Grace Expand Grace found her love for all things basketball when she lived in New York. Grace now lives in London and has been a huge part of our Disability Inclusion programme's Safe Haven Basketball Club, working with her mum to develop basketball for young people with learning disabilities across London. When not on the court, Grace is a member of the Middlesex Cricket Club's Disability Squad and has thoroughly enjoyed her two years with the group. "I am on the Youth Board because I was chosen to get involved with the panel and the charity's projects."
Hrystyna Expand "I joined the youth board because I know how impactful sport is, and I think the opportunity to be able to take part in it is something that should be available for everyone. I’d like to be involved in something that helps people access sport and find happiness in it."
Jada Expand Jada has had a passion for sports and an active lifestyle since a young age, always supported by her twin, particularly in their shared love for tennis. She has served as a coach assistant at The Avenue Tennis club. Currently, Jada is the captain of her university tennis team and is studying sports science. She is dedicated to promoting female participation in sports and enjoys mentoring and inspiring other young individuals to get involved. "I am on the youth board to help make sports accessible for everyone and to encourage others to have the same passion for sports as I do"
Jade Expand A volunteer and coaching assistant at Waltham Forest Athletics Club, Jade enjoys working with both children and adults with disabilities and is an exemplary ambassador for inclusion. Jade is studying Physiotherapy, and hopes to become a Physiotherapist for those with disabilities. In her spare time, Jade is a keen artist and photographer. "I'm on the youth board to be a voice for the youth."
Zayn Expand Sport is a way of socialising and developing as people whilst improving both mental and physical health. Zayn has grown up in a sporty family and has developed a lifelong passion for sport, however, also understands the various inequalities in sport, particularly between ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. "Being a part of the Youth Board enables me to help break down barriers in sport whilst supporting my local community, another big passion of mine."