Athletics for All lights up Alexander Stadium
What a day at Alexander Stadium! More than 80 Birmingham schoolchildren got the chance to run, jump, throw and be inspired by some of the biggest names in British athletics as the Lloyd Cowan Bursary hosted its fourth Athletics for All event. Delivered in partnership with London Marathon Events, the day was all about opening […]
Lloyd Cowan Bursary launches the Sophie Hahn Para Athlete Fund
Lloyd Cowan Bursary has launched the Sophie Hahn Para Athlete Fund, a new initiative that champions para-athletes and expands access to the sport. The fund marks the fifth anniversary of Lloyd Cowan MBE’s death and celebrates a legacy rooted in belief, opportunity and community. Supported by Nike Think Tank, Sophie Hahn MBE has established the […]
Lloyd Cowan’s Legacy Continues to Open Doors Five Years On
Five years on from the loss of Lloyd Cowan MBE, his impact on British athletics continues to grow. This week marks both the anniversary of his death and the fifth round of Bursaries created in his name. What began as a tribute to an international hurdler and globally respected coach has become a programme that […]
Paralympic Champion Sophie Hahn joins LCB as a Trustee
“I’ve always wanted to give back to the sport that has given me so much. Joining the Lloyd Cowan Bursary as a Trustee felt like a meaningful way to do that.” ~ Sophie Hahn MBE Lloyd Cowan Bursary is delighted to announce the appointment of Sophie Hahn MBE as a Trustee. Sophie is one of […]
LCB launches its 2025 bursary for athletes and coaches
The Lloyd Cowan Bursary (LCB), in partnership with the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund (RPMF), has launched its 2025 athletics bursary programme for unfunded young athletes and coaches across the UK. The bursary provides financial support to help committed individuals progress in athletics and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Together, LCB and […]
Athletics for All brings Olympic stars back to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Stadium – one of the UK’s most iconic athletics venues – hosted the third Athletics for All (AfA) event, welcoming 90 local primary school pupils for a morning of fun, fitness and inspiration. Not many 10- and 11-year-olds get to warm up with an Olympic champion and a Gladiator – but that’s exactly […]
Meet #TeamLCB at the 2025 TCS London Marathon
On Sunday, 27 April 2025, ten runners will take on the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for the Lloyd Cowan Bursary—supporting young athletes and coaches across the UK to access the opportunities they need to thrive in track and field. From first-time marathoners to experienced runners, each of them is running to make a […]
Olympic medallist supports bursary set up to honour late coach
Eighty-one athletes and 29 coaches have received Lloyd Cowan Bursaries in the 2024-2025 round of awards. In the four years since Lloyd died, the bursary has granted 381 awards and hosted two Athletics for All events, introducing nearly 300 primary school children to track and field. Our mission is to continue Lloyd’s work of breaking […]
Lloyd’s Legacy: Four Years Strong
Hello, and Happy New Year, Christine Ohuruogu here. It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Lloyd’s unexpected passing. As we mark this anniversary, I thank you for making such a significant impact through the Lloyd Cowan Bursary. Since 2021, your generous donations have supported 271 athletes and coaches, providing them with the resources […]
LCB & RPMF Join Forces to Support Young Athletes and Coaches
The Lloyd Cowan Bursary is delighted to announce our collaboration with the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund to boost support for young athletes and coaches. Our partnership will combine fundraising efforts at the TCS London Marathon and the streamlining of grant applications to ensure funds reach those most in need. A Shared Vision Since their establishment—the […]