LEEDS POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL CLUB (LPFC)

Grant to Leeds Powerchair Football Club

To provide 4 new specifically designed football powerchairs to enable more players to enjoy, improve and be able to train and compete at a level that they wish.

To develop players who could represent their country in the 2030 Powerchair World Cup.

If we were successful we would use the remaining funds to offset the huge increase in hall hire costs at our training facility. Also returning to play competitive games requires us to hire 2 halls, one for playing, one for social distancing an ....more

If we were successful we would use the remaining funds to offset the huge increase in hall hire costs at our training facility. Also returning to play competitive games requires us to hire 2 halls, one for playing, one for social distancing an equipment storing of day chairs, hoists etc.

Funding will support the reintroduction of powerchair football competitions in Yorkshire. As participants have been in isolation many not having left their homes due to being classed as clinically vulnerable this will help to reconnect them with ....more

Funding will support the reintroduction of powerchair football competitions in Yorkshire. As participants have been in isolation many not having left their homes due to being classed as clinically vulnerable this will help to reconnect them with their peers and reduce feelings of loneliness due to their enforced shielding.

Funding under Sport England's Return to Play - Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Powerchair Football Sessions. This project is a Adapted Sport project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.

Leeds Powerchair FC (LPFC) has been in existence since October 2012 and was formed as a direct result of the 2012 London Games. A group of parents/carers decided to build and develop a platform for people with complex physical disabilities to access ....more

Leeds Powerchair FC (LPFC) has been in existence since October 2012 and was formed as a direct result of the 2012 London Games. A group of parents/carers decided to build and develop a platform for people with complex physical disabilities to access the “Beautiful Game” In a very short space of time the club has grown to provide coaching, training and competitive playing opportunities for 25+ players. The sport is the only one which offers a fast paced, highly skilled game which provides a huge adrenaline rush to those with complex motor or cognitive skills. The Club has players ranging from 6 through to mid 50’s with a mix of gender, but mainly male. Players have conditions such as Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, SMA, Spina Bifida, Brain Injuries and Brittle bones. LPFC can offer football to anyone, at a level that suits them. We have local league teams who play at a Development level, Regional leagues for improving players and National leagues for those elite players. LPFC are actively involved in the promotion and development of the game providing taster sessions and demos in schools, colleges and is continually working with Disability sports officers across the whole Yorkshire area.

Small Grant Unrestricted Core Costs

To provide 4 new powerchairs that have been specifically designed for powerchair football for the players to improve and be able to train and compete at a higher level.