England’s record international caps holder, Ann Jarvis, will lend her name to a new hardship fund for players, set up by Volleyball England in conjunction with the Volleyball England Foundation.

The Ann Jarvis Hardship Fund is designed to support athletes and their families who face financial hardship as a direct result of participating in talent programmes.

Training, competition and travel costs can present significant financial challenges – and this fund aims to ensure that no athlete is excluded from the pathway due to financial constraints.

It will provide discretionary support for English talent pathway athletes of all ages to help cover essential costs and, in doing so, promote inclusivity and equal opportunities.