Alice Dearing OLY stands for inclusion! We are thrilled to announce that Olympic marathon swimmer and diversity advocate Alice Dearing is our newest ambassador. In 2021, Alice became the first black woman to swim for Great Britain at an Olympic Games, a historic milestone for diversity in British sport. After her recent retirement, Alice joins the Access Sport team to help us on our ongoing mission to make inclusion the norm in community sport! Joining forces with passionate and inspirational individuals is key to our mission, so thank you to Alice for agreeing to come on board. We look forward to working together in the coming years. Head to our website to find out more – bit.ly/3SAYHJd #StandForInclusion
About us
Access Sport is a national charity formed in 2004. We believe that no one should be excluded from the transformational benefits of community sport. The benefits we focus on are physical and mental health and well-being, personal development (including life skills/ prospects), sense of belonging and community engagement. We train, equip and support community sports clubs, organisations and volunteers to provide inclusive programmes, unleashing their potential to transform the lives of underserved young people in their local communities. Registered Charity Number: England and Wales 1156819, Scotland SC052913
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http://www.accesssport.org.uk
External link for Access Sport
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Community sport, Youth development, Sport development, and Volunteering
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Pill Box
115 Coventry Street
London, E2 6GG, GB
Employees at Access Sport
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Join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Dan Smith, a man whose legacy continues to inspire us all. On Sunday 14 July at Butts Park Arena, Coventry, CV1 3GE, the Tamworth Phoenix American football club are hosting an event to celebrate the life of Dan Smith. Dan was a highly respected coach in British American football. He played several seasons and lead teams before transitioning into coaching. He was a selfless man and a great mentor to many. His attitude towards life and sport aligned closely with Access Sport, as he believed in the power of sport and that it should be inclusive to all. We are using the funds raised in memory of Dan to support a range of local community sports initiatives across England and other areas that were important to Dan and his family. Find out more about The Dan Smith Fund on our website - https://lnkd.in/deHyZ43 Let’s come together to celebrate, remember and continue the work that Dan was so passionate about. To make your contributions please visit Donate - https://lnkd.in/efzyu6Wg
This Sunday I will be part of an amazing event to celebrate the life of one of the UK's leading coaches Dan Smith, who was sadly taken by COVID in 2021. The game will be in aid of Access Sport, a fabulous charity whose misson is to make inclusion the norm by tackling the access barriers faced by disadvantaged and disabled young people, focussing on the causes of exclusion—not just the symptoms. Find out more on their website. - https://lnkd.in/e-mbE-nZ Come join us at Butts Park Arena on Sinday and help raise funds for an amazing Charity and enjoy a game at the highest level in UK American Football. Get your tickets - https://lnkd.in/ew6Mb8zr
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Thank you to the LTA and LTA Foundation for giving two of our team the incredible opportunity to participate in the coin toss ceremonies at recent tennis championships. Helen Rowbotham, our CEO, and Sue Wheeler, our Administration Director, helped kick off the matches at the Cinch Championships and Rothesay International in Eastbourne on Thursday 20 June and Wednesday 26 June. It was an honour for them to be a part of it. Find out more about how we are working to make tennis more inclusive in partnership with the LTA. https://lnkd.in/dQ9bERZp
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“The kids have all had such a good time. It’s nice to see their confidence grow each time they do it.” Yesterday, we hosted the London School Games at the Lee Valley Olympic BMX track! The event brought together over 100 young people from schools across London to race at an Olympic venue and celebrate their involvement in our Changing Sports Cycling programme. With corporate volunteers from Workday, Sullivan & Stanley, Clearwater, Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA APAC, and Perry Ellis International the day was a fantastic success. Head to our website to find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3XYMaCO
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Two more years! After two years of life-changing impact, we are thrilled to announce that our partnership with Nuffield Health will be extended until 2026! So far we have: ➡️ Positively impacted more than 15,000 disabled and disadvantaged young lives ➡️ Provided on-the-ground support for 26 community sport clubs ➡️ Generated £4.5 million in Social Value in the local community. Here’s to two more years of making inclusion the norm in Greater Manchester! Head to our website to find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3XRZwk4 #StandForInclusion
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Last Wednesday our Inclusive Club Network came together to explore our latest research, Breaking Barriers: Supporting Disabled Teenage Girls to be Active. We were joined by Amala Poulier from COREnecting Mums and Tanya Martin from Women in Sport to hear their insights into the research and to learn more about the work they’re doing to support disabled teenage girls to be active. You can read all about it and watch the recording on our website linked below. https://bit.ly/3LcIJAE
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We are proud to announce that our recent cycling event with Access Sport has successfully raised over £60K! These funds will directly support Access Sport’s programmes, empowering disadvantaged and disabled young people across the UK. A special thank you to everyone who joined us in making a difference - especially Alight Solutions, CloudRock, Change Associates, Kainos, Invisors, Focus Cloud Group, KPMG UK and the Workday UKI team for raising money and getting involved. We're grateful for the commitment shown by every participant and donor who supported this meaningful cause.
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Agreed Sweaty Betty - it's not good enough! Thank you for your continued support. Together with The Sweaty Betty Foundation, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of disabled teenage girls. Haven't read our Breaking Barriers Report yet? Read the full document here ➡️ bit.ly/44GG9fi #StandForInclusion
Did you know that 64% of teenage girls with disabilities do not engage in regular sport or exercise? To us, that’s just not good enough. That’s why we couldn’t be prouder of The Sweaty Betty Foundation’s latest partnership. Together with Women in Sport and Nuffield Health, they’ve teamed up with Access Sport to bring you Breaking Barriers; a ground-breaking new project shedding light on the challenges teenage girls with disabilities have accessing physical movement. Last week, we hosted an incredible internal panel, including Helen Rowbotham and Kelly Smith to share the crucial research. From everyday barriers to game-changing initiatives, we all have a part to play in creating a more inclusive world when it comes to young girls and sport. Together, let’s help girls get active and stay active, for life. #thesweatybettyfoundation
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Over 2500 young lives positively impacted in the last year! Through our partnership with the London Marathon Foundation, we have: 💥 Supported more young people than ever before, ensuring they can enjoy the life-changing benefits of inclusive community sport 💥 Employed seven new members of staff in our cycling and basketball teams to provide hands-on support for community sport clubs 💥 Supported over 130 cycling and basketball clubs via our network of inclusive clubs 💥Launched new cycling and basketball facility projects in Bristol and London. We are grateful for all the support and funding the London Marathon Foundation has given and we look forward to working together in the coming years! Head to our website to find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3W52yQB #StandForInclusion
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Thank you Workday team! It was an inspiring day! The funds raised will go directly towards supporting disabled and disadvantaged young people across the country. #StandForInclusion
Recently, Workday UKI cycled from London to Brighton with Access Sport to support their programmes for disadvantaged and disabled young people. Participating in the event, Daniel Pell, UKI VP and Country Manager, shared his thoughts: "It's amazing to see the Workday ecosystem, including our employees and partners, come together to raise money and support such an important cause in the community." Helen Rowbotham, CEO of Access Sport, who also participated in the event, expressed her gratitude: “We are incredibly thankful for everyone’s effort. This partnership helps include and support young leaders in our community. We are so grateful for all of the support. Together we hope to provide as many young people as possible with the benefits of community sport.” Thank you to all our partners, Alight Solutions, CloudRock, Change Associates, Kainos, Invisors, Focus Cloud Group, Preos, PE Transformation Partners and KPMG UK and the Workday UKI team for your enthusiasm and support. Stay tuned to find out how much we raised.