The Panathlon Foundation

Who we are

Panathlon is a national charity which gives young people with disabilities and special educational needs every year the opportunity to take part in competitive sport. In 2024/25, a record 74,383 young people participated in our events - mainly through competitions held externally with other schools, with additional participants with our in-school virtual programme.

We have over 25 years’ experience providing sporting competitions for a range of age groups including primary, Key Stage 3, secondary and 16+. We provide multisport, swimming, boccia, football, 10-pin bowling, cricket and a range of impairment-specific programmes which take place across 44 English counties, 12 unitary areas in Wales and new to Northern Ireland.

Our competitive pathway begins with local events, leading to county and regional finals, many held at prestigious Olympic and Paralympic venues.