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Access Sport enhances the life prospects of disadvantaged children by providing opportunities to experience and enjoy the power of sport.  We do this by building thriving community sports clubs, led by inspirational volunteers, in the most disadvantaged urban areas. These clubs then provide life-changing opportunities for local, vulnerable young people, whilst creating a lasting, locally-owned community resource.  Our work supports young people aged 5-25, with a particular emphasis on under 18's who are disabled, disadvantaged or excluded from society.  We have a multi-sport approach which recognises the importance of different sports in different settings for different participants, enabling maximum inclusivity and impact - from BMX to boxing; from running to rugby; from sitting volleyball to sailing. 

The Ignite Programme is Access Sport's award-winning disability inclusion programme which has been running since 2011. Ignite has engaged over 7,000 young disabled people, up-skilled over 500 new disability specific coaches and volunteers, up-skilled over 200 young people aged 14-25 and supported a total of 120 community clubs.  The Ignite Programme exists to transforms the lives of young disabled people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of sport. Ignite works to improve the health and wellbeing of young disabled people. The programme also supports their personal development through improving their employability skills and offering work experience opportunities.