Friends and Patrons

The Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation is fortunate to have many influential friends from all walks of life. Their involvement makes Kids on Court a programme of personality and success and we greatly value their support.

List of Patrons

Vijay Amritraj Ex International and Davis Cup Player
Chris Bailey Ex-Davis Cup Player & BBC Commentator
Jeremy Bates Former British Number One / Davis Cup Coach
Floella Benjamin OBE Television Presenter
Jasper Carrott Comedian
Andrew Castle Former British Number One / TV Presenter
Brian Conley Comedian / Actor / TV Presenter
Mark Cox MBE Former British Number One
Annabel Croft Former British Number One
Jo Durie Former British Number One / TV Commentator
Peter Fleming Ex Grand Slam Doubles Champion and Television Commentator
Malcolm & Sheila Gracie President of The Lawn Tennis Association and his wife
Ainsley Harriott Celebrity Cook
Eamonn Holmes Television Presenter
Gloria Hunniford Television Presenter
Warren Jacques International Tennis Coach
Aled Jones Singer and Television Presenter
Ann Jones MBE Former Wimbledon & French Open Champion
Kevin Keegan Former International Footballer / Manager
Richard Lewis Former LTA Director of Tennis and Davis Cup Player
Martine McCutcheon Singer and Actress
Sir Trevor McDonald Television Presenter
Alan Mills OBE Wimbledon Referee
Hayley Mills Actress
Sir John Mills CBE Actor
Anton Mosimann World Renowned Chef
Tim Phillips Chairman of The All England Lawn Tennis Club and the Wimbledon Championships
Fiona Phillips Television Presenter
Mike Read Broadcaster
Sir Tim Rice Lyricist
Greg Rusedski Top Ten Professional Tennis Player and the Foundation's Ambassador
Pam Shriver Former Top Ten Professional Player and Television Commentator
Roger Taylor MBE Former British Mumber One / Fomer Davis Cup Player / Davis Cup Captain
Anthea Turner Television Presenter
Virginia Wade OBE Former Wimbledon Champion and British Number One
Clare Wood Former British Number One / WTA Tour Director


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Kids on Court

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Martine McCutcheon
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Sir John Mills


Anthea Turner


Message from Ainsley

The Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation is now in its second decade because it reaches out to kids on every level and encourages them to play tennis for fun.

Already we have seen that it can take them beyond the local parks and into the great tennis arenas of the world, but this can't be done without campaigns like 'Kids on Court', so please give your support. Tennis is a wonderful game and everyone should have the opportunity to play, especially our kids.

Ainsley Harriott


A Word from Brian Conley

Comedian Brian Conley is a friend and Patron of the Tennis Foundation and a regular at the Pro-Celebrity Event. Click on the icon to hear Brian talking to Radio Wimbledon about how he became involved.

Brian ConleyBrian Conley - Real Audio Clip


Official Bodies and Corporate Supporters

In addition to the friends and patrons listed above, Kids on Court also receives support from a number of corporate organisations and official bodies.

Official Bodies
Corporate Supporters
  • The Department of Culture, Media and Sport
  • The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
  • The Lawn Tennis Association
  • British Tennis Foundation
  • The ATP Tour
  • Sanex WTA Tour
  • Foundation for Sports and the Arts
  • Intelligent Finance
  • The Rover Group
  • Dunlop Slazenger Group


Message from Sarah Duchess of York

"I would like to wish the Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation every success in its efforts to introduce tennis to children through the 'Kids on Court' Campaign.

As a mother I wholeheartedly endorse any initiative to introduce children to an active and healthier way of living. I feel that children are increasingly leading sedentary and isolated lifestyles, both at home and school, by spending many hours sitting in front of televisions, videos and computers. Although technology plays a vital part in today's society, I am concerned that children are missing out on the physical, social and many other benefits that tennis and sport can bring.

With this in mind, I would like to congratulate Sir Cliff on his vision in launching the 'Kids on Court' Campaign and wish him all the best in the future"
Yours,

Sarah Duchess of York


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