The Access Archery Fund is an initiative to help more disabled people experience the benefits of archery, supported by Archery GB, in partnership with The Fletchers' Trust.
The fund is designed to support Archery GB clubs and Archery Activity Partners (AAPs) in growing or improving their disability archery offer. Whether it's through purchasing adaptive equipment, training inclusive coaches, or making facilities more accessible, this fund will help deliver meaningful, grassroots change.
Gayle Pink, Archery GB's Head of Participation, said: "This fund is about making a real impact, removing barriers and opening doors for disabled people in archery."
There are three ways to donate to the Access Archery Fund online. Watch this video for more ways to donate or keep reading for step-by-step instructions for donating online. Here's how you can make a difference and fund opportunities for disabled archers to get involved and stay active in our sport.
When you're making a purchase (such as buying your Archery GB membership, entering a competition or booking your place on a course), you'll see a donation prompt at checkout. Click 'Yes' and complete the simple donation form.
• Log in to the Members' Portal
• Click the heart icon on your dashboard
• Choose to donate or submit fundraising contributions on behalf of your club, AAP, school or group
This video also takes you through how to donate via the Members' Portal:
Non-members can still donate to the fund. Click donate at the top of our website or click the button below then click the 'Donate' button on the homepage:
You can also support the fund by buying an Access Archery Fund badge at Archery GB national events or from our online shop. All proceeds from sales of the badge go into the Access Archery Fund and you get a quiver badge for your quiver!
Are you ready to fundraise to support the Access Archery Fund? Click the button below to download our fundraising guide full of event ideas, promotional materials, and a sponsor form. Plus, you can also download social media images and posters for you to use and share.
Fundraising guide Social media images and poster
Whether you're hosting a fun shoot, coffee morning or setting yourself a personal challenge, your support makes a big difference. Plus, let us know what you're planning and it may feature on Archery GB's channels using our fundraising registration form.
Applications to the Access Archery Fund will open in April 2026.
Both Archery GB clubs and AAPs can apply to the fund. Before applying, please ensure your club or AAP is affiliated with Archery GB.
Before applications open, we're focused on building the fund through donations, events, and club fundraising initiatives.
Full criteria and a step-by-step guide to applying will be available ahead of the opening date.
The Fletchers' Trust has awarded grants to archers of all abilities from grassroots club archers to Paralympic champions. Read about how funding from The Fletchers' Trust has helped support individual archers, in their own words. Although the new Access Archery Fund will only be available to AGB clubs and Archery Activity Partners, rather than individuals, we wanted to highlight the huge impact funding can have on supporting disability archery. The Fletchers' Trust will continue to support individual archers.
Shay Boyd first got into archery after his dad returned to the sport in 2013 after a long break. He went along with him and shot on and off as a club archer for the first seven years.
He said: “I really enjoyed the competition/ performance aspect of the sport and decided to take it more seriously. I was delighted to be accepted onto the Archery GB Olympic Performance Pathway. I started on the National Talent Development Programme (NTDP), then progressed to Conversion Academy then finally onto the World Class Programme where I currently train full time at the Performance Archery Centre in Lilleshall.
“The funding I received from the Fletchers’ Trust has enabled me to purchase new arrows that are better suited to my bow. Without the support of the Trust, I would not have been in a position to obtain these new arrows that I desperately needed. Having the Trust's assistance has helped so much on my archery journey. Having the opportunity to upgrade my equipment has given me peace of mind, confidence and takes away some of the worries, allowing me to concentrate solely on my performance.”
Katie MacFarlane first discovered archery in July 2023 as part of a have a go session, arranged as a team building exercise for a first aid group she was part of.
She said: “I missed the target more times than I hit it, but instantly fell in love with the process of shooting, and found it incredibly beneficial for my physical and mental health - both of which were poor.
“As soon as the next beginners course came up in November 2023, I signed up. I was able to purchase a basic beginners’ bow, and for the last year and a half, I have been shooting at every possible opportunity. I soon outgrew the bow, and needed to purchase better equipment. Fortunately, I found out about the Fletchers’ Trust, who were able to give me a grant to help me upgrade to a more appropriate setup. Without this grant, I would not be able to compete at the level I do.”
Katie used her bow to shoot at the 20th international Island Games in Orkney this summer where she won silver in the mixed pairs event and came 6th in the FITA, obtaining her first FITA star.”
Philam Nguyen’s life has primarily revolved around sports. From a young age he played sports which he said gave him an outlet for the frustration and emotional turmoil he had during his adolescence.
Originally, he focussed on wheelchair basketball but, following major surgery which ended his basketball career, he decided to look for another pursuit.
The Centre of Excellence for Disabled Archers in Kent (CEDAK) introduced him to archery which became his new passion.
He said: “Last year, I was a victim of the theft of my car. Unfortunately, along with my car, several items of my archery equipment was in there. It had been a hard year, and the loss of that property sent me rather spiralling. It was then that CEDAK suggested contacting The Fletchers’ Trust to apply for support for funding and replacement of my equipment. That was my positive glimmer, my silver lining as it were. I had lost motivation before that. But knowing that I had the support of CEDAK and The Fletchers’ Trust provided the boost of morale I needed to get back on the field once again.
“This sport has provided me with more than just an outlet for my need to satiate my competitive nature. But also, the incredible sense of community and inclusion no matter one's disability is an aspect of the sport I am so humbly grateful for.”
