System Change

On 6 April 2024 we launched ‘Five Key Changes’, our Manifesto for Change
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At Access Sport we are committed to using our experience and expertise to help make inclusion the norm across all community sport.

We aim to support partners in the sport sector to embed inclusion in their systems, processes, programmes and culture.

Our system change work includes:

Amplifying the voices of the communities we support to create change at every level of community sport
Contributing to research and policy work to improve the sector’s overall ability to support underserved communities
Providing advice, guidance and support to other sector organisations. This includes a strategic consultancy service with a track record in facility development advice, strategic planning, new programme development and event legacy planning.

We want to work with more people and organisations that share our commitment to inclusion.

If you would like to enquire about our system change work, please leave your details in the form below and one of our team will be in touch.

Championing System Change

We use the on-the-ground insights gained through our work with sports clubs, organisations and volunteers to advocate for and champion system wide change. Read more

Research and Policy Change

Access Sport regularly contributes to national research and policy change work undertaken by system partners. Read more

As a national sport for development charity, we are committed to drawing upon our 20 years of experience, and the expertise we have accumulated during that time, to support wider System Change Read more

Inclusive Training and Learning

We provide training to coaches, volunteers and others who work with young people to put inclusivity at the core of their sport and physical activity delivery. Read more

Young Leaders

Access Sport Young Leaders is a national initiative which aims to train, equip and support the next generation of community sport leaders. Read more

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Bristol was buzzing with energy last Friday as Ignite Bristol hosted its latest multi-sport festival, welcoming 120 young people from across the city for an inclusive and inspiring afternoon of activity.
Inclusive Festival Brings Communities Together Ahead of Birmingham 26

Over 250 young people and their families came together at the iconic Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr on Saturday 30 May 2026 for a vibrant community sport celebration, showcasing the lasting impact of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships.
Forum: Flyerz Hockey

Join Access Sport and England Hockey for a collaborative and inspiring Flyerz Hockey Forum. A space for anyone passionate about inclusive hockey.
SEND Multi-Sport Festival Brings Inclusive Community Sport into the Heart of London

Together with Bankside Open Space Trust, last week we delivered a two-day SEND Multi-Sport Festival at Marlborough Sports Garden.

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Who We Are and What We Do

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Nuffield Health Partnership

Access Sport is delighted to announce that we are joining forces with the UK’s largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health, in an innovative new project to combine resources and expertise to tackle the unmet needs of 15,000 disadvantaged local young people and their families in the next two years.
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