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Join us in Bristol to celebrate the launch of our latest project, Building Stronger Communities! Read more
Join us in Manchester to celebrate the launch of our latest project, Building Stronger Communities! Read more
Join us in London to celebrate the launch of our latest project, Building Stronger Communities! Read more
Read the summary report to learn more about the benefits of sport providers prioritising community engagement and creating a sense of belonging. Read more
Carried out by the University of Bath and commissioned by Access Sport, Building Stronger Communities sheds light on the critical role that grassroots sport clubs can play in giving young people a sense of belonging and strengthening communities. Read more
Learn more about embedding community engagement and a sense of belonging in your community sport club. Read more
Read the full Building Stronger Communities Report carried out by the University of Bath. Read more
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Access Sport welcomes Olympic marathon swimmer and diversity advocate, Alice Dearing, as our newest ambassador. Read more
On Tuesday 9 July, Access Sport hosted the London School Games at the Lee Valley Olympic BMX track. Read more
After two successful years of partnership working with Nuffield Health, Access Sport is thrilled to announce that this vital partnership will be extended until March 2026. Read more
Some useful statistics on disabled people. They can help you to understand a large proportion of our society, including demographics and impairment types. Read more
Activity Alliance’s Annual Disability and Activity Survey report 2023-24 shows that in a year where focus will be on the nation’s top Paralympians’ incredible achievements, the reality is that disabled people still face significant barriers when trying to be active in their communities. Read more
Tips from UK Coaching for including disabled young people in your sessions. Read more
Simple reminders from UK Coaching around understanding inclusive sport that will help you develop delivery plans for your club. Read more
Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. Why not reverse our perspectives? Read more
Mencap - Hear from people with a learning disability, read our definition and learn about diagnosis. Read more
Two thirds of Brits say they feel awkward around disabled people. Some people feel so awkward they avoid disabled people all together. End the Awkward is Scope's campaign aimed at helping people feel more comfortable about disability. The campaign uses humour to get people thinking differently. Read more
Multiple leading international organisations have united to launch WeThe15, which aspires to be the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities. Launched ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Read more
Sense Charity - Learn more about deafblindness and conditions like CHARGE syndrome and rubella. While this information can be helpful, it’s important to remember that no two people’s experiences of these conditions are the same. Read more
Create a free account on Makaton.org to access their library of resources and toolkits. Read more
Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. Makaton.org has all the resources and information you need to get started. Read more
Tourettes Action e-learning module, Understanding Tourette Syndrome. In this module, you will learn what Tourette Syndrome is, co-occurring features and differences that accompany it, how it affects an individual and what can be done to help and understand. Read more
Helpful factsheets and resources from the British Dyslexia Association. Read more
Information from the British Dyslexia Association. Ten percent of the population are believed to be dyslexic, but it is still often poorly understood. With the right support, the strengths and talents of dyslexic people can really shine. Read more
Movement Matters - Can movement demonstration videos combined with imagination help children with dyspraxia learn everyday movement activities? Read more
A video by ADHD UK outlining what ADHD is and how it is diagnosed. Read more
An information sheet created by PDA Society for parents and carers with tips, resources and helpful approaches. Read more
This video was created to help raise awareness of how the Pathological Demand Avoidance profile of autism can present, combining experiences kindly shared by children, young people and adults. Read more
If you are a sports instructor, you may have an autistic person in your class or group. The National Autism Society has created a short guide to help you meet their needs. We also offer training for sports leaders/teachers. Read more
A guide by the National Autism Society detailing sensory differences and how they can affect the way people feel and act, and can have a profound effect on a person’s life. A guide to help you understand autism, the person and how to help. Read more
After one year of our renewed partnership with the London Marathon Foundation, Access Sport has made an unprecedented impact through our cycling and basketball programmes. Read more
Exploring our latest research report, Breaking Barriers: Supporting Disabled Teenage Girls to be Active, the Inclusive Club Network brought together community clubs, coaches and volunteers to hear how they can have a positive impact through sport and physical activity. Read more
On 27 November 2024, Access Sport will celebrate two decades of making inclusion the norm with a Gala Dinner at the historic Guildhall in London. This inspirational evening will bring together our partner organisations, beneficiaries and staff to reflect on 20 years of positively impacting young lives. Read more
Today Access Sport celebrates funding thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery which will support our ongoing mission to make inclusion the norm in community sport Read more
Changing Places, London Read more
Changing Sports, Cycling Read more
Help enable more disabled young people to access the transformational benefits of inclusive community sport. Read more
Changing Places, Manchester Read more
Launching an exciting relationship with Workday by cycling 55 miles from London to Brighton! Read more
Access Sport teamed up with Lewisham Disability Network to host the fourth Lewisham multi-sport SEND festival! Read more
Access Sport is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with the Rugby Football League to continue delivering the groundbreaking Tryz project for a further three years. Read more
Access Sport’s National Youth Board members Zoe and Katherine recently attended the launch of the Breaking Barriers report. In the this article, they share their experiences after attending the launch and explore the Youth Board’s opinions on this important piece of research. Read more
Join us for dinner and celebrate our 20th anniversary Read more
Last week, Access Sport hosted the Ignite Bristol Multi Sport Festival, with over 100 participants and their families joining us at Merchants Academy Sports Centre in Bristol. Read more
The Inclusive Club Network's Club of the Month is community club, Planet Hoop! We spoke to their coach, Clara, all about the clubs journey and what their plans are next. Read more
An in-depth look at the theory behind youth engagement and why it’s a key part of your clubs journey. Read more
Best practice examples of creating a youth board, as well as recommendations from The Principles of Good Governance for Sport and Recreation to you in governance practices. Read more
Created by The National Lottery Fund, this guide provides advice and practical tools you can implement within your practice. Read more
To spread the message about our Breaking Barriers report, we hosted a launch event at Nuffield Health’s Barbican Support Centre. Read more
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Read the full research report to learn more about disabled teenage girls’ attitudes to sport and exercise Read more
Learn more about engaging disabled teenage girls in sport and exercise. Read more
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To launch the Breaking Barriers report, we created a short film that showcases disabled teenagers’ personal experiences of sport. Read more
Access Sport has launched a research project to identify the barriers that prevent disabled teenage girls from taking part in sport and exercise. Read more
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On 1 May, 80 guests gathered in Manchester for Access Sport's Transforming Young Lives Dinner. Read more
The Inclusive Club Network's Club of the Month is Rugby League community club, Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC! Celebrating the launch of their new, inclusive Tryz sessions. Read more
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On Sunday 21 April, Helen Rowbotham, Access Sport Chief Executive, ran the TSC London Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 4hrs 7 minutes and 59 seconds. Read more
The Inclusive Club Network came together to explore the positive impact Youth Voice can have on community clubs and the young people they work with. Read more
Ignite Bristol, a network of Bristol-based inclusive organisations spearheaded by Access Sport, hosted an inspiring multi-sport activity afternoon last month to engage local disabled girls. Read more
To celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, we are launching our ‘Five Key Changes – Access Sport’s Manifesto for Change’. Read more
Access Sport is pleased to announce the appointment of Shana Lord as our new Inclusive Club Network Manager. Read more
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