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. Read more
Together with Bankside Open Space Trust, last week we delivered a two-day SEND Multi-Sport Festival at Marlborough Sports Garden. Read more
Access Sport has announced it is working in partnership with The Football Association to strengthen disability inclusion in grassroots football through volunteering. Read more
Access Sport announces new partnership with Sport England’s Buddle programme, becoming one of its official hubs. Read more
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. Read more
On Sunday 26 April, 22 runners took on the world’s most famous marathon to raise vital funds for Access Sport. Read more
On 26 April, Ben Buckley will be taking on the London Marathon to raise vital funds for Access Sport and the Dwarf Sport’s Association UK, Ben is using the iconic event to challenge perceptions and inspire others to believe in what’s possible, no matter the barriers they face. Read more
Today, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee published its Game On report into community and school sport. Read more
Access Sport are excited to announce the creation of a new Disabled Young Women and Girls Panel, thanks to support from the Sweaty Betty Foundation. Read more
Sophie, a dedicated corporate volunteer and member of the Fieldfisher team, will be taking on the London Marathon this spring in support of Access Sport. Read more
Next week, Tom, Access Sport’s Director of Fundraising and Communications, will be taking on the TCS London Marathon to raise vital funds for inclusive community sport. Read more
Last month marked an exciting milestone as we hosted our first-ever inclusive multi-sport festival in Ealing. Read more
Access Sport are celebrating the success of our partnership with Nuffield Health and seeking a new Principal Partner for Great Manchester. Read more
From finding belonging at a casual kickabout in Glasgow to managing Access Sport’s Inclusive Club Network, Shana knows first-hand how powerful inclusive community sport can be. Now, having experienced its impact in her own life, Shana is lacing up her running shoes to take on the London Marathon later this month, proudly representing Access Sport. Read more
Following its great success last year, on Thursday 19 February, Access Sport hosted their second annual Multi-Sport SEND Festival at New Addington Leisure and Community Centre in Croydon. Read more
Last week, Access Sport hosted a fully inclusive Multi-Sport SEND Festival at Summit Up Climbing Centre, welcoming over 30 pupils from four Manchester SEND schools. Read more
On Wednesday 18 March, we welcomed guests to Harbour House in Bristol for our Powered by Community Sport fundraising dinner. Read more
On International Women’s Day, Ignite Bristol – led by Access Sport – hosted its second Women and Girls’ Multi-Sport Festival at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre. Read more
This Spring, Alex will be taking on the TCS London Marathon for Access Sport, inspired by his daughter's journey to discovering frame running. Read more
We are aware that as an organisation we do lots of different things! So, to make everything crystal clear, we have launched a brand-new film to remind our supporters of the life-changing work we do every day. Read more
The BGF Foundation and Fieldfisher are backing Access Sport as we continue to make inclusion the norm in community sport, providing skills-based and needs-based volunteering from the BGF team, alongside specialist legal support from Fieldfisher. Read more
Access Sport’s National Youth Board is excited to launch the Active Changemakers project – a storytelling initiative, aiming to shine a light on the incredible people driving inclusive community sport. Read more
On Wednesday 25 February, we hosted our Stand for Inclusion fundraising dinner, marking another year of extraordinary progress in our mission to make inclusion the norm in community sport. Read more
This year, Rory, one of our trustees, is taking on the TCS London Marathon in support of Access Sport, driven by a desire to honour someone who profoundly shaped his life. Read more
In April 2026, Wes, a member of our National Youth Board will be taking on his greatest physical challenge yet. Read more
From joining Access Sport’s National Youth Board in 2021 to founding The Open Yoga Project, Ruby is a shining example of the power of youth voice. Read more
Being part of Access Sport’s National Youth Board is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact. As Vice Chair, Katherine has first-hand experience of how much this role can shape your future and amplify your voice. Read more
Clifton College’s Chellaram Sports Ground was buzzing with excitement this weekend as Ignite Bristol hosted its latest multi-sport festival, bringing together disabled and disadvantaged young people from across the city for an unforgettable day of community sport. Read more
On Sunday 9 November, Access Sport hosted our second inclusive multi-sport festival in Birmingham, welcoming 48 young people for a day of fun, connection and inclusive sport. Read more
We are thrilled to announce our charity places for several high-profile running events in 2026! Read more
We have supported the development of new cycling and basketball facilities in Cadishead Park, Salford, Greater Manchester, to empower local disadvantaged and disabled young people to get active and connect. Read more
As we say farewell to the summer of 2025, Access Sport is proud to reflect on a season filled with inclusive sport. Read more
We are proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of NICAS Ascend – the UK’s first national climbing award scheme co-designed with, and tested by, disabled and neurodivergent climbers with high support needs. Read more
As a summer of inclusive sport comes to a close, we have launched a bold new campaign to turn the country’s attention to inclusion at the grassroots level. Read more
We are proud to announce a new partnership with British Cycling that will create more opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled children and young people to experience the joy of cycling. Read more
We’re excited to announce a fresh set of open training sessions, designed to empower the community sport workforce to embed inclusion throughout their delivery. Read more
Access Sport is delighted to announce that Clearwater has pledged an additional £73,000 in funding to grow our Climbz programme. Read more
Every month, Access Sport's Inclusive Club Network celebrates one of its member clubs as Club of the Month! For August, we're excited to celebrate the incredible work being done by UK Active Outdoors in Bristol! Read more
Wes, a member of our National Youth Board, shares his experience of our recent Ignite Multi-sport festival and the long-term impact that a single inclusive sports experience can have on a young person. Read more
Access Sport is proud to be a delivery partner for Beyond, the official impact programme of the European Athletics Championships, Birmingham 2026. Read more
Endurance athlete and Access Sport Trustee, Matthew Dawson, is preparing to take on a world-first solo challenge this summer in a bold effort to raise funds to support us. Read more
On 15 July, Access Sport hosted our first BMX Schools Showcase for three local schools who have engaged with our Cycling Outreach programme! Read more
We’re delighted to announce that the BGF Foundation has partnered with Access Sport to support us in our mission to make inclusion the norm in sport. Read more
With a summer jam-packed full of inspiring women's sports, how can community clubs encourage their children and young people to support female athletes? Read more
We are proud to launch our Annual Review for 2024 – 2025, celebrating a transformational year for inclusive community sport. Read more
On Wednesday 2 July, Access Sport and GM Moving hosted a day of inclusive sport for students from Pupil Referral Unit schools across Grater Manchester! Read more
On Saturday, 21 June 2025, a team of 48 incredible fundraisers took on the formidable Race to the King challenge, an epic 50km walk or run through the stunning South Downs in support of Access Sport. Read more
We have appointed Daniel Pell and Nevin Truesdale as the charity’s newest Trustees. The two business leaders join the Board of Trustees to support us in our mission to make inclusion the norm in community sport. Read more
Enter the draw from today until 27 June to be in with a chance of winning incredible sporting prizes, all while supporting Access Sport! Read more
Access Sport is delighted to welcome Rachel Baillache as our new Chair. Read more
Access Sport welcomes Team GB Olympic hockey player, Tess Howard, as our newest Ambassador Read more
We’re delighted to announce that Keith Prowse has chosen Access Sport as a new national sports charity partner. Read more
We are proud to celebrate the official reopening of the newly renovated basketball courts at Turnpike Lane, marking the occasion with an inclusive community celebration. Read more
Ignite Bristol, a network of Bristol-based inclusive sport organisations spearheaded by Access Sport, hosted their biggest multi-sport festival to date last week for local disabled young people. Read more
On Sunday, 11 May, Access Sport partnered with LTA Tennis Foundation to run an exciting new inclusive tennis festival at the National Tennis Centre in South West London. Read more
We are excited to share that we’ve secured charity places for the 2026 London Marathon, taking place on Sunday, 26 April. Read more
We have received a £500,000 investment from Sport England to support our mission to make inclusion the norm in community sport. Read more
Access Sport has been announced as UK Sport’s First-Ever Event Social Impact Partner. Read more
Sign up to Race to the King on Saturday, 21 June 2025 and make a real difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK. Read more
Sarah, our Senior Development Manager, explores how we can use the power of community to support the country’s young carers. Read more
On Thursday, 20 February, we partnered with Croydon Council to run a vibrant, inclusive Multi-Sport Festival in New Addington Leisure and Community Centre, Croydon. Read more
This International Women’s Day, we’re calling on our supporters to stand for inclusion. This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”, so that is exactly what we are asking you to do. Read more
Access Sport is delighted to announce a new partnership with NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes) to positively impact the lives of disabled young people through community climbing and bouldering. Read more
McDonald's Fun Football and Access Sport mark the end of a successful six months of their relationship to expand the provision of pan disability football across the UK. Read more
Access Sport is running free disability and neurodivergence inclusion training for the county’s community sport clubs, coaches and volunteers. Read more
With the goal of raising £25,000 for Access Sport, Cain Christoforou is taking on the incredible challenge of running from Barcelona to London! Read more
As we celebrate the six-month anniversary of Access Sport’s Building Stronger Communities research, Gemma, from our National Youth Board, reflects on the project's impact and how the findings can be practically applied. Read more
We are thrilled to announce that United UK has chosen Access Sport as its national charity partner for 2025. Read more
Today Access Sport celebrates its continuing partnership with The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation. Their renewed support will supercharge our Changing Places Manchester programme as we work to transform young disabled people's lives through sport. Read more
Secret Mode, the award-winning publishing arm of Sumo Group, a British video game production company, is supporting us this festive season by donating over 150 free copies of its new game, Parcel Corps! Read more
As we close the chapter on an incredible year, we at Access Sport want to take a moment to wish you a joyful holiday season. Read more
Our National Youth Board Vice-Chair, Katherine, recently attended our 20th Anniversary Gala dinner alongside our partners, supporters and beneficiaries. Read more
Our National Youth Board Chair, Shane, recently facilitated the opening session of Include Summit - the UK's largest conference focussed on equality, diversity and inclusion in sport. Read more
Ignite Bristol, a network of Bristol-based inclusive sport organisations spearheaded by Access Sport, hosted an inspiring multi-sport festival last week to engage local disabled young people in community sport. Read more
To mark the International Day of Disabled People, Access Sport is celebrating our continuing partnership with the LTA Tennis Foundation, delivering disability-inclusive activities across the country. Read more
On Wednesday 27 November, over 260 guests attended our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Read more
We are honoured to be chosen as Fieldfisher’s new charity partner for their London Office. Read more
Start bidding on our terrific sporting auction prizes in the run-up to our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner! Read more
We are seeking proposals from external organisations or consultants to conduct an EDI internal assessment. Read more
To mark Black History Month 2024, Jay Kinyera, Basketball Development Manager, reflects on the impact basketball can have on Black communities and how the sector needs to prioritise this life-changing sport. Read more
One of our 2023-24 placement students, Fran Burns, tells us about her year as a Community Development Officer and what impact the role has had on her future in sport for development. Read more
Access Sport has today announced an expansion of our training offer to support the community sport workforce to put inclusivity at the core of their delivery. Read more
Last week our Inclusive Club Network came together to celebrate Paralympic success and explore ways community clubs can boost engagement using the post Paralympic buzz! Read more
Held annually, Include Summit is a fantastic event that brings together leaders from across the sector to develop actionable steps to create more inclusive environments across sport. Read more
As part of our Changing Places London work, we have partnered with London Sport to lead the Southwark and Lewisham Disability Sports Networks. Read more
On 25 September, Access Sport hosted a special dinner in Bristol to raise vital funds to support our ongoing mission to make inclusion the norm in community sport. Read more
Access Sport are once again the official charity partner for the iconic London Half Marathon and 10k at Queen Elizabeth Park on Sunday 23 February 2025! Read more
Access Sport has published an Annual Review recapping our transformational impact on young lives over the last two decades. Read more
Access Sport is delighted to announce that we have partnered with Clearwater to bring new sporting opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged young people in some of England’s most deprived communities. Read more
On Friday 30 August, Access Sport partnered with Sport Birmingham to run a vibrant inclusive Multi-Sport Festival in Nechells, Birmingham. Read more
Our Inclusive Club Network went on the road to share our latest research with community clubs across the UK. Read more
Broadcaster, journalist and author Clare Balding will make the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Access Sport to coincide with the start of the Paralympics. Read more
On 13 August, Access Sport organised a community day at Burgess Park Basketball Court in Camberwell. Read more
Access Sport welcomes former England netball captain, Pamela Cookey, as our newest ambassador. Read more
Access Sport is excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and the LTA Tennis Foundation. Read more
Access Sport's Inclusive Club Network hosted a special edition webinar for sector partners and supporters to celebrate the launch of it's new research project, Building Stronger Communities. 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
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