Active Essex work with a wide range of organisations that aim to provide opportunities for disabled people to get involved in sport and physical activity across Essex
See below information about these partners and the fantastic work they do.
English Federation of Disability Sport
EFDS is a national charity dedicated to disabled people in sport and physical activity. EFDS support a wide range of organisations to include disabled people more effectively. East and South East Engagement Advisor is Steve Snelling-Day ssnelling-day@efds.co.uk. For more info click here
Disability4Sport provide a wide range of sporting opportunities and activities that are aimed at engaging and empowering disabled people of all ages and abilities, with the intention of improving physical health and mental well-being. Contact is Abigail Saxon abigail@disability4sport.co.uk. For more info click here
The number one aim of Project Ability is to have more young disabled pupils taking part in competitive sport. Project Ability is delivered as part of the School Games. Project Ability Co-ordinator for Essex is Gill Newlyn Gillian.Newlyn@davenant.org. For more info click here
The Panathlon Challenge is a national charity which provides sporting opportunities for over 7,500 disabled young people each year. Contact for Essex is Howard Nicholls howard@panathlon.com. For more info click here
The Lions Clubs run an annual Mid-Summer Sports Day and Fun Festival for Disabled People. This is an all day festival in Benfleet for the benefit of those who suffer from any form of disability where a host of sporting and other associated events are organised. Contact is John Sanderson sandersonja@hotmail.com. For more info click here
Fitness in Mind at The Brentwood Centre is an award winning initiative designed to promote, encourage and provide physical activity as an aid to mental wellbeing. Contact is fitnessinmind@brentwoodleisure.co.uk For more info click here
The Tennis Foundation is Great Britain’s leading tennis charity and their vision is a sport which is inclusive and accessible to every kind of community. Contact is Regional Disability Tennis Development Manager David Hardman David.Hardman@tennisfoundation.org.uk. For more info click here
The Essex County FA are committed to seeing the growth of disability throughout the county and are working towards every local authority having a club/organisation that provides disability football. Contact is Cindi Chatha Cindi.Chatha@essexfa.com For more info click here
Essex currently has 7 clubs running disability cricket. The majority of those who take part have physical or learning difficulties but it is hoped that anyone with a disability will be able to take part in Cricket across Essex. Contact is Pat Ward patrick.ward@essexcricket.org.uk. For more info click here
Sport for Confidence supports people with and without learning disabilities to participate in a variety of sporting activities. This is a unique partnership between healthcare professionals, leisure centres and local sports clubs and sees Occupational Therapists working directly with sports coaches to make adjustments that create truly accessible sport & leisure opportunities. Contact is Lyndsey@sportforconfidence.com. For more info click here
Purple is an Essex-based user led organisation which provides a range of services, advice and guidance to support and empower disabled people. Visit www.wearepurple.org.uk or contact mailto:hello@wearepurple.org.ukfor more information
