No Cost Participation Underpins Everything we do
Sport For Everyone
There are people all across Perth & Kinross who'd love the chance to be more active - to have fun, make friends, learn something new, or simply move a little more. Some just haven't found the right opportunity yet. Others aren't sure where to start.
That's where we come in.
Whether your ambition is to try a new sport for the first time, build confidence and make friends, or compete at the highest level - Perth & Kinross Disability Sport exists to help you get there. We support people of all ages with a physical or learning disability, vision impairment, or hearing loss to discover sport and physical activity, at every stage of their journey.
Here are just three of their stories.
Wiktoria was 13 when she first tried Frame Running - a sport designed for people with neurological conditions affecting mobility, balance and coordination, using a 3-wheeled frame to run independently. She was hooked instantly, and went on to win medal after medal. But that was just the beginning.
Since then, Wiktoria has thrown herself into swimming, various wheelchair sports, and now wheelchair fencing, where she's won medals across the UK and joined the British Fencing Wheelchair Athlete Development Programme. She dreams of representing Great Britain one day.
Her advice to anyone starting out? "Try all kinds of different sports to see what you enjoy - you never know where the journey can take you."
Brogan started with gymnastics at just three years old, then discovered a natural talent for swimming. When Perth & Kinross Disability Sport introduced her to Boccia, everything clicked - she now plays with Perth Eagles Boccia and has won gold at national championships alongside her closest friends.
Brogan's mum, Kerry, says sport has transformed her confidence: "Brogan thrives on being part of a team and absolutely loves being around people."
Brogan herself puts it simply: "I don't have a favourite sport, as boccia and swimming are so different from each other and I love them both."
In 2026, she was named a finalist for Disability Sport Personality of the Year.
Charlie has cerebral palsy and tried wheelchair basketball for the first time in 2021, after being connected to Perth & Kinross Disability Sport. He was hooked instantly - and it wasn't long before he was training weekly with Perth Eagles and Dundee Dragons and competed in his first national championship.
Along the way, Charlie faced setbacks, including a period in leg casts that stopped him training. He refused to let it hold him back, returning stronger and going on to compete across the UK and abroad.
His sister Rachael says it best: "Watching my little brother play is a constant reminder that strength isn't just physical - it's the mindset."
Charlie's ambition? To one day represent Team GB at the Paralympics.
How We Help
Stories like these don't happen by accident. Here's how we make them possible.
Connecting - We bring people together, introducing individuals to coaches and clubs where they can try new activities for the first time, and connecting aspiring athletes with the specialist support they need.
Engaging - We work in partnership with many local clubs, governing bodies of sport, NHS Tayside, and local disability service organisations to identify new opportunities across our community.
Creating - We create taster events where people of all abilities can try a sport for the very first time - because with disability sport, you really won't know until you've tried.
Coaching - Through our network of fully qualified coaches, we support people at every stage, from absolute beginners right through to performance-level athletes.
No Cost, No Barriers
Wiktoria, Brogan and Charlie all have one thing in common: every session, every competition, every step of their journey with Perth & Kinross Disability Sport has been at no cost to them or their families. That's not an accident - it's our #NoCostParticipation approach, and it's central to everything we do. We believe cost should never be the reason someone misses out on sport.
But none of it is possible without support.
If you'd like to help us reach more people like Wiktoria, Brogan and Charlie, you can donate today - every pound goes toward keeping our sessions, events, and coaching free for the people who need them - Donate - JustGiving
Want to get involved another way - volunteering, partnering with us, or simply have a question? Get in touch with our Branch Coordinator, Graeme Doig, at graeme@pkds.org.uk.
