Access Sport

Thank you, Manor London! 👏

We are incredibly grateful to the entire MANOR community for raising over £3,000 for Access Sport, through their recent Underground Ultra Challenge.

Over 12 hours, participants ran, rowed, skied and biked their way through an epic endurance challenge, all in support of making sport more inclusive for disadvantaged and disabled young people.

To everyone who took part, donated, volunteered and supported the challenge, thank you! Your energy, determination and generosity were truly inspiring.

A special thanks to Lauren Sullivan who organised the amazing event!

Inspired by MANOR's challenge? Read the full article and donate today.

🔗 https://bit.ly/MANORUndergroundUltra
🔗 https://bit.ly/MANORFundraiser



📸 Kiara Jim

MANOR Hosts Underground Ultra Challenge, Raising Over £3,000 for Access Sport On a day defined by resilience, teamwork and community spirit, MANOR’s Underground Ultra Challenge brought over 80 people together for 12 hours of continuous effort, raising vital funds for Access Sport’s work.

Didn't get a TCS London Marathon 2027 ballot place?

Want to feel like Shana Lord, our Inclusive Club Network Manager, did in April?

There's still a chance to be part of the iconic day - we have charity places available for the Saturday and would love for you to join Team Access Sport in 2027.

If you've been lucky enough to secure a ballot place, you can still support Access Sport by selecting us as your chosen charity and helping us to make inclusion the norm in sport!

Every mile you run will help more young people access the life-changing benefits of community sport.

Apply now and join Team Access Sport!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4vY2UZa

Take our survey and help shape our next five-year strategy ➡️ bit.ly/4vWe3tj

Our current 'Stand for Inclusion' strategy comes to an end in 2027.

Over the past four years, it has driven significant growth, enabling us to increase the number of young people we support.

As we look ahead, we want to hear directly from the people who know our work best.

Together, we can shape the next chapter of Access Sport and ensure even more disabled and disadvantaged young people can access the life-changing benefits of community sport.

Congratulations to our Bristol Youth Voice member, Cam, on winning the Bristol Young Heroes Community Hero Award 2026!

Cam is a true inspiration, dedicating his time to making a difference in the South Bristol community. And we're so proud to have him as part of Bristol Youth Voice!

The Winner of the Community Hero Award is Cameron Chilton! 🌟👏

A big congratulations to Cameron, our Community Hero winner! An incredible achievement and a brilliant example of making a difference in the community. 🏆✨

The Community Hero is invested by Pro Apprenticeships.

📸 Made for Impact

We launched our Annual Impact Report at a special networking event yesterday! 🎉

Bringing together our partners, and supporters, the evening celebrated a year in which we supported 40,909 disabled and disadvantaged young people to access inclusive community sport.

Hosted by our Trustee, Eniola Oyesanya, we heard insights from an incredible panel including Millie Hawes, Tom Gibbins and club Founder, Terry Cooper, reflecting on Access Sport’s impact over the last year.

The event also featured a second panel with Tanni Grey-Thompson, Adam Blaze, Tanya Rabin, focussing on tackling systemic inequalities for disabled people in sport across London.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Fieldfisher for hosting.

Read the full report and stand for inclusion ➡️ bit.ly/4oXa8cS

We are hiring a Head of Youth!

We are seeking an ambitious and values-driven leader to shape, embed and scale our youth leadership and youth voice work at a pivotal moment of growth.

As a member of the Delivery Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy and culture, ensuring young people’s lived experience informs our decision-making.

This role is funded thanks to National Lottery players, and The National Lottery Community Fund.

To find out more and how to apply, please download the job pack ➡️ bit.ly/4fRk45i

We are hiring!

Join our growing Changing Sports team and help change young lives through the power of inclusive sport.

➡️Basketball Development Manager
London or Manchester
Closing date Friday 3 July, 12 pm.

➡️Club Development Manager, Cycling
Bristol, London, or Manchester
Closing date Friday 26 June, 12 pm.

Find out more and apply now 🔗 bit.ly/43S0XAL

“Look at me, I’m flying!” 🚴

Bristol was buzzing last Friday as Ignite Bristol brought together 120 young people for an uplifting multi-sport festival at Coombe Di**le Sports Complex!

With 43% attending for the first time, the event opened doors for so many to try new sports in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment – from BMX to laser shooting, delivered by amazing coaches and volunteers.

A special thanks to our incredible Ignite partners, the local clubs who delivered and the University of Bristol who helped create a day full of energy, smiles and new experiences.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the festival possible!

Find out more 🔗https://bit.ly/IgniteBristolMay26

“This is the best day ever!” 🌟

Last week, we teamed up with Bankside Open Spaces Trust to deliver a two-day SEND multi-sport festival at Marlborough Sports Garden.

The event brought together 87 young people from 10 local primary and secondary schools to experience inclusive sport in the heart of London.

For many participants, it was their first time trying the sports on offer, and for some, even their first time feeling sand beneath their feet, making it a truly memorable experience.

A special thanks to Ballers Academy, SideOut, Disability Sports Coach (DSC) and Surrey Cricket Foundation for delivering such fantastic, inclusive activities.

Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/BOSTFestival



📸 Credit: Sebastian Garraway

Working alongside The FA, we are launching a new disability volunteering pathway in grassroots football.

Success will be measured not just in numbers, but through

➡️ A marked shift in perception and confidence for clubs

➡️ A clear increase in the quality of volunteer experiences

➡️ Feedback from disabled people on whether football is a welcoming and accessible space.

By combining forces with The FA, and benefitting from funding from the Premier League League we will strengthen disability inclusion in grassroots football and create real change for disabled young people across the country.

A big thanks to The FA and the Premier League for standing for inclusion and supporting this new programme - we can’t wait to get started!