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Rahul Bissoonauth

Rahul Bissoonauth

Co-Founder at Remedy, focused on fundraising in sport for good

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Birmingham, England
Joined August 2025
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Sport Development Leaders
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Football Foundation Network
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Peoples Postcode Lottery
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Summary

Rahul Bissoonauth is a dedicated leader in the 'sport for good' sector, co-founding Remedy to enhance fundraising capabilities within this domain. His work centers on strategic planning, income generation, and grant-making, aiming to build capacity and financial sustainability for organizations utilizing sport for social impact. He has been instrumental in securing significant funding and has advised hundreds of organizations globally. remedy+2
He possesses extensive board-level and executive experience across numerous sport for development and charity organizations. Notable roles include Non Executive Director at Manchester United Foundation, Trustee for the People's Postcode Lottery trusts, and former Chief Commercial Officer at Yunus Sports Hub. His diverse affiliations underscore a broad commitment to leveraging sport for positive community and social change. gov+1
Rahul is a vocal advocate and thought leader in sport fundraising, actively contributing to publications and discussions on the state of play in the sector. He has developed resources like self-assessment tools for fundraising readiness and is involved in initiatives like the 'Esports for Development' movement, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to funding and impact. sportanddev+2

Work

Education

Writing

Introduction to Fundraising in the Sport for Development Sector

April 1, 2025

A document providing guidance and insights into fundraising within the sport for development sector, co-authored or presented by Rahul Bissoonauth.

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Fundraising in sport for development: the state of play

March 11, 2025

An article discussing the current landscape of fundraising within the sport for development sector, published on sportanddev.org.

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Complete the Fundraising Practice in Sport for Good survey

October 18, 2024

An initiative to gather data on fundraising practices in the sport for good sector, promoted by Rahul Bissoonauth on sportanddev.org.

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Free fundraising readiness self-assessment tool for organisations using sport for good

March 14, 2024

An article announcing a self-assessment tool designed to help organizations in the sport for good sector evaluate their fundraising readiness.

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Fundraising readiness: The missing link

January 18, 2024

An article exploring the importance of fundraising readiness for organizations in the sport for good sector.

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