Are you aiming high in your chosen field of sport? Aspiring to play for Wales, to play in Wimbledon, or race in the Tour de France?

If you are an avid sportsperson under 25 years of age and excel in your particular field then maybe the ‘Cofio Robin’ charity can assist you.

The charity fund financially assists individuals from Gwynedd and Conwy on an annual basis and over the past two years over 50 individuals have been assisted with contributions ranging from £100 to £1,500.

The charity was founded in memory of Robin Llyr Evans.

Robin was a young lad of 20 years old, from Llanbedrog, embarking on an adventure – 15 months travelling to tennis tournaments all over the world working for Hawk-Eye.

Unfortunately, two months into his adventure in September 2015, it came to an abrupt end when Robin had an accident in a newly built stadium in Wuhan, China.

The family wanted to establish something special in his memory – something that would reflect the zest that Robin had for life and his unparalleled interest in sports and people.

In the end it was decided that a charity would be established to provide financial support to individuals from North West Wales who excel in any aspect of sports. Grants would be provided to these individuals to help them with the high costs involved with travelling and training.

In the summer of 2018, the Robin Llyr Evans Memorial Trust was established.

A family statement on the charity’s website reads: “Robin was a pretty normal individual but special in many ways. He filled the room with his presence.

“Participating in sports was important from a young age, playing football for Bro Enlli and a member of Ysgol Llanbedrog hockey team who reached the national final in Wales when he was ten years old. He loved taking part.

“However, in his teens, sports became even more important for him. We as a family were shocked when he came home from school (Ysgol Botwnnog) and revealed he had won the 800m and 1,500m race, having broken the school record in both races. Until then we were unaware of his interest in athletics. However, we believe this success ignited a passion for sports and keeping fit.

“He started to play rugby and was a keen member of Pwllheli Rugby Club and enjoyed both the competitive and social side of the club. He became captain of the youth team for one season.

“Every summer he participated in the local summer league hockey competition.

“As his interest in sports grew, attending the gym in Pwllheli became a regular activity, to work on his fitness and improve his strength.

“His passion for sports was the reason he enrolled at Loughborough University. His subject was mechanical engineering but the excellent sporting facilities at the university lured him.

“He had two brilliant years as a student at Loughborough, where he inspired many a fellow student to take an interest in fitness.

“For his year in industry, Robin secured a role with Hawk-Eye, working with the tennis department and their electronic line calling system.

“This opportunity allowed him to combine his passion for sports and travel.”

For more information and to download an application form go to www.cofiorobin.co.uk

The closing date for the next round of applications is 30 September.