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Table Tennis England Disability Table Grant Scheme

Table Tennis England, the governing body of table tennis in England, is promoting their Disability Table Grant Scheme. This scheme allows organisations working with disabled people to purchase table tennis tables at a discounted rate through subsidised funding from Sport England. Through this they are encouraging clubs to target disabled players and create a more inclusive environment.

Man with dwarfism playing table tennis

Table tennis prides itself on being an all-inclusive sport. It is known to help reduce stress and increase awareness in people who have mental health problems such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

As an adaptable sport, it only takes minimal changes to the rules, layout and fundamentals of the game. For example, brighter, larger balls and bats are available for players with visual impairments. Coaching on the table can be delivered in 10 minute bouts, which means it can fit into your everyday routine.

The Disability Table Grant Scheme has one goal – to increase disabled people playing the sport. The tables offered in the Grant Scheme start from £157 and were specifically picked with our suppliers for their high quality.

You will also receive a resource pack which includes; 10 bats, 12 balls, a ladder board and knockout cup posters. The resources can help you to develop a competition style that suits your members. Delivery and installation is also covered.

The Scheme is awarded on an application basis and applicants should work with over-16s. Please note, replacement of worn tables is not covered by the Scheme.

Table Tennis England is the governing body of table tennis in England, responsible for representing, co-ordinating, administering, marketing and developing the sport in close co-operation with related bodies such as the English Schools Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) and the British Table Tennis Association for People with Disabilities (BTTAD).

How to apply:

Application forms can be downloaded here. For more information on the scheme, please contact Projects Officer Helen Dennett or call 01908 208885.