At TennisLink, we’re proud of the relationships we've built and the impact we've made in the tennis community. But don’t just take our word for it — hear from the people we've helped! Our clients' stories reflect the passion, dedication, and positive change we strive to bring to every project. Below, you'll find testimonials from tennis venues and clubs who have experienced first hand how TennisLink is helping to shape the future of tennis for all.
Beacon Park Mission
Our mission as Beacon Park Tennis charity is to serve up a sustainable tennis facility in the heart of Lichfield which is accessible to the entire community. Through a series of low-cost, first-class facilities and both free and paid coaching-led sessions, we are promoting tennis, fun and encouraging people from all walks of life to be healthy through initiatives like Tennis for Free
£200,000 in Start-Up Funding Secured
Successfully raised over £200,000 to support the full transformation of a neglected local park tennis site.
12-Week Construction Completed
Oversaw and delivered a full site refurbishment within just 12 weeks, turning the vision into reality efficiently.
Sustainable Business Model Established
Created a financially sustainable model, including a sink fund to ensure future investment and long-term viability.
Accessible Tennis for All
Introduced a free and low-cost tennis offering that attracted over 1,600 unique players from the local community.
Strong Community Partnerships Formed
Built lasting partnerships with schools and community groups to embed tennis into the heart of the local area.
Full Coaching Programme Launched
Developed a complete coaching offer to support players of all ages and abilities, helping to grow the local tennis base.
What the LTA said about Beacon Park
“We are excited to announce that Beacon Park Tennis has been awarded the LTA Staffordshire Communities and Parks of the Year award for 2022! The LTA described the redevelopment of the facility as a phoenix from the ashes. Since reopening in August 2020 the facility has welcomed thousands of tennis and netball players from the local community. The charity is now busy building the tennis community and developing links with other community groups that can benefit from access to this first class facility. Thank you to all our volunteers and players for being part of creating a great Park Tennis Environment!”
What the Alrewas Tennis Club said about TennisLink
“Phil has been an invaluable support to Alrewas Tennis Club over the years, generously offering his time, advice, and contacts. His guidance on funding, infrastructure, and committee roles has been practical and insightful, helping us to develop as a club. I’ve always found him approachable and willing to assist whenever needed.”
What the Shenstone Tennis Club said about TennisLink
“Phil was a great help to Shenstone Tennis Club when we were fundraising to replace our old and dangerous tennis courts. Phil had loads of information around fundraising and experience in the development of suitable business models. Phil worked in a collaborative way to help us decide what we wanted and how to get there. We now have two excellent Tiger Turf courts with LED floodlighting and an active and growing club that meets the needs of our community.”
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