
Chances Create Change
London has the highest rate of child poverty in England with 800,000 (39%) of children in the capital living in poverty.
Chances – our fundraising will provide chances for youngsters experiencing poverty in London.
Create – with the funds raised we will create new programmes to give them the opportunities they need.
Change – the deserving youngsters we support will be able to take advantage and make a positive change.

Campaign target and outcomes
By reaching our target of £36,000, we will:
- Be able to increase our charitable activity spend/capacity by 18%.
- Deliver 13 new programmes.
- Reach 1,091 children in poverty.
Campaign specific outcomes:
- Increase activity and educational opportunities for those experiencing poverty.
- Narrow the gap between poverty and disability.
- Enhance future prospects for children in poverty.

Relief for young people and families in poverty
Follow our campaign!
£11.47 | Fund one child experiencing poverty in a Community Activity Programme for a year |
£36.49 | Fund one disabled child through a Inclusive Activity Programme for a year |
£50.00 | Cover the cost of a mentoring session |
£150.00 | Fund an inclusive sports day for young disabled children |
£376.00 | Fund a years worth of extra curricular activities for one child |
£918.00 | Support one young person to progress their career path by funding a vocational qualification, work experience and mentoring |
£4994.00 | Fund a whole Community Activity Programme reaching 435 children in poverty |
Or donate an amount of your choice! | |
Our Programmes
- Community Activity Programme - Creating free, accessible and regular activity with further opportunities for young people so they can experience the benefits of sport.
- Inclusive Activity Programme - Creating free, accessible and inclusive activity for young people with special educational needs and disabilities so they can experience sport in a way that is relevant to them.
- Advancement Programme - Support for aspiring athletes who have a positive attitude and winning mindset but need extra support to progress to an elite/professional level.
- Opportunity Fund - funding extracurricular opportunities for aspirational students.
- Career Path Programme - Training and educational opportunities to create a pathway to employability.


Poverty in the UK - the facts
- Relative poverty is defined as the percentage of people living in households with annual incomes below 60% of the median income that year. In 2022 that figure is £20,400.
- London has the highest rate of child poverty in England with 800,000 (39%) of children in the capital live in poverty.
- After housing costs, the proportion of working age disabled people living in poverty is 27%. Which is higher than the proportion of working age non-disabled people at 19%.