Successful young people

Meet, Callum

Callum is a former LYR Globe Rowing Club athlete. He joined after Googling how to get involved during the London 2012 Olympics. He has gone on to represent Great Britain at the Coupe de le Jeunesse regatta, the Junior World Rowing Championships. He is now studying music at Cambridge University, and made his Boat Race debut in 2019.

Meet, Leila

Leila heard about rowing in 2012 after her school advertised an LYR learn-to-row course. This lead to her getting involved in London Youth Games and eventually joining Mossbourne Academy Rowing Club. She has since been offered a rowing scholarship to study at the University of California, LA.

Meet, Sam

After completing a learn-to-row course when he was 15yrs old, Sam signed up to row competitively with our programme at Mossbourne Academy. He went on to win a bronze medal at the British Junior Rowing Championships and in turn was offered a scholarship to study and row at the University of Washington.

The Launch of Active Row Leeds

LYR unveils 'Active Row Leeds', launching its flagship programme outside London for the first time. Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust (HRRCT) and Gemini Boat Race provides key funding to support LYR's expansion into Yorkshire.
London Youth Rowing receives funding to back significant expansion

Sport England, Henley Royal Regatta Charitable Trust (HRRCT) and City Bridge Trust funding to support LYR with helping 3,000 young people from underrepresented backgrounds. HRRCT will also fund a new coach development programme to improve inclusion in rowing coaching. With support of HRRCT, LYR will also launch its main programme in Leeds, outside London for the first time. LYR to host Virtual National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships in May, funded by HRRCT.
Olympic Champion Andy Triggs Hodge joins London Youth Rowing

Three-time gold medal Olympian looks to re-engage with sport in a new way, formalising a new role with LYR following previous voluntary involvement
Oarsome Challenge 2021

Row through central London in the ultimate rowing teambuilding challenge!

Determined young people

London Youth Rowing inspire determined young people.
Active young people

London Youth Rowing inspire active young people.

Active Row

Active Row is London Youth Rowing's flagship programme. The goal is to get 8,000 more young people in state secondary schools, active across London through indoor rowing clubs, competitions and on-water rowing opportunities.
Join a Boat Club

London Youth Rowing offer junior rowers the opportunity to row and race, by joining one of our junior rowing clubs. By joining a rowing club, rowers have access to first class coaching, modern equipment and the chance to race at local and national level.
Welcome to London Youth Rowing

Rowing has the power to change young people's lives.
Globe Rowing Club

Globe Rowing Club is a vibrant junior squad with about 30 members aged 13-18 years. The squad trains with the aim of competing at various regattas, from local to regional and national events. The clubhouse and gym, are located in Greenwich, while the main location for junior on-water rowing is the Royal Albert Dock near London City Airport.
Matt Rostron, Chief Executive Officer
Successful young people

London Youth Rowing inspire young people to be successful.
LYR at Chiswick Boathouse

London Youth Rowing continue to deliver rowing at Chiswick Boathouse, 21 August 2018.
Jim Downing - President (non-voting)
Accounts

View London Youth Rowing accounts for more information on company finances.
Active young people

London Youth Rowing inspire active young people.