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Who We Are and What We Do

Access Sport is a national sports inclusion charity formed in 2004.

Our vision
A world where no young person is excluded from the life changing benefits of community sport. 

The benefits we focus on are:

  • Physical and mental health and well-being
  • Personal development, including life skills and prospects
  • Sense of belonging
  • Community engagement.

Our mission
To make inclusion the norm in community sport.

How do we work?
We tackle the access barriers to community sport faced by disadvantaged and disabled young people, focussing on the causes of exclusion - not just ​the symptoms.

What do we do?
We train, equip and support community sports clubs, organisations, coaches and volunteers to provide inclusive sport and physical activity, unleashing their potential to change the lives of underserved young people in their local communities. ​ 


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Published: 14th September, 2024

Updated: 5th March, 2026

Author: Sophia Rabl

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