Uruguay

Spain
GROWING UP WITH TENNIS, MONTEVIDEO
The programme began over 10 years ago. Tennis nets are set up in public squares, multisport areas and school courtyards, all situated in very poor and ‘difficult’ neighbourhoods. The children, aged from 6 to 14 years, receive an average of 4 hours (two sessions) tennis instruction per week. The aim is to keep children away from the dangers of drugs, to practice a sport and share the values of team playing, to learn respect for teachers and fellow players, to generate selfconfidence and pride and to learn to win and lose as well... all with their families’ support. During the pandemic the children were sent videos with tennis exercises and live interviews from Uruguayan young players to inspire and motivate them while at home.

Update May 2025

The coaching at the Vosloorus Tennis Club by head coach Michael and his assistant coaches Nyaniso and Wellington, has continued to be well attended by the children from the local Vosloorus schools.

Scott Mead

Scott is a photographer and venture philanthropist following a career in Finance. He was educated in the US and UK and moved to London in 1988. He serves on many boards in the US and UK primarily in sports, education and the arts.

He is a member of the International Lawn Tennis Club of Great Britain (IC of GB) and The All England Lawn Tennis Club and has served on the Global Advisory Boards of the WTA and ATP.

David Gollob

David has been an International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States member since 1990 and is currently USIC Honorary Secretary. His career includes numerous leadership positions in the consumer technology arena followed by owning a group of machine tool manufacturing companies and a music agency business. “Tennis has provided me with so much that giving back through the sport is a natural. I am excited to support the great work that ICPF does for children around the globe.”

Neil Howitt

Neil has enjoyed his career working in UK financial services after qualifying as an actuary in 1990, but not as much as all the time he has spent hitting balls with rackets or clubs outside of this. He is honorary secretary of the International Lawn Tennis Club of Great Britain, a member of the East Gloucestershire Club board, and the AELTC. He has been involved with the Philanthropy arm of the IC Council since 2023.

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IC Philanthropy

  • Building self confidence
  • Team work
  • Teaching respect
  • Benefits of good nutrition
  • Working with goals and within the rules

IC Philanthropy currently has a portfolio of 15 programmes and start-ups taking place across the world.

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IC Philanthropy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1167925) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 09395678). Registered office: 6 Hillbury Gardens, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9TQ.