About us

The Johnson & McClurg Amateur Sport Foundation exists to champion the development of amateur sport for young people in Hartlepool.

Two dinghies sailing side by side in the evening light

Our story

The foundation takes its name from Robert Johnson and Charles McClurg who inspired the founder to get involved in sport from a young age and influenced his life and his engagement with the world. Their guidance and belief in how young people can benefit from sport and what they gave to the people around them, is the standard we hold ourselves to.

The foundation was established to carry that spirit forward: a charity dedicated to making sure every young person in Hartlepool has the chance to play, whatever their background or ability.

Today the foundation works alongside schools, clubs, and coaches across the town. The next chapter is The Staincliffe: a permanent base where the work can grow for generations to come.

Our mission

Every young person deserves the chance to play. We aim to break down the barriers that stand in the way, whatever a family's circumstances, background, or ability.

What we do

We fund and run grassroots sports sessions with local schools and clubs, provide kit and coaching, and are restoring The Staincliffe as a base to work from and to provide facilities for the local community and activity groups.

Safeguarding

Nothing matters more to us than the safety of the young people in our care. All our coaches and Trustees are DBS-checked, our sessions follow the safeguarding guidance of each sport's national governing body.

A copy of our safeguarding policy is available on request.

Trustees & team

The Foundation is run by a small team of trustees and the coaches who give their time to youth sport in Hartlepool.