London Marathon
Every year money raised by the London Marathon which is remaining after the race is donated to the London Marathon Charitable Trust.
The Trust then distributes the money as grants to support community sports facilities and develop recreational projects.
A proportion of this money comes from the generous London Marathon entrants who choose to donate their race entry fee to the Trust if they're not successful in the ballot.
The amount raised each year runs into millions and is used to help hundreds of projects in London and around the country. For example in 2008 £150,000 was donated to Greenwich's AHOY Centre and used to help fund the restoration of a jetty, turning it into a watersports centre.
Trust also sets aside money to buy sports grounds under threat from development, and provide facilities for the 2012 Olympic Games.
If you'd like to apply for a grant from the London Marathon Charitable Trust, please download an application form |.
Flora London Marathon 2009|
Virgin London Marathon 2010