Community Sports Foundation

Community Sports Foundation: Empowering People Through Sport.

We are a small business that started in April 2023, dedicated to providing inclusive sports and physical activities to children and young people who may not have access to mainstream education. Our programs are specifically designed for home-educated children, EOTAS (Education Other Than a School Setting) students, and those facing barriers to traditional schooling.

Many of the children we support experience serious anxiety, social and emotional mental health challenges, and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) conditions. Through high-quality physical education and sports coaching, we provide safe spaces where they can build resilience, confidence, and social connections.

Beyond working with children, we proudly partner with disabled charities in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire such as The Monday Nite Club, The Monday night football team, Worcestershire Ability Counts League, Active Gloucestershire, and we can move delivering tailored sports coaching for young adults and adults with disabilities and SEND conditions.

Our Holistic Approach to Sport.

At Community Sports Foundation, we embrace all aspects of sports, physical activity, and National Curriculum Physical Education. Our sessions focus on developing physical literacy—including catching, throwing, kicking, agility, balance, and coordination—to support well-rounded movement and skill development.

We have adopted the Play Their Way philosophy, ensuring that children have a voice, choice and journey helping them to shape their sporting experience the way they want. This approach is rooted in the United Nations Convention on Children’s Rights, supporting:

• Article 3: Best interests of the child
• Article 12: Respect for the child’s views
• Article 31: Right to rest, leisure, play, and culture

We understand that sports and physical activity are particularly beneficial for neurodiverse children and those with SEND conditions. More than just physical exercise, our sessions teach resilience, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression.

If you’re a home educator and would like to introduce your children to structured, engaging sports and physical activities, check out our Facebook page for details on locations. You are more than welcome to visit a session, and your first session is completely free under our taster session scheme!

Meet Our Head Coach: Rich 

Our head coach, Rich, brings 13 years of experience in PE teaching and sports coaching and holds multiple qualifications, including:

• Child care, child psychology, and MSc psychology
• DBS-checked and paediatric first aid trained
• Nine years of experience working with SEND children, young people, and adults
• Expertise in coaching physical education across Key Stage levels 1-4

Rich is a fully qualified PE teacher with UKCC coaching certifications in:

🏉 Rugby Union

🏉 Rugby League

⚽ Football & Futsal

🤾 Handball

🎾 Tennis

🏀 Dodgeball & Basketball

🏒 Hockey

🏏 Cricket

…and much more!

What to Expect in Our Sessions

Many parents ask, “What kind of sports do you coach?” or “What do your sessions look like?”

At Community Sports Foundation, our focus is on game-based learning, using a variety of tag games, ball games, and attacking/invasion games to develop key skills. Examples include:

• Foxes and hounds & rob the nest, linked to tag rugby and grassroots football
• Teamworking games like chain tag, alongside structured team sports such as cricket and dodgeball
• Activities built on physical literacy principles and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning models

We deliver an all-round sports and physical activities experience—educational, fun, and engaging. Unlike many providers who focus solely on football, we offer child-centred, multi-sport sessions designed to be inclusive, adaptable, and pressure-free.

Best of all, there is no need to book, and children are welcome to observe a session before joining in. Our groups are friendly and welcoming, and we’d love to have you with us!

Our Weekly Schedule

We offer structured sports sessions throughout the week at multiple locations:

• Monday: Cheltenham, Pittville Park (GL52 3EJ) 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Brizen Skate Park (GL51 4XA) 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

• Tuesday: Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground (GL16 8DS) 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
• Wednesday: NERF at Stratford Park (GL5 4AJ) 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Charfield Village Hall (GL12 8TG) 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

• Thursday: Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground (GL16 8DS) 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

NERF at Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground (GL16 8DS) 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Our Mission & Vision

We aim to promote social inclusion by preventing isolation, supporting individual development, and enabling people and children with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Our vision is to foster a society where people with learning disabilities and autism are:

✔ Treated equally

✔ Given respect

✔ Recognised for their achievements

✔ Welcomed everywhere in the community

Core Values

Our work is guided by strong principles:

• Respect, Dignity, Health, Happiness, Inclusion, and Recognition
• Excellence, Integrity, Self-Discipline, Humility, Courage, Determination, Unselfishness, Cheerfulness
• Discipline, Respect for Others, Loyalty, and Selfless Commitment

Our Objectives

We are committed to reducing social exclusion by delivering recreational and leisure activities that help individuals become regular members of society.

For adults and children with learning disabilities and autism, accessing sports in the community is often difficult. We actively promote inclusive, enjoyable, and regular physical activity, making sport accessible to all.

Join Us—Your First Session is Free!

Every child and adult deserve the chance to experience the joy of sport. We offer a FREE taster session to all new participants! Come along and discover the transformative power of physical activity at Community Sports Foundation—where we believe in a healthy mind in a healthy body.

To book your free session, text Rich on 07565907613, or visit our Facebook page for full details!

Contact info

• 07565907613
• communitysportsfoundation@outlook.com
• Rich Goulding

5 Yew Tree Drive
Cheltenham
GL52 9HB

Inclusion statement

Inclusion Statement for Community Sports Foundation

At Community Sports Foundation, we believe in the power of sports to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their background, abilities, or identity, feels welcome and valued.

We are committed to:

• Diversity: Celebrating the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our community.
• Equity: Ensuring fair access to opportunities and resources for all participants.
• Inclusion: Creating a supportive space where everyone can thrive and contribute.

Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to break down barriers, promote understanding, and build a community where everyone can enjoy the benefits of sports. Together, we can make a difference and inspire positive change.

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