PAL Fitness Education CIC is a not-for-profit organisation providing inclusive, active, and educational opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We deliver bespoke programmes that improve health, wellbeing, confidence, and life skills for those who face barriers to mainstream participation.

A dedicated PAL minibus would transform our ability to safely and reliably transport SEND children to and from our services, tackling one of the biggest barriers to participation. It would directly support:

• Adapted Cycling Sessions — enabling children with SEND to access our inclusive cycling programme using specialist bikes, improving fitness, coordination, and confidence.

• Enhanced Learning Opportunity (Alternative Provision) — transporting learners to sessions where adapted bikes are used as a catalyst for improving educational, social, and life skills.

• SEND Holiday Activities & Day Trips — providing safe group transport for children to enjoy inclusive experiences and activities during school holidays.

• SEND Swimming Support Scheme — offering reliable travel for children accessing our structured SEND swimming programme.

The minibus would also save PAL around £5,000 a year on vehicle hire, allowing those funds to be reinvested directly into activity delivery, equipment, and SEND support services.

The Mini Bus would ensure more children with SEND can access life-enhancing, inclusive opportunities, improving their health, education, and social outcomes.