welcome to the paul hunter foundation
Paul Hunter
Encouraged by family and friends, Paul spent many hours at the practice table, and by the age of 12, had become an outstanding junior talent. The Leeds youngster made his debut amongst the professional ranks in July 1995, at the age of 16.
Paul turned professional in 1995 and won his first ranking title in 1998, when he claimed the Regal Welsh
He repeated that feat in 2002 before winning the British Open in the same year
In 2003 Paul's best performance at the World Championship came when he reached the semi-finals. He lost 17-16 to Ken Doherty in one of the great Crucible matches.
That kind of determination helped him to three Masters titles in fours years and saw him move up to fourth in the world rankings ..................more
Mission Statement
'Try to get kids off the streets'
The aim of the foundation is to give disadvantaged, able bodied and disabled youngsters an opportunity to play snooker
The specific aims of the charity would be to fund local snooker activities across the UK and Ireland.....more
Latest Events
100 YOUNG PEOPLE VISIT THE CRUCIBLE
Over a hundred young people and special guests, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Hyndburn, Paul and Sarah Barton, attended the Crucible on Sunday 25th April 2010.....more
THE PAUL HUNTER FOUNDATION TAKES TO THE AIRWAVES
On Thursday 22nd April 2010, the Paul Hunter Foundation, in conjunction with NLTG, took over BBC Radio Lancashire....more
Latest news
LANCASHIRE POLICE CONFIRMS THE FOUNDATION SAVES £294,000 IN REDUCING CRIME
Lancashire Police have confirmed that the highly successful North Lancs Training Group/YNOT snooker youth club delivered by the Paul Hunter Foundation has saved the tax payer some £294,000 in reducing crime........more
THE PAUL HUNTER FOUNDATION - AN OVERVIEW
Since the BBC documentary shown during the 2009 World Championships the charity’s profile increased and requests from other areas were received to support them to ‘get kids off the streets’......more
Testimonials regarding the Paul Hunter Foundation .....more
Matthew's story .....more
Lewis's story .....more
Developing the foundation in your area
Interested in developing the Paul Hunter Foundation in your area?
If the answer is Yes, you will be supported all the way with first class information, advice and guidance by the Foundation’s Grade A World Snooker Coach, Chris Lovell......more
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