Disability Sports Coach (DSC)

11/12/2025

Looking ahead and thinking how you'll make a difference in 2026?

Volunteer with us for just a few hours a month and you'll learn, grow, and be part of a vibrant community.

We're especially keen for female volunteers to join our Girls Clubs in the London boroughs of Brent and Wandsworth.

To find out more about what's involved, visit our website and download our volunteer pack.

www.disabilitysportscoach.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

03/12/2025

On International Day of Disabled Persons, we are highlighting the difference inclusive sport makes for our members.

Each week, children and adults join our Community Clubs to stay active, build friendships and feel valued.

Our Christmas Appeal supports this vital work. With demand rising, your donation can help someone feel connected during a time of year that can be incredibly lonely.

Please give what you can this Christmas.

This Christmas, can you support a disabled person who has been locked out of life? Your donation can help a disabled person feel part of their community this Christmas - all through the power of sport.

25/11/2025

This Christmas, can you support a disabled person who has been locked out of life? Your donation can help a disabled person feel part of their community this Christmas - all through the power of sport.

Imagine the joy of scoring your first goal, the laughter of teammates cheering you on, and the confidence that comes from belonging. For many disabled people, these moments feel out of reach - until they find Disability Sports Coach.

Every week, our Community Clubs provide a safe, welcoming space where members can make friends, stay active, and feel valued.

But demand is growing. Just 1 in 4 disabled pupils take part in school sport. Families tell us how much our Community Club sessions mean - especially during the festive season when isolation can feel even harder.

Please give what you can this Christmas, and help create life-changing opportunities for disabled children and adults.

The link to give is in the comments.

Thank you.

14/11/2025

Two students at King’s College London are feeling on top of the world after winning a Strictly Come Dancing competition – and raising over £1,000 for Disability Sports Coach.

Pedro Murciano and his dance partner Eva took to the stage on 31st October in front of 400 people. Competing against 24 other teams, they came out on top – a remarkable achievement considering Pedro had never danced before!

Pedro said, "We rehearsed like we were going to dance on national television! Once on stage, to hear 400 people cheering us on and literally screaming to our Latin dance while we were dressed as Prince Charming and Snow White was one of the best highlights of my year.

After winning, Pedro chose to donate the money raised to our charity.

Pedro said, "I explained to the crowd the values of what Disability Sports Coach does in London. Being able to support such meaningful community work has been such a rewarding experience.”

Thank you Pedro and team for your support. Keep dancing! 💃🕺

12/11/2025

We have a brand new Girls Club launching tomorrow 13 November! ❤

Join our brand new Girls Club in Wandsworth, South London. Inspired by the success of our Girls Club in Brent, Girls Club Wandsworth offers a safe, inclusive club for disabled young girls to move and make friends. And it's completely free.

What?
Fun and friendly multi-sports sessions open to all girls aged 10+. All coaches and volunteers are female. All abilities welcome!

When?
Thursdays, 4.30pm - 6.00pm (school term-time only)

Where?
George Shearing Centre, Este Rd, London SW11 2TF

A huge thanks to Wandsworth Council and Sport England for helping create a safe space for disabled girls to get active, make friends and feel part of their community.

10/11/2025

A brilliant new group of Inclusive Activity Leaders (IAL) has graduated!

Their confidence, skills and teamwork shone throughout, and they are now ready to bring inclusive sport to more schools, clubs and community spaces.

IAL brings disabled and non-disabled people together to train alongside each other to become fully qualified sports coaches. Our Leaders learn how to create welcoming environments where everyone can take part. Delivered in partnership Nike, all places are fully funded.

After months of study, mentoring and practice, our latest graduates were awarded their certificates - and celebrated with a well-earned slice or two of pizza!

Nike very generously gifted signed England team jerseys, won by two very happy Leaders.

Peter Ackred, CEO of Disability Sports Coach, said: "Every group arrives with different experiences and ambitions, and it is inspiring to see how quickly they grow together. When people train side by side, new confidence and leadership emerges. We look forward to seeing the difference this group will make."

We can't wait to support our newest group of Leaders as they begin their careers - and start enhancing lives.

05/11/2025

➡️ 180 pupils reached each week

➡️94% say they are more active than before

➡️80% now do at least 2.5 hours of activity a week - up from just 26%

We're so proud to work with our friends at The Tim Henman Foundation and Merton London Borough Council - delivering real impact, real change, and real inclusion.

Watch the short video and hear from award-winning coach Sarah and Becky, Assistant Head Teacher at Perseid Upper School about the impact of our partnership.

04/11/2025

Our Trustees play a vital role in shaping Disability Sports Coach - guiding our strategy, championing inclusion, and ensuring disabled people have genuine opportunities to take part in sport.

During hashtag , we’re celebrating their insight, leadership and commitment to our mission.

Vice Chair Sam Vardy sums up why inclusion in sport matters:
“Sport brings so much to people - physical exercise, mental wellbeing, and social interaction. Those benefits are equally as crucial for disabled people.”

Sam exemplifies his commitment by taking on multiple fundraising challenges, including the London Marathon and a 100 mile ultramarathon - raising over £3,500!

Thank you to all our Trustees for your expertise, dedication and belief in what we do.

Read more about Sam's story: https://disabilitysportscoach.org.uk/sam-on-why-its-crucial-disabled-people-can-play-sport/

21/10/2025

Looking for something active and inclusive to do this October half-term?

Join us at Southwark Park Sports and Athletic Centre for free sports sessions designed for disabled young people aged 5–25 and their families.

🗓️ 28 & 30 October
⏰ 2.00 - 4.00pm
📍 Southwark Park Sports and Athletic Centre, SE16 2PE

Our coaches will be delivering activities accessible for all abilities. Come along, get active and meet new people!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SouthwarkSENDoctoberactivity

Delivered in partnership with Access Sport and London Borough of Southwark as part of our shared commitment to making sport accessible for all.

10/10/2025

“If DSC didn’t exist it would leave a massive hole.”

That’s what Ruby’s mum, Rita, told us.

For Ruby, being part of DSC isn’t just about sport. It’s about feeling included, confident and connected. All things that make a huge difference to her mental health.

Too often, young disabled people are left out of community life.

Doors that should be open stay closed. But we change that.

Every week, Ruby has a safe, welcoming place to move, laugh and belong.

And that belonging matters.

This World Mental Health Day, you can help keep that door open.

Donate today and help more people like Ruby feel the joy of sport and community.

https://disabilitysportscoach.org.uk/donate/

02/10/2025

We're recruiting sports coaches!

Join us and share your skills to deliver fun, inclusive activity sessions for disabled children and adults across London.

As well as competitive rates, free training courses and a supportive team, you'll get the chance to meet our amazing members every week - and put smiles on faces.

Find out more and apply: https://disabilitysportscoach.org.uk/hiring-disability-sports-activity-coaches/

24/09/2025

Today is National – a time to celebrate the power of inclusion.

Every week, our members, coaches, parents, carers and volunteers show that no barrier is too great. From bouncing a ball for the first time to training as a coach, every achievement is Powered by You.

💙 To our DSC community: thank you for showing up, breaking barriers, and proving what true strength looks like.

Feeling empowered? Find clubs, training courses and online activities on our website: www.disabilitysportscoach.org.uk