The Nick Matthew Foundation aims to create an environment that makes Squash fully inclusive and accessible for everyone.
We are looking to register as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in October 2024 and are based in Sheffield.
Although inspired by Nick Matthew and the sport, we will extend well beyond the squash court, embracing its broader legacy as a powerful force for social good, personal development, and community growth.
We will cater for everyone, from those who have never played Squash before to those who dream of becoming the best in the World, like our founder Nick Matthew OBE (3 x World Squash Champion).
We strongly believe that our world class coaches and educators can be inspirational mentors and influential role models for all. With their support many people facing challenges in their everyday lives will have an equal opportunity to unlock their true potential.
Squash’s recent inclusion as an Olympic sport provides the Nick Matthew Foundation a remarkable platform to inspire, support, and empower thousands of people to get involved, leading up to the 2028 Olympics and beyond.
Squash is a sport that has the power to unite communities
From ‘Grassroots to Greatness’ the Nick Matthew Foundation will symbolise the many benefits of Squash all around the world.
Improving lives through Squash – The Nick Matthew Foundation has a vision to change lives and enhance communities through squash. Together we can make a difference to people’s lives, from physical health and emotional wellbeing, to supporting education, social engagement and community cohesion.
We have an unshakeable ambition to create welcoming environments and opportunities that engage and inspire children, young people, and older people to achieve their full potential.
Many people today face a number of challenges including the impact of inequalities on health, education, and employment opportunities and rates of offending and reoffending.
By utilising the researched and proven benefits of Squash, we are committed to helping children, young people and older people make a positive difference to their lives.
Harnessing the power of the Nick Matthew Foundation our aim is to positively change lives and transform communities by providing a supportive environment that encourages a strong sense of belonging.
The Nick Matthew Foundation will embed values, behaviours, characteristics, and a positive mindset required to tackle the many challenges that people today may face due to inequalities in everyday life.
Our projects and programmes will improve health and mental wellbeing, helping to build confidence, self-esteem and develop structures and resilience required to succeed in education, work and modern life.
We will strive to work collaboratively with key partners, including local voluntary organisations, schools, sports clubs and where appropriate commercial businesses.
We believe our approach is an effective way of ensuring local communities are committed to the success, sustainability and continued development of every programme and project.
Resilience
How we bounce back from any setbacks is far more important than how we act when things are going well.
We celebrate triumphs through adversity.
Strength
Developing people as individuals but also collectively as part of a group.
We create ‘super strengths’ along the way.
Work ethic
Giving your absolute best to everything you do. Success isn’t down to winning or losing but what you give from yourself & learn about yourself during the journey.
We play with passion.
We have set 4 key strategic objectives:
To measure and understand our performance against our strategic objectives we will regularly ask ourselves:
The Nick Matthew Foundation will:
