Try Boccia at Home

Aim: We will support disabled young people to access sport and activity by providing boccia ball sets to low income families

Who are we?

We are a registered charity and the National Governing Body (NGB) for boccia in England.  We are responsible for all aspects of the sport in England from beginner to expert, providing for all levels of participation and are dedicated to improving the physical and emotional well-being of children and adults with disabilities through boccia.

Why are we crowdfunding?

This is where you should explain the reason you need to raise money, are you launching a new women's team? Perhaps you need to improve facilities or buy new kit? Tell us here.

We are seeking support to expand our "Try Boccia at Home" programme, improving the physical and mental wellbeing of disabled children through increased access to physical activity. Boccia is key in addressing the gap between disabled and non-disabled children in exercise participation. Disabled individuals face barriers to physical activity, with 80% engaging in little or no exercise, raising health risks and mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. The pandemic worsened these challenges, with setbacks in progress, communication, and mental health. Disabled children are nearly twice as likely to be inactive, exacerbating long-term health risks.

Our pilot project, in partnership with the Family Fund and supported by Sport England, successfully provided boccia kits to families, resulting in improved outcomes and family engagement. We aim to scale this programme across England, purchasing 2,025 boccia kits this year.

How we’ll spend the money raised

This funding will purchase 40 kits, providing a pathway to improved health, resilience, and social inclusion for disabled children, while preventing health and social challenges in a safe, inclusive environment.

Community impact

Our initiative promotes physical activity, confidence, and resilience by offering an inclusive, seated sport ideal for children with severe disabilities. This reduces isolation, builds social connections, and improves overall wellbeing. The programme supports both mental and physical health, encouraging movement and offering a sense of belonging.

How you can play your part

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 31st October 2025 at 1:37pm