26/08/2026
A Big Shout Out to Lawson’s Fuses! 🎉
A big shout out to Lawson’s Fuses, part of the Lucy Group, who are very local to us here in Ponteland! 💚
They popped in on Monday to see our trainee coaching session in full swing — and, of course, we couldn’t let them just watch! We got them involved in a game of co****le. 😆
Lawson’s Fuses love supporting charities, especially those making a difference in their local community, and they very kindly gifted Barnability £250 to help us continue doing what we do. They also brought along a fantastic teddy bear, who will be looking for a new home at our Awards Night on November 28th! 🧸
A huge thank you for your amazing support — it really does mean a lot to us. ❤️
And well done on winning the co****le! Our coaches are convinced you must have been practising… 👀😂
****le
26/08/2026
Can You Be Our Next Coach? 💚
Do you know a young person who has a passion for sport, enjoys helping others and would love the opportunity to learn about coaching?
Our Trainee Coaching Scheme is inclusive and welcomes young people with learning disabilities. With the right support and encouragement, trainees can develop their confidence, skills and experience while helping to coach our student athletes.
We are currently taking names for our next 6-week Trainee Coaching Course. It’s a chance for young people to get a taster of the scheme, learn some coaching skills and see if it’s something they might enjoy.
And we know it works…
Just ask Charlie! 👋
Charlie has been helping us out over the summer and has absolutely loved getting involved in the coaching scheme and helping to coach our student athletes. He’s been inspired by his brothers and has already caught the coaching bug! He can’t wait until he finishes school so he can join us full-time. 🙌
If you know someone who might be our next coach, get in touch and register your interest.
📧 [email protected]
Send a message to learn more
23/08/2026
Making positive memories through sport! ❤️
This is something we are incredibly passionate about at Barnability, and one of the many reasons our amazing fundraisers choose to support us.
The money raised helps us fully fund outings and events like this one. For many families, taking part in a big event can feel like a huge step. There can be worries about how their athlete will cope emotionally, whether the environment will be overwhelming, or what might happen if things don’t go to plan.
That’s where our amazing volunteers make such a difference. They provide extra support, encouragement and reassurance, helping athletes — and their families — feel confident enough to give things a go. And when things don’t go quite to plan, we’re there to adapt and support them.
This event was fully funded thanks to Adam Lawson and his amazing friends, who took on a fundraising run in memory of his mum, Kim Websdale. They raised an incredible amount for Barnability, and this is exactly what that generosity helps make possible.
Creating opportunities. Building confidence. Making memories that last. ❤️
