WheelPower

Join our next Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport course!
Join us and Louise Hunt Skelley on Thursday 24 July for our popular online course, designed to give you the skills and confidence to better support wheelchair users in your sessions & events.

www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/t...

The Locke Family Fundraising Dynasty The Locke families story starts back in 2004, when Georgie’s nan Gill was paralysed from the neck down having suffered a stroke.

Meet the Locke family: a true fundraising dynasty! From marathons to mountain treks, they’ve raised over £50,000 for WheelPower — and they’re still going strong. 🙌 Their story is pure inspiration. Read it here: www.wheelpower.org.uk/stories/the-... #FundraisingHeroes #WheelPower #DisabilitySport

We're excited to welcome Dan Brooke as the new Chair of @paralympicsgb.bsky.social. Dan's extensive experience in championing diversity and inclusion makes him an excellent choice. We look forward to working with him.
www.wheelpower.org.uk/news/paralym...

WheelPower has signed an open letter urging the Government to reconsider proposed changes to health, disability benefits, and employment support. These changes could limit access to the mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle for disabled people.
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www.wheelpower.org.uk/news/open-le...

Due to last-minute cancellations, we have TWO spaces available for our Learn to Sit-Ski session at SnowDome, Tamworth on Tuesday 1 April! 🏔️

For wheelchair users & those with lower-limb impairments
Fully funded by WheelPower! 🎿❄️

👉 www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/learn-to-ski

Our friends at Leeds City Athletics club are holding a FREE outdoor training session on Saturday 5 April 2025 (12pm – 2pm) at the John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds

To book a free place email Paul Moseley:
leedscity.wcracing@outlook.com

#johncharlescentreforsport #wheelchairracing

🚨 Last-Minute Opportunity! 🚨
📅 Date: 1st April 2025
📍 Location: Tamworth 🎿❄️
💙 Who’s it for? Anyone with a physical impairment who wants to experience the thrill of skiing!
Don't miss this chance to hit the slopes with expert instructors.
👉 Book now: www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/l...
! 🏔️⛷️💙

You spend, brands donate to WheelPower. Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

WheelPower is registered on @easyuk which means you can raise free funds for them as you shop online this year, at no extra cost! Please join today: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/wheelpower/7...

YouTube video by WheelPowerVideos National Junior Games Interviews

The National Junior Games 🏀🏓🎾
4 - 27 June 2025
Over 100 disabled children from all over the country come together to try over 20 sports in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment.
Here's a previous years event round up video🥰🥰
Fancy it?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs3N...

Do you have a physical disability? Sign up for our newsletter and receive a free set of resistance bands from WheelPower this Autumn and discover the many benefits that come from regular exercise.
www.wheelpower.org.uk/get-active/e...

Supporters - Institute of Registered Case Managers

We're proud to be an ally of the Institute of Registered Case Managers who are setting standards for UK #casemanagers' practice. Find out more about the commitments we’ve made as an official ally here #IRCMAllies ircm.org.uk/supporters/

Itching to try something new in 2025?
Have you applied for your FREE set of resistance bands from WheelPower?
It's really easy!
www.wheelpower.org.uk/.../exerc......
Do you already have a set and need some motivation?! Check out our handy YouTube video's👍💪
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYKx...

Sammi Kinghorn: ‘I told my dad I was OK with never winning gold’ The wheelchair racer tells Paul MacInnes about her happy Paralympics memories and how disability sport can capitalise off the post-Games buzz

Did you read the great interview with Samantha Kinghorn in the Guardian? We're incredibly proud that Sammi first tried wheelchair racing at the WheelPower Inter Spinal Unit Games and, quite frankly, how brilliant she is!
www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/d...

📽️Thank You for supporting WheelPower in 2024! 📽️
As we look back on an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for YOU, our amazing supporters. Whether you donated, volunteered or attended our events, you’ve been part of something truly special. 🏀🎾🚴
💬 Let us know your favourite moment..

🌟 2024...what a year! 🌟
A huge thanks to everyone who participated, donated, watched or contributed in 2024 - it was an amazing year! Take a look at what we achieved.
Here’s to a more active and impactful 2025! 🙌
Learn more, get involved, or donate at https://buff.ly/3P7rXFj

🔥 2024 - what an amazing year! 🔥
Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, or supported us—it was truly incredible! Check out all we achieved together.
Here’s to an even more active and impactful 2025! 🙌
Learn more or donate: https://buff.ly/3P7rXFj

💥 This year...WOW! 💥
🏋️ 21,407 views of online exercise classes
💪 1,669 attendances at fitness sessions
🛠️ 23,546 views of wheelchair maintenance films

Together, we’re empowering disabled people to stay healthy and active. 🙌
🔗 Donate at https://buff.ly/3P7rXFj

🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at WheelPower!🎄
This festive season, we want to thank you for your support.
Together, we’re making a real difference to the lives of disabled people in the UK. 💙
Wishing you all a Christmas filled with joy, love, and happiness! 🌟
#MerryChristmas #WheelPower

If a journalist asked you what the one key issue is for wheelchair users, what would you reply?
Let us know in the comments below...

🎄Join Us for the Last Dance Before Christmas!🎄

Our final Online Dance Class of 2024 is taking place tomorrow & we’d love for you to join us for some festive fun, movement & holiday cheer. 💃🕺❄️
📅 Friday 20th December, 11am
💻 Online!
👉 https://buff.ly/4gtMQ92

Huge thanks to the The Hospital Saturday Fund for their generous donation of £10,000 to support our vital work in Spinal Injury Units.
Together we're enabling recently paralysed people to rebuild their lives through sport and physical activity.
📷Nick Spollin UK / Gathering Voices

Pete - WheelPower's new course tutor.

Meet Pete, our new tutor! Join our Zoom course 'Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport' to boost your knowledge, skills and confidence in inclusive sports. 🏀🎯
3 dates available—25 places on each!👇 www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/e...

Workout with Ella every Tuesday! 💪💪

Get ready for a fun, 40-minute workout with a warm-up and cool-down, all from the comfort of home. Join us live on Zoom at 11am!

Just grab a free ticket on our website and get ready to move.
👉 Book your spot here: https://buff.ly/4igXjGH
#OnlineExerciseClass

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💃🕺 Get Ready to Boogie at our Free Online Inclusive Dance Class! 🕺💃
Join Amanda for an Online Inclusive Dance Class - perfect for all abilities and designed to get you grooving.
📅 When: Fridays at 11am on Zoom
💸 Cost: FREE!
Details 👉 wheelpower.org.uk/activities/online-dance-class

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🧘‍♀️ Free Online Seated Yoga Class! 🧘‍♂️
Boost flexibility, strength, and mindfulness—all from your chair! 🪑 Join this inclusive, beginner-friendly session led by expert instructor Nina. 🌟
📅 When: Wednesdays, 11 AM (Zoom)
💸 Cost: Free!
Sign up now 👉 wheelpower.org.uk/yoga
#AccessibleYoga #SeatedYoga