In loving memory of Mia Craen

Changing young lives through sport.

We fund kit, club fees, entry fees and travel for young people aged 5 to 18 in England and Wales, so money is never the reason they stop playing.

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Registered charity 1198310
Ages 5 to 18
England and Wales

Mia with her medal at a Castle Triathlon Series event

Victoria, our first grant recipient, with her volleyball

Our first grantVictoria's volleyball club fees and travel

What we do

Sport for every young person, whatever their background

Mia wanted sport to be open to everyone, especially young people who could not otherwise afford it. That is the promise behind every grant we make.

Access for all

Every child and young person, whatever their financial situation, deserves the chance to take part and explore their passion.

Empower through sport

Sport builds confidence, team spirit and a sense of belonging, helping young people thrive and find their voice.

Preserving Mia's legacy

We uphold the values Mia lived by, inspiring and supporting the next generation of young sports enthusiasts.

5 to 18the ages we help, anywhere in England and Wales

£6,950+raised by supporters taking on challenges for Mia

100%volunteer trustees, who read every application

Grants or loansfor kit, fees, entries and travel, at the trustees' discretion

Mia's story

Whatever the score or the weather, Mia gave her best, her enthusiasm infectious.

Mia was a goalkeeper for Horsham Hockey Club and Sussex County Hockey, raced with Horsham Triathlon Club and swam with Atlantis Swimming Club. In January 2021, aged just 18, she was taken from us in a road traffic accident.

Her family set up the Trust later that year, knowing how much sport gave Mia, and how much it can cost. It became a registered charity in March 2022.

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How grants work

Simple to apply, quick to help

Young people can apply themselves, or a parent, carer, coach or teacher can apply on their behalf. It takes about 15 minutes, and saves as you go.

Tell us what you need
Kit, club or membership fees, competition entries and travel all count. List each thing and roughly what it costs.
We check it is complete
You get a reference straight away. If anything is missing, we ask in your account.
Our trustees decide
Volunteers who read every application. Follow its progress online at any time.
Get back in the game
We pay the club or supplier, or arrange the equipment, so you can keep playing.

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In their words

The difference a grant makes

What Would Mia Do have been amazing and have allowed me to continue my passion for sports when I thought I was going to have to give up.

Playing sports was a dream I thought I'd have to give up on. Thanks to the What Would Mia Do Trust, not only did I get the chance to play, but I also found confidence, made lifelong friends, and learned the value of teamwork.

Fundraise for us

Challenges for Mia

Half marathons, London to Paris by bike and 73 miles of the Northumberland coast: our supporters have raised over £6,950 on JustGiving so far.

Great North RunMichelle, September 2025
73 miles of the Northumberland coast path in four daysPippa and Anjie, July 2025
Barns Green Half MarathonPeter, September 2023

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Working together

Sport for children in refuges

Together with KidsOut we funded their first sports programme for children living in refuges: football training, rugby club memberships, swimming lessons and kit.

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