Helping Children and Young People

Berkshire Youth Games

Berkshire Youth Games is an event for children of all abilities covering 11 sports. Children with severe learning difficulties and physical difficulties are encouraged to take part. A number are able to participate in conventional sports, but those unable to do so participate in Boccia, an adapted sport for children with special needs. The Foundation, through a Sport Relief Grant, supported over 40 children by providing a grant for Boccia sets, a hoist and protective flooring for the gymnasium.

Particularly Handicapped

The group runs a club outside Reading for children from 8 – 18 years of age with significant special needs and disabilities. They were desperately short of games and equipment for those young people and wished to undertake more activities to instil more confidence in those attending. A grant of £800 was provided by ‘Give a Child a Chance’ to support the group.