"We are extremely proud of the work which, with the help of International Clubs, is being done around the world to enhance the lives of so many young people through tennis - a sport which so many of us love. I would like to thank all those who have made this work possible: the generosity of those attending The Tennis Ball and our partnership with Give it Your Max, private donors and sponsors . I would also like to thank most sincerely the many volunteers both overseas and in the UK for their generosity and efforts on our behalf."

"I am delighted to be a Patron of IC Philanthropy. I continue to be impressed by the progress and reach which the Foundation has achieved since its activities began in 2009 and now as a fully fledged Charity. I am looking forward to my involvement and to helping ICP further to grow and continue its work to make a difference to the lives of many young disadvantaged people."

"There is so much that can be done for impoverished children and from my lifelong background in tennis, I am sure that teaching them tennis with the advantages of learning through the game, about the joys and disappointments of winning and losing, sticking to the rules and self discipline, are rules for life that can help everyone. I look forward to my involvement and I wish all those who are taking part every success, whether as volunteers, coaches or the young people themselves."