Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust

The Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust is a non-profit charitable trust established by Sir Richard Hadlee in August 1990, immediately after his retirement from a professional cricketing career.

The trust plays an important role in the community by assisting young Cantabrians where hardship prevents them from fulfilling their cultural or sporting endeavours.

2008 Winners of the Canterbury Sports Person of the Year Awards

The trust would like to congratulate all finalists and winners of the Canterbury Sports Person of the Year Awards. A special congratulation to Gary Lawson who took the supreme award for Canterbury Sportsperson of the Year.

The winners were announced at the annual awards dinner which was held on Friday 31st October 2008 at the Christchurch Convention Centre. The trust wishes to thank everyone who attended the dinner and the generosity of this year's sponsors which helped make yet another successful event possible.

Enquiries regarding the 2009 dinner can be made directly to the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust and tickets can be reserved via the ticket reservation form.

Mission Statement

The support of individuals under 25, who are in hardship or in need of assistance, to participate in their various disciplines, giving them the opportunity to improve their sporting or cultural performances.

Grants and Assistance

The primary focus of the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Trust is to ensure that young Cantabrians are given the opportunity to fulfill their cultural and sporting goals. Information regarding sponsorship or funding is available here.