LimbPower

Who we are

Limb Power was launched in November 2009 to engage amputees and individuals with limb impairments in physical activity, sport and the arts to improve quality of life and to aid lifelong rehabilitation.

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In July 2014 LimbPower became a National Disability Sports Organisation, sitting alongside WheelPower, Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport), Dwarf Sport, British Blind Sport (BBS), UK Deaf Sport, Mencap Sport and Special Olympics Great Britain (SOGB). Through this association and our work with the English Federation of Disability Sport and Sport England LimbPower help amputees and people with limb impairment reach their sporting potential. LimbPower also run arts based activities including confidence workshops and a photography club.

Our culture and values

Our vision is changing lives through the power of physical activity, sport and the arts.

Our mission is to engage amputees and individuals with limb impairments in regular and sustained participation in physical activity, sport and the arts to improve quality of life and to aid physical, social and psychological rehabilitation.

Our aims are to increase engagement, sustained participation and promote local inclusion to help limb impaired adults, young people and children reach their potential; to put each amputee and limb impaired person in touch with the right sport and leisure activity for their needs and ability. To provide expert knowledge and help to: the limb impaired, families, physiotherapists, prosthetists, orthotists, occupational therapists, case managers, lawyers, support workers, coaches and other sport providers on how to engage and adapt sport for the limb impaired.