Nissan Possibilities Project
As part of Nissan’s Possibilities Project which to create more opportunities for people from Under Represented Groups, Nissan have teamed up with Sported to create more sporting opportunities for young disabled people
Young Disabled People have significantly less opportunities to participate in sport despite the well-known physical and mental health benefits… Sported have teamed up with Nissan to change this.
Over the past three years Sported has worked closely with Nissan to deliver several disability inclusion programmes which have gone from strength to strength each year. Most notably, our Tyne & Wear Project which focused on supporting 7 community sport groups (located in Sunderland and Tyne & Wear) to develop their confidence and knowledge around disability inclusion.
The Possibilities Project encompassed a number of different elements including bespoke training, volunteer support, funding, 1-1 consultation with Sported’s Disability Lead and networking opportunities.
Programme impact
Grants provided vital support for groups and enabled them to deliver disability inclusive provision and volunteering opportunities for Nissan Sunderland Employees which has provided groups with support with essential maintenance, the creation of safe spaces and the delivery of events.
950
young people directly supported from the programme
30
disabled young people more active, including 12 young people who are active for the first time due to a brand new weekly session in Sunderland
24
disability awareness sessions/consultations contributed to a change in approach and attitude towards disability
5
young disabled people aged 18-25 from the community groups will embark on a leadership journey with the support of Sported, Nissan and Smile through Sport
