a teammate like no other

When someone believes in you, it’s incredible what you can do.

Dame Kelly Holmes Trust puts world class athletes shoulder to shoulder with young people. Equipping them with a winning mindset and shaping their futures - it's a teammate like no other. Whether that’s building relationship skills, improving self-esteem or learning to stay focused, our sporting champions help the next generation move forward with confidence.

We believe athletes are inspirational role models. The positivity of their can-do, never quit attitude could benefit us all. We provide specialist training to enable these sportspeople to harness their unique skillset and pass it on to others, working directly with young people and also with our corporate partners. It’s a winning combination which gets incredible results.

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Our schools-based programmes

Motivating and aspirational, our school based programmes help students build healthy relationships in school and with the wider community, and understand the importance of physical and mental wellness. With a strong focus on their own personal development, it promotes positive behaviours and attitudes, and sets them up to achieve in education, work and life.

Our wellbeing programmes are delivered in your school by dedicated Trust athlete mentors and supports your students to develop confidence, resilience and self esteem. It is designed to support:

  • children with social workers

  • pupil premium

  • children with social emotional mental health challenges

  • and harder to engage children who would benefit from the support of a positive role model to achieve their potential

Find out more about our schools based programme, including content overview, feedback from previous participants and results.