The British Judo Trust helps judo change lives across the UK. Judo builds confidence, discipline, resilience and community, and our work ensures these benefits reach more people, in more places, every year.
Our impact focuses on three core areas.
Widening Participation: We help more people access judo by supporting grassroots clubs, outreach sessions, inclusive programmes and activities for beginners of all ages.
Developing People: Judo develops character, wellbeing and opportunity. We fund coaches, athletes and community initiatives that use judo to support personal growth and positive life skills.
Facility & Equipment Development: We provide grants for mats, kit, equipment and safer training environments so clubs can welcome more participants and deliver better sessions.
Why this matters: judo is more than a sport. It gives people somewhere to belong, something to focus on and the tools to grow. Our support helps clubs in disadvantaged areas, funds sessions for disabled participants, backs school and community projects, and upgrades dojos so they can thrive.
Your support directly enables this impact. Donations help buy beginner kits, fund taster sessions, improve facilities and support inclusive judo programmes. Funding applications from clubs, organisations and individuals allow us to invest where it’s needed most.