What We Do

We are a platform for social change; connecting a diverse community of stakeholders to create sustainable networks that help children and young people from deprived communities to improve their outcomes.

Our programmes instil self-belief, increase physical activity levels, improve health and mental wellbeing and bring, (often fractured) communities together in new and engaging ways.

We show children, young people and communities that with the right belief and support they can achieve great things and thrive.

How We Do It

We improve the wellbeing of children living in the UK's most deprived areas.

For 8 and 9-year-olds, we kick-start healthy habits strong enough to last a lifetime. And we help 12 to 16-year-olds get on a positive path, develop essential vocational skills and improve their employment prospects.

Our expertise for engaging children and young people is honed by combining grassroots experience with national best practices.

Each programme involves three phases;

Co-Create

We recruit primary & secondary schools, local sports clubs and volunteers from geographic areas of high deprivation best aligned with our funding partner(s).

Primary Schools - Pre-festival training is delivered for Team Spirit, with options for nutrition and mental wellbeing sessions.

Secondary Schools - We also train local teenagers as Young Leaders to deliver festivals, building confidence and employability skills, whilst gaining leadership experience and qualifications.

Festival

An epic day of fun for all, introducing 200 children to a range of locally available sports where the biggest trophy on the day is for Team Spirit.

Primary School - Children under the direction of SportInspired, volunteers, young leaders and local sports providers try out 6 new sports aiming to find a sport they love.

Secondary School - Young Leaders use their new leadership skills to motivate and encourage the primary school children.

Legacy

To convert the inspiration achieved at the festival into ongoing sports participation in the local community.

Primary Schools - We fund and set up legacy sports clubs with local sports providers and monitor changes in activity levels over 6 months.

Secondary Schools - By instilling purpose & belief in previously disengaged Young Leaders, we help them to be at the heart of building a community that everyone can really feel a part of.

Latest

UBS Graduates Activity Jar

Thank you for your donation. By taking part, you are supporting us to impact thousands of young lives across the UK, helping children in deprived areas to find and take up a sport they enjoy.
Watch content from our virtual launch event

Joe Wicks, Tony Bellew, Anita Asante and more joined us on March 23rd to discuss our 2030 Vision - watch their contributions here!
UBS 2021 Challenge

Thank you for participating in the UBS cycling and running challenge. With your donation we can support SportInspired to impact thousands of children's lives across the UK. SportInspired are a national charity working with children who live in the UK’s most deprived areas. They help children to find a sport they enjoy, and then fund local sports clubs to help them get and remain active whilst having fun. This year, SportInspired will bring a 'Year of Play' to 10,000 children with your help!
Year of Play: a new campaign for UK children at risk

We will bring a Year of Play to 10,000 children living in deprived areas to combat the effects of lockdown

The Problem We're Solving

Sportinspired fights the issue of childhood obesity and physical inactivity right at the frontlines. A major issue across the UK, with over 34% of children between 8 and 10 years considered overweight.
Impact In Numbers

Through our programmes we have made an incredible impact in the schools and local communities that we work in.
What We Do

Sportinspired is a non-profit charity focused on connecting communities and supporting children and young people through the power of sport, developing their skills and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
Where We Work

SportInspired works with communities all over the UK and delivers it's award winning programmes in any area that needs us.
Vision and Mission

SportInspired focuses on the importance of physical activity and mental wellbeing. Identifying disadvantaged communities, co-creating programmes with the communities, inspiring the children to be physically active and finally creating a legacy for the children and young adults to prosper.
SportInspired Journey

We believe happy, healthy and confident young people can achieve anything
The SportInspired journey

Experiencing the issue first hand and keen to find a solution Richard Ryanes (CEO and Founder) and Pete Thomond (Trustee and Co-founder) founded Sportinspired 10 years ago
Trustees

Learn more about the SportInspired trustees who help to make our mission possible.
Support a Year of Play for UK children

Donate to become a Year of Play ambassador and help us to boost the mental and physical wellbeing of children in the UK's most deprived areas. Together, we can help children re-unite with friends and enjoy being active after lockdown. You will join a community of people who believe sport and play have the power to change lives, and will receive campaign updates to see the change you've made in local communities.
Secondary School