Goalball UK Celebrates Year of Transformation and Growth in 2024 Impact Report 

GOALBALL UK has recently released its Impact and Progress Report for 2024, highlighting a year of significant achievements and setting the stage for an ambitious future.

The report details the organization’s successes in restructuring its performance pathway, expanding community outreach, and strengthening its commitment to inclusivity.

Mark Winder, CEO said:

“2024 has been a year of transformation for Goalball UK. We’ve navigated challenges with resilience and innovation, always keeping our community at the heart of everything we do.”

Key achievements highlighted in the report include:

• Restructured Performance Pathway: A revamped program offering clear progression routes and enhanced support for athletes of all levels.
• Expanded Community Outreach: Increased engagement with schools, clubs, and community groups, introducing goalball to new audiences and fostering participation.
• New Staff and Coaches: Investment in experienced professionals to elevate training standards and athlete development.
• Fundraising Success: Secured vital funding to support programs and initiatives despite the challenging economic climate.
• Positive Survey Results: High levels of member satisfaction were reported, with strong feedback on inclusivity, communication, and overall experience.

The report also emphasises Goalball UK’s commitment to its new strategy, ‘Empowering Our People,’ which will launch on February 26^th, 2025. This strategy focuses on developing players, workforce, and partnerships to build a thriving and inclusive goalball community.

John Grosvenor, Chair of Goalball UK said:

“We are excited about the future of goalball in the UK. Our commitment to empowering our people will drive our success and ensure that goalball continues to have a positive impact on the lives of many.”

To read the full Goalball UK Impact and Progress Report 2024, please visit: https://goalballuk.com/annual-report-2024/.