Young Excellence Scheme (YES)

This scheme supports young people who have shown exceptional sporting, musical or creative talent. We aim to assist youngsters at the start of their careers, and to help them to pursue their ambitions more fully than would otherwise be possible.

As at 31 December 2006 we had 18 YES members, practising music and a wide variety of sporting disciplines, and many of them are achieving outstanding success in their chosen field. A particularly notable example is Matthew Clay, a young swimmer who won a gold medal for England at the Commonwealth Games in March 2006.

The following criteria must be met for support to be considered:

• Applicants must be aged between 14 and 27
• Applications from individuals playing team sports will only be considered if the individual is under the age of 18
• Applicants must have already reached a very good standard in their chosen field
• Applicants must not be in receipt of support from other financial services organisations
• Applicants must have a genuine financial need relating to their field of expertise.

Individuals wishing to apply are invited to write to Margaret Hall:
Margaret.hall@group.landg.com