Sport Changes Life

⛳ Save the Date – SCL Golf Day ⛳ We’re delighted to announce the return of the Sport Changes Life Charity Golf Day for 2026! 📅 Friday 18th September 2026 📍 Malone Golf Club, Belfast Following another fantastic year, we’re proud to once again be supported by our headline sponsor, Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge & Spice Group. Expect a day of great golf, networking with colleagues and friends of the foundation , and meaningful impact as we continue raising aspirations through sport. 💙 To hear more and see how to get involved, please email info@sportchangeslife.com More details to follow… ⛳️ #SportChangesLife #CharityGolfDay #SaveTheDate #Golf #NuDelhi #RaisingAspirations

🌍 This term, Sport Changes Life proudly delivered our Sport-led Environmental Education Programme in partnership with @phoenixni , engaging 171 pupils across five schools so far (Apr-Jun ‘26). The schools were: 📍 Forthriver Primary School 📍 Knocknagoney Primary School 📍 Glengormley Integrated Primary School 📍 Blackmountain Primary School 📍 Springfield Primary School We're already seeing a real impact, with 92% of participating pupils reporting a greater understanding of practical skills for environmental conservation. 🌱 A huge thank you to all of the schools and Phoenix Energy for supporting this initiative. We're excited to build on this success and look forward to working with more schools in the new academic year and especially schools across the Belfast Special School Business Education Partnership (BSSBEP). 🤝 🌍 🤸🏼‍♂️

👏 A huge thank you to Forge Physiotherapy (Lisburn)! 👏 We’re incredibly grateful for their support in funding our 8-week Honour Roll programme with P7 pupils at Anahilt Primary School — delivered as part of Sport Changes Life’s Beyond Business initiative. Beyond Business connects the private sector with local communities, using sport as a powerful vehicle to give back in a meaningful and lasting way.🤝 Through this programme, pupils took part in a sport-led personal development journey, exploring key PDMU themes, building confidence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging positive life choices.💪🏻 It has been brilliant to deliver this in the school and witness the engagement shown by all the pupils. This opportunity simply wouldn’t have been possible without Forge Physiotherapy’s commitment to making a positive impact in their local community. 🙌🏻 Be sure to give them a follow! 📸 Check out some pictures from the programme below!

🎉 An incredible start to #SportConnects! 150 children from across @lisburnccc together to celebrate the launch of this exciting new @SEUPB PEACEPLUS funded programme we are delivering along @Sportchanges @peaceplayersni Press Release here: lnkd.in/ekGAaFGb

We’re proud to be part of #SportConnects 🙌 In partnership with Healthy Kidz & PeacePlayers NI, this exciting new programme will bring communities together across Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council through sport - building meaningful connections, supporting wellbeing and developing the next generation of young leaders. Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), this initiative highlights the power of sport to create positive social change and strengthen communities. Great to be working alongside all partners to make a real impact 🤝 🔗 Read the full press release: healthy-kidz.com/2026/06/09/spo…

This morning at Olympia Leisure Centre and Spa, the team facilitated a unique Belfast SEN Festival of Sport, in collaboration with the Belfast Special Schools Business Education Partnership (BSSBEP). 🤝 We were delighted to bring together pupils from Harberton School, Cedar Lodge School, St. Gerard’s Special School and Rosstulla School for a morning centred on sport, teamwork and personal development.The event provided a fun, inclusive environment where young people could build confidence, enhance communication skills and experience a range of new sporting activities. Beyond the physical activity, the morning created meaningful opportunities for pupils to connect with peers from different schools, fostering new friendships among those who share similar experiences. The enthusiasm, positivity and engagement on display throughout the morning was a testament to the importance of inclusive initiatives such as this. 🙌🏻 A special thank you to the wonderful team at the Kingsbridge Foundation, who supported the event and get behind many worthy community causes. 👏🏻 A sincere thanks to all schools, partners and participants who contributed to making it such a fun morning. We look forward to building on today and continuing to create further inclusive opportunities for young people. 🫶🏻

A huge congratulations to the Ulster University Men’s College Basketball Team who were recognised at last nights UU #Colours2026 awards - as Ulster University Team of the Year Belfast Campus at Titanic Belfast. This recognition comes following a great season which saw the team crowned both Irish Varsity Division B Winners and Irish Colleges Division 2 Winners — a fantastic achievement by the squad throughout the year. 🏀🏆 Special congratulations also to Kingsbridge Foundation Victory Scholar Jack Spellman and his teammates on well-deserved recognition. Jack also picked up MVP during this years varsity tournament, and it was nice that his father was in attendance last night to celebrate with him👏🏻👏🏻 @ulsteruni_sport @ulsterunibball

A fantastic morning spent at another Boccia Tournament held at the West Armagh Consortium Building with the The Westenders group. 🔥 Supported by @arkhousing through the Shared Housing Programme, the session gave group members the opportunity to come together, enjoy each other’s company and try a new sport with plenty of competitive fun along the way. The atmosphere throughout the morning was brilliant, with high spirits, lots of laughter and great engagement from everyone involved. It was equally enjoyable for staff (Alan & Mac) to see people encouraging one another and everyone simply having a good time! 🫶🏻🤝 Sessions like these highlight how important it can be to create opportunities for people to get out, stay active and remain physically, mentally and socially connected. Sometimes it’s the simple activities and shared experiences that can have the biggest impact on wellbeing and community connection. A really enjoyable morning all round 👏

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Today marked a fantastic celebration at the latest Honour Roll Primary School Festival held at the Hammer Youth Club. 🏆 Over the past 8 weeks, p7 pupils from Edenbrooke Primary Schooll, Forth River Primary School and Holy Cross Boys' Primary School have participated and come together through the Honour Roll programme, building friendships, developing new skills and embracing the values of teamwork, inclusion and good relations. 🤩 The festival was a brilliant way to finish the programme, with all schools taking part in a fun-filled carousel of activities and workshops, creating plenty of energy, laughter and memories as they start thinking about big school. The project was initiated and supported by @ClanmilHousing  and further supported by the ‘Housing for All’ Shared Housing Programme. A special thanks to Lauren and Ashleigh in particular from Clanmil Housing. 🙏🏻 Initiatives like this play such an important role in encouraging young people to become more active, experience new sports, build healthy relationships and develop a stronger understanding of good relations within our communities. An excellent day and a brilliant example of young people learning, growing and celebrating together. 👏

𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 | 𝟮𝟱/𝟮𝟲 | 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 | 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻 ‘Out of Adversity – I Have Found A Second Home” Stevens Institute of Technology alum Jack Spellman talks about overcoming injury setbacks to embracing new opportunities, Jack shares a powerful reflection on resilience and growth, and sharing his journey in Belfast to date 🏀💪 Supported by @kingsbridgehosp Foundation Read more below 👇🏼 sportchangeslife.com/news/kingsbrid…

Sport Changes Life was delighted to host celebration events yesterday morning at Nendrum College, Comber and Movilla High Schooll, Newtownards, recognising the achievements of participants involved in the Young Ambassadors programme, supported by EPPOC. The programme, delivered in partnership with local neighbourhood policing teams, has engaged pupils aged 11–14 in a team-building and multi-sport led personal development journey, combining physical activity with educational workshops focused on community safety, risk-taking behaviours and building positive relationships within their communities. 💪🏻 The Newtownards Neighbourhood Policing Team particularly highlighted the importance of collaboration in creating opportunities for young people, using alternative education through sport to promote inclusion, diversity and respect, while supporting participants to develop as role models and ambassadors in their local areas. 🙌🏻 The celebration events recognised the commitment and progress of all participants, with pupils receiving certificates and Sport Changes Life t-shirts in acknowledgment of their involvement throughout the programme. 👕 👏🏻 We extend a sincere thank you to both schools, their dedicated teachers, and the team from @PSNIArdsNDown for their weekly involvement and collaboration in delivering this impactful initiative.

🏃🏻‍♂️THANK YOU #TeamSCL 💛🩷 A huge thank you to our 5 runners — Paul Martin (Mammoth Design), William Wilson (WW Chartered Accountants), Lynda Brudenell (Forge Physiotherapy), Gareth Brown (Ambassador), and Alan Teggart (SCL CEO), for taking the time and running the London Landmarks Half Marathon yesterday! A great experience! Thank you also to everyone who donated, shared, and supported the team. Together, you have helped raise over £4,000 so far for Sport Changes Life’s work across our communities. 🔗 justgiving.com/campaign/scl-l… Thank you for being part of it. 🏃‍♂️✨ London Landmarks Half Marathon #LLHM2026

Through support from The Executive Office Central Good Relations Fund, Sport Changes Life has been delivering a series of sport-led intervention initiatives over the last 9 months across Belfast, Armagh, Lisburn and Newtownabbey, aimed at strengthening community connections and promoting positive engagement. 🙏🏻 This week, we were proud to celebrate the achievements of our Belfast eHoops group, delivered in partnership with Impact Training and Workforce Training. Over the past 16 weeks, participants from different backgrounds have come together through sport, building relationships, exploring cultural differences, and developing mutual understanding in an inclusive and supportive environment. 🤝 The programme concluded with a celebration event at The Chester Restaurant, where participants were recognised for their commitment and success in achieving an OCN Level 1 in Good Relations, alongside their overall engagement in the initiative. Continued support from The Executive Office CGRG plays a vital role in helping us to break down barriers, foster respect, and improve community relations through power of sport. 🫶🏻 @ExecOfficeNI #sportchangeslife #tbuc #goodrelations

Sport Changes Life recently facilitated an intergenerational event on behalf of support from Belfast City Council’s Health Development Unit, with pupils from Ashfield Boys High School, Mitchell House School and local residents from East Belfast. This event was designed to promote a positive experience towards physical activity within an inclusive environment, also ensuring that individuals with disabilities could participate fully with those from the wider community. Taking place at Inverary Community Centre, the morning included an intergenerational boccia tournament, which brought together participants of all ages, encouraging new connections and shared experiences through sport. The event concluded with lunch and a presentation of medals and trophies, recognising the enthusiasm, effort, and achievements. Initiatives such as this demonstrate the powerful role sport can play as a platform for inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement, helping to break down barriers while encouraging active lifestyles for all. Thankful to support and help deliver 🙏🏻🫶🏻

𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣 2026 - 24 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤!! 🏃‍♂️ Meet #TeamSCL – Alan Teggart🏃‍♂️
CEO of Sport Changes Life Foundation Next up in our runner introductions is no stranger to the foundation, Alan Teggart. He is not only representing the charity — but the team, the board, and everyone whose lives are touched by our programmes. Alan, from Co. Armagh, describes himself as an advanced runner (only with a ball at his feet!!), and has spent the last 12 years with the foundation. He has huge involvement in sport away from the foundation but continues to use it daily to inspire, connect, and empower. Now he’s lacing up his running shoes to take on his first‑ever half marathon for the cause he lives and breathes. Here is what he shared👇 --- Why I'm Running "I have been with the foundation for 12 years now & I want to actively get involved in fundraising for the young people & older adults whose lives are positively impacted by our work." What The Challenge Means To Me "For me, this run is about showing commitment — to our mission, our team, and the people who rely on us. It’s a chance to step outside my comfort zone just like those we support do, every day. It's also a constant reminder to myself why we love what we do!" Fun Fact "Having played football for 20+ years, I actually hate running!! This will be my first half marathon I will have been involved in." --- Quick‑Fire Questions Go‑to running song:
"Anything upbeat (and some Luke Combs)" Favourite place to train:
"Anywhere flat. Very flat. Ideally downhill. Bonus points if there’s a coffee at the end." One word to describe the half marathon:
Proud!! Most important item in the running kit:
"My trusted pair of running shoes! Nobody likes sore feet!" Pre‑race ritual:
"A quiet moment to relax, reset, and remind myself why I’m there" Your ‘Why’:
"Represent our team, board, and those we impact daily" Post‑race celebration plan:
"Spend time with our charity runners, who we are very thankful for!" --- We thank Alan for taking on the roads of London, as he steps up for #TeamSCL and the communities we proudly work in. 💙💛 👉 Support Alan & the team here:
🔗 justgiving.com/campaign/scl-l…