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Special Olympics Great Britain

Impact Report 2024

Special Olympics Great Britain is the largest provider of year-round sport and competition for children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities across England, Scotland and Wales. In 2024 it engaged 12,666 athletes across 27 sports, held its first National Winter Games in Italy, and expanded its Athlete Leadership Programme to 83 trained leaders. Note: SOGB serves both youth and adult athletes, not exclusively young people.

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Year-round sport and competition for children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities; Motor Activity Training Programme for those with profound and multiple learning difficulties; Athlete Leadership Programme; National Winter and Summer Games; coach education with National Governing Bodies Custom geography from upload: National (UK-wide)

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 12,666 athletes engaged in 2024, including 10,110 through the Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP)
Key Metric 2 75 competitions delivered across 27 sports, a 17% increase on 2023, involving more than 2,200 athletes
Key Metric 3 5,940 volunteers and around 100 accredited clubs supported delivery across England, Scotland and Wales

Key Outcomes

  • Athlete Leadership Programme trained 36 new Athlete Leaders in 2024, bringing the total to 83, up from just seven when the programme began
  • 20% increase in athlete registrations in 2024 compared with 2023, alongside growth in volunteer registrations
  • Partnership with Active Norfolk generated a wellbeing value of £45 for every £1 invested

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