and health and wellbeing support to Southend-on-Sea and East Essex sporting bodies

Our impact

£ 0 k

How can we Support You?

If you are located in the Southend-on-Sea or East Essex area, and your needs align with our objectives, we may be able to help. Start the process with a grant application.

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Finish Line Blog

Stay up to date with latest news, event reports and blog posts related to the support we provide.

FLF representatives receiving a donation from the children of Richmond Avenue Primary School

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Thank you Richmond!

On the morning of Monday 14th October, we had the pleasure of saying thank you to the pupils of Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Last April the children took

October 16, 2024

Finish Line Fund Representatives and Tiptree 10 race director, Rob

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Thank you Tiptree 10

On Sunday 13th October we were at the terrific Tiptree 10, proud winners of the Howard Williams Trophy for best Essex road race a record-breaking five times (2023, 2021, 2018, 2012 and

October 14, 2024

Mark presents Peter Eates of the Phoenix Striders with a new defibrillator

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Phoenix Striders Defibrillator

On Monday 6th October, we were very pleased to hand over more vital lifesaving equipment to Peter Eates, chairman of the Phoenix Striders. The clubs objectives align closely with that

October 6, 2024

People we've helped

A selection of testimonials from our beneficiaries.

“The grant application process has always been quick and easy to complete, and we've always been notified of the outcome of these in a timely manner. All of our members (currently just short of 100), have benefitted from the funding provided by the Finish Line Fund to-date and we are extremely grateful to them.”

South Woodham Runners

"The application process is simple, quick and easy, the team communicated to us throughout and we were thrilled to receive a grant for 50% of a new defibrillator - we champion Finish Line Fund whenever and wherever we can!"

South Woodham Ferrers parkrun

"Recognizing the importance of having a defibrillator in the studio, I decided to apply for a Finish Line Fund grant. The application process turned out to be straightforward and hassle-free. I was elated upon receiving the news that my grant application was accepted, knowing that the studio would now benefit from the additional safety measure of a defibrillator. "

Symmetry and Movement

“I’m so grateful to the Finish Line Fund for covering the costs of Trinity Silvers’ warm up kits. It’s great to see the boys looking so smart as they warm up for their matches. Building a good team spirit is important and these tops have helped the boys feel part of a unit. We couldn’t have covered the cost for everyone without the generous help of the Finish Line Fund”

Trinity Football Club