Our Mission

Sportability brings sport and challenging pursuits to people with paralysis. Our aim is to take the ‘dis’ out of disability and focus on ability.

35+ years of experience

From a single event in 1989, we now organise dozens of events offering around 1,000 free places, across 15 regions of the UK each year.

FAQ/ What people say

“I’m not a sports fanatic or anything, but there really is no better way to build a life worth living after paralysis. I can tell you that from the heart.”

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All events are free of charge to people within our remit, but we have to work hard to fund this ideal.  Find out how you can help.  Please!

Welcome To Sportability

The world of Sportability sees people getting out of their wheelchairs, off their crutches and sticks and into canoes, gliders, microlights or sailing boats.

Whether quadbikiing or BloKart sailing, shooting shotguns, air rifles and pistols, or bows and crossbows, it’s about turning their back on ‘disability’ and JUST DOING IT!

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Activities by region

forthcoming events

july, 2025

02jul9:45 am4:00 pmCatamaran Sailing off PortsmouthMake sure to Book...9:45 am - 4:00 pm Port Solent Marina, Port Solent, PO6 4THEvent Type :Sailing

04jul2:00 pm6:00 pmPower Boating in YorkshireWetwheels in Whitby2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wetwheels, Marina Office, Off Langbourne Road, Whitby, YO21 1YWEvent Type :Power Boating

08jul12:30 pm3:30 pmPaddle Boarding in Yorkshire12:30 pm - 3:30 pm SUP Active Yorkshire, Ellerton Lake Ellerton Park Richmond DL10 6APEvent Type :Paddle Boarding

10jul10:30 am1:00 pmCanoeing in Leedswaiting to welcome you10:30 am - 1:00 pm Leeds Activity and Sailing Centre, Cemetery Road, Leeds, LS19 7UREvent Type :Canoeing

10jul1:30 pm3:30 pmSailing in HampshireBooking Now!1:30 pm - 3:30 pm New Forest Sailability, Spinnaker Sailing Club, Blashford Lake, Ivy Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3LYEvent Type :Sailing

15jul12:30 pm3:00 pmSailing with Welton Water Adventure Centre, HullEnjoy the Fun, Joy and Exhilaration of Sailing12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welton Water Adventure Centre, Common Lane, Brough, HU15 1XL, United KingdomEvent Type :Sailing

16jul10:30 am3:00 pmGliding above WiltshireMake sure to Book...10:30 am - 3:00 pm Army Gliding Club Wyvern, Upavon Airfield, Upavon, Wiltshire, SN9 6BEEvent Type :Gliding

17jul11:00 pm2:30 pmGliding with Kent Gliding ClubA Fabulous Afternoon of Airborne Adventure11:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kent Gliding Club, Squids Gate, Challock, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DREvent Type :Gliding

22jul10:30 am2:00 pmFly Fishing in the East MidlandsEnjoy the Fun, Joy and Satisfaction of Fly Fishing10:30 am - 2:00 pm Event Type :Fishing

30jul11:00 am5:00 pmPowered Flying in the MidlandsTake to those Midlands Skies with Aerobility11:00 am - 5:00 pm Aerobility Tatenhill, Tatenhill Airfield, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 9PDEvent Type :Flying

Recent Posts

  • Thanks to our Hole Sponsors: Rookery Park Golf Club Fundraiser - To all the hole sponsors of our recent fundraiser at Rookery Park Golf Club, Sportability would like to say a big ‘thank you’ and acknowledge your kindness in supporting us. The hole sponsorship is a great addition to the fundraising and added to the success of the whole event. In 2024 we had our best ever year, organising 84 sporting events for people in 15 regions of the UK – that’s over 1,000 places available completely free of charger for people with paralysis to participate. We are in-line to exceed that figure this year with many more new sporting activities […]
  • “The Sweat was Pouring off My Hands!”: Jo’s “Incredible Day” of Powered Flying at Tatenhill Airfield - A day of powered flying at Tatenhill had Jo Frank exclaiming; “The sweat was pouring off my hands!” “What an absolutely incredible day! I’m speechless and still buzzing after the flying at Tatenhill”, Jo reported of the Sportability event last Friday 7th June in Tatenhill near Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The instructor seems to have proved a big hit, too: “The instructor was fabulous and everyone so friendly and welcoming. The concentration required in the cockpit was awesome.” “She’s all yours!” Jo continued; “One of the best moments was when we hit turbulence flying over Carsington Water, and the sweat […]
  • Anyone for Tennis? - Fancy doing something different in March? Yes – well you have a choice of not one but three Fabulous Tennis Events. Take a look at the list below and click for full details of each event. As we always say, if you can get there Be There! Kent – 5th March Bedford – 15th March Hertfordshire – 27th March Book your place today and don’t miss out! You are all welcome to come along We’d love to welcome you, so if you want to join any of these events please contact Valerie at info@sportability.org.uk Best Wishes, The Sportability Team Please […]
  • Rookery Re-vitalised: The Sportability Golf Classic Fundraiser - After a three-year absence, Rookery Park Golf Club once again hosted The Sportability Golf Classic fundraising day on Friday 26th May.  And what a day it was! Fifteen teams competed for the stylish, David Whiteside trophy in fabulous sunshine on a pristine course.  Rookey Park GC holds the unique distinction of being the first ever supporter and fundraiser of Sportability – a relationship that goes back an amazing 34 years. And the newly formed organising group excelled in not only putting on a great tournament but raising in excess of £7,000 for our Charity.    Heartfelt thanks to all involved.