Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Est: 16th of April 2026
Registered charity: 1217645
Foundation Objectives
To relieve the needs of emergency service personnel in the UK (including Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Armed Forces, Ambulance Service and frontline NHS staff) and their families who are in need by reason of disability or ill-health by providing opportunities to partake in adaptive sports programmes and any other support which will enable them to participate fully in such activities.
To advance in life and relieve the needs of young offenders aged 10 to 17 by providing support and activities which develop their skills, capabilities and capacities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
We aim to deliver the following projects and programmes
- Regional, national and international sporting events
- National Blue Light leagues
- International Blue Light sports teams
- Regional and national adaptive sports centres
- A national trust to deliver grants and match funding
- Youth offender rehabilitation schemes
Mission Statement
To unite and uplift the UK’s service and support communities, emergency, volunteer, blue light, civil service, and armed forces, by providing accessible adaptive sports. We exist to ensure that every hero who has served our nation, whether in uniform, in service, or in support, has the opportunity to thrive through adaptive sport. By breaking down barriers and building up confidence, we help those facing physical, mental, or neurodiverse challenges rediscover strength, connection, and joy.
Guided by respect, inclusion and courage.
Core Values
Inclusion – We welcome and respect every individual, embracing diversity in all its forms.
Empowerment – We help people discover their strength, ability, and potential beyond perceived limits.
Community – We foster connection, camaraderie, and mutual support among those who have served.
Resilience – We champion perseverance, adaptability, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Respect – We honour the service, experiences, and dignity of every participant.
Excellence – We deliver safe, high-quality, and impactful programmes that make a lasting difference.
How are we going to achieve this?
Through the power of adaptive sports recovery
BLS will work alongside government agencies as well as local government organisations and departments, national and regional charities, national sporting governing bodies and community sports teams to deliver safe spaces, opportunities to participate in and excel in adaptive sports across a wide range of team and individual sports and leisure activities.
We recognise that not everyone will have an interest in adaptive sports, so we will also provide opportunities for communities to come together across a variety of hobby groups.
