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The notes form part of these financial statements
The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 30 November 2024
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Diversity Tennis is dedicated to providing tennis to absolutely anyone. Our sessions in Ely help improve mental and physical wellbeing, reduce isolation, and increase access to sport. During the financial year 2023-2024, our activities included: Walking Tennis and Wheely Walking Tennis offered tennis at a gentler pace to a diverse group of participants, such as older adults, wheelchair users, and people with short- and long-term health conditions. Many have previously been unable to access appropriate exercise. Benefits of increased exercise are clear and can include increased mobility, improved balance, and a reduced risk of falls for older adults. Each session is followed by a tea-and-cake social which has provided a vital space for connection, reducing isolation, and building support networks. SEND and After-School Tennis are adapted to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in developing confidence, coordination, and enjoyment of physical activity. Diversity Day, a free community event welcoming people of all ages and abilities to try tennis in a safe, inclusive environment. Community outreach – we’ve worked with local schools, veterans’ groups, social prescribers, Ely Foodbank, and attended events like Ely Pride to connect with people who might not otherwise feel that tennis is for them. Promotion and awareness – featured on local BBC and ITV, and recognised with the Cambridgeshire LTA Tennis for All Award (2024), helping to raise awareness of inclusive tennis and encouraging new participants to get involved All activities were delivered free or at low cost to participants and adapted to individual physical, mental, or social needs. The sessions enabled participants to stay active, feel included, and build lasting connections within their community.
We stay in close contact with the people and groups we work with, and we listen to their views throughout the year. Participants often share thoughts during sessions and over tea and cake after Walking Tennis sessions. This social gathering provides a key opportunity for conversation, allowing us to gather valuable feedback in a relaxed, informal setting. This approach has led to the development of new programs, such as our integrated Wheely and Walking Tennis sessions, which were created to meet a specific community need. Parents and carers of children attending SEND sessions have shared comments about their children’s confidence, enjoyment, and development. Teachers and school staff have provided feedback that directly informs our approach to working with children with SEND. We used this to adapt our sessions to focus on confidence-building and social skills, in addition to physical development. We’ve received warm feedback from individuals and families, including comments like: “Without any hesitation this group, this activity saved my life. I was truly in a very dark place” - “Walking tennis is now a very important part of my week” - “a place I feel safe and welcome” - “the highlight of my week” - “a big help to my son’s confidence” - “[The children’s] confidence has grown along with enjoyment” - “The tennis sessions have had a really positive impact with my class” - “The children love it. When it’s our turn they ask to go, and when it’s not they ask when it will be our turn again!” We stay connected with organisations including Ely Foodbank, social prescribers, and veterans’ groups, who help raise awareness of our sessions and share perspectives on local needs. The Cambridgeshire LTA Tennis for All Award 2024 recognised our approach and helped reinforce the value of our work to others.
No payroll scheme has been set up, directors have been paid on a subcontract basis for coaching.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
13 August 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Emma Thomas
Status: Director