ATHLETES in Ryedale are being given the opportunity to receive funding as part of a mentoring scheme.

The Everyone Active Sporting Champions Scheme, which is now entering its fifth year, has helped more than 1,000 local athletes to achieve their sporting potential by offering access to high-quality training facilities and financial support.

Duncan Jeffords, director of the sporting scheme, said: “We are proud to have invested over £1 million in helping up and coming athletes across the country to achieve their goals.”

Online applications are open until February 28. For more information, visit easportingchampions.com/apply-now