Sports Foundation
for the Disabled
Registered Charity
Sports Foundation for the Disabled
Funding disability sport in South West England and Wales. Supporting individuals and organisations with grants up to £1,000.
Since 1990
Supporting athletes
100+ Athletes
Funded
£1,000
Max grant
Our Mission
What We Do
Supporting Clubs & Organisations
We fund disability sport clubs, charities, and organisations to access equipment to expand their programmes and reach more participants.
Funding Individuals
Grants for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments to access equipment to help them progress within sport.
South West & Wales Focus
Our funding is specifically targeted at benefiting communities across South West England and Wales.
Simple Process
How It Works
1
Check Eligibility
Review our funding criteria to confirm you meet the requirements for individual or organisation grants.
2
Submit Application
Complete the appropriate application form at least 6 weeks before your purchase.
3
Develop & Succeed
If approved, receive your funding, pursue your sporting goals and tell us all about it in your six-month evaluation.
Important: We are no longer accepting applications from individuals or groups that have previously received funding from the Charity.
About Us
The Sports Foundation for the Disabled was established in 1990 by founder Bill Levick, following an inspiring fundraising wheelchair push around the coast of Great Britain.
Our mission is to support disabled individuals and groups across South West England and Wales to access sporting opportunities. Over the decades, we have helped countless athletes, clubs, and organisations achieve their goals.
We're committed to removing barriers and enabling participation in disability sport.
Making Sport Accessible
For over 30 years, we've been removing barriers and enabling participation in disability sport across our region.
Success Stories
Featured Beneficiaries
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David Hill
Para Triathlete
Supported for the Rio Paralympics with funding towards a new time trial bicycle.
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Jordan Margery
Para Swimming
Funded for competition costs and equipment, winning gold at British Open Water Championships.
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Swansea Storm
Wheelchair Basketball
Supported for the Wheelchair Basketball Clubs with funding to develop their junior squad.
MBCCT
Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust
Canoe
Funded a disability-specific Canoe Bell-Boat for special school sessions in Plymouth.
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Alex Slegg
Sit-Ski Racer
Awarded funding for overseas pre-season training in Norway and the Netherlands.
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Nick Thomas
Para-Archery
Funded to attend the European Championships, where he won bronze.
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Melissa Reid
Adaptive Surfing
Funded travel to the World Adaptive Surfing Championships where she defended her title.
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Zach Tandy
Discus & Shotput
Funded for training equipment, leading to Elite Athlete status and record-breaking performances.
"The Sports Foundation for the Disabled provided crucial support at a pivotal moment in my career. The funding for my time trial bicycle was instrumental in helping me achieve my goals at the Rio Paralympics."
David Hill, Para Triathlete
Ready to Apply for Funding?
Check our eligibility criteria and submit your application.
We're here to support your sporting journey.
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Supporting disabled individuals, clubs, and organisations across South West England and Wales to access sporting opportunities since 1990.
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