A group of charities, including Sheffield United’s charity partner, say disability specific physical activity sessions is their major goal. 

The consortium, led by Sheffield United Community Foundation, have planned to apply for more funding in the hope of providing more opportunities for people with disabilities in sport. 

Rob Jenkinson, Sheffield United’s Participation and Inclusion manager, said: “if we can put on sessions for people who do need more assistance then that would be the dream because they’re the least involved in sport, allowing everyone with a disability to be involved”  

Links School Sport Partnership and Sheffield United Community Foundation, who are both involved in the group, provide opportunities to become active for SEND children through services and events such as Disability Football and The Schools Games. 

Mr Jenkinson also said: “I’m really privileged to be in the position to have an influence over this in a city-wide scale and disability sport is something I’m very passionate about. If we can provide that then I would feel very proud and privileged” 

Kim Horton, Development Manager and School Games Organiser for Links School Sport Partnership said: “The children feel included, equal and pride, they feel proud to represent their school.” 

One organisation that the consortium has looked at gaining funding from is the Partnership Fund from National Lottery Community Fund which can provide £20,000 over a 5-year period. 

Mrs Horton said: “We give the children the opportunity to have equal opportunities.” 

The partnership also includes Sheffield City Trust and Yorkshire Sport Foundation. 

Mrs Horton also said: “The funding is always going to be a barrier, school budgets are tight, so we have been helping schools where possible.” 

More information surrounding this topic can be found at https://www.movemoresheffield.com/ or email kimhorton.links@gmail.com