Leisure trust GLL has opened the process for talented young athletes across London and South East England to apply for a series of financial and training grants being offered by the GLL Sport Foundation.

A total of £400,000 has been made available, which the foundation plans to invest in the country's sporting hopefuls over the next year.

Each of the successful applicants will benefit from funding of up to £1,500 to be spent on training, travel and equipment during the next 12 months or training awards that allow free sporting access to 78 sports facilities managed by GLL or its partners.