Jack Bloor Races

Jack Bloor was a pioneering climber and fell runner, former chairman of the Yorkshire BMC, helped establish the classic Three Peaks Race with Arthur Dolphin and Des Birch (which he won in 1956), coached orienteer’s to World Class level, County Mountain Advisor to the Scouts and has many rock climbing first ascents in Yorkshire and the Lake District. 

 

Following his death in 1984, the trust was established to continue his work in helping those who lack the means to pursue their dreams in the outdoors. 

 

The fund is available to:

• Young people up to 25 years

• A member of one of the Yorkshire Clubs (listed below) 

• To be used to improve a physical and/or technical skills in any recognised outdoor pursuit. 

• Up to 50% of the total cost is available, with a maximum grant of £300. 

The fund has received many donations from individuals and race organisers. If you are organising an event perhaps you might consider making a collection or donating part of the proceeds of the race to the foundation. 

 

All the profits from the annual fell race on Ilkley Moor go to the Jack Bloor Fund.

Download an Application form 

 

Further details or to help support our annual fell race, please use the contact form 

 

Eligible Clubs

• Yorkshire Fell Running Clubs affiliated to UK Athletics (North of England AA) or the F.R.A.

• Yorkshire Orienteering Clubs affiliated to the British Orienteering Federation

• Yorkshire Mountaineering Clubs affiliated to the British Mountaineering Council.

• Yorkshire Scout or Girl Guide Groups affiliated to the Scout Association

 

THE JACK BLOOR MEMORIAL FUND CONSTITUTION can be found here