Transforming lives through sport
Sport provides tremendous benefits for people with disabilities. Improved fitness makes every day life easier.
Wheelchair Sport
A wide range of sports are available for people of all abilities.
Birthplace of the Paralympic Games
Since the first wheelchair games took place on 28 July 1948 Stoke Mandeville has been the home of wheelchair sport.
Wheel Appeal
Providing disabled people with sports wheelchairs, opportunities and facilities at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
Featured
- New opportunity to enable more disabled people to play sport
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With the 2012 London Paralympics taking place later this year WheelPower-British Wheelchair Sport are seeking a Sports Development Officer to help deliver the legacy of the Paralympics now and in the future.
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- Former England rugby coach Dick Best to speak at University fundraiser
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Former England and British Lions rugby coach Dick Best is among speakers at a fundraising night in aid of charity WheelPower at Buckinghamshire New University’s Students’ Union Venue
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- Virgin Money Giving Mini Wheelchair Marathon
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The Virgin Money Giving Mini Wheelchair Marathon is open to young people all over the UK in age category races: 11-13 years & 14-17years. The event is the official championship for wheelchair racing in the UK for young athletes.
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- The HBAA Charity Auction
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- The Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) each year selects a charity to support. Current Chair, Juliet Price has chosen Wheelpower.Read More
