Tenbury Community poop Ltd Opens ‘Poolpod’ from a £5,000 Grant from Wooden Spoon Worcestershire
WorcestershirePoolpod at Tenbury Community Pool Ltd, a Specialist Equipment & Facilities project focused on improving accessibility within the swimming pool, in Worcestershire, has been awarded a grant of £5,000. This project, aimed at providing inclusive access to swimming for individuals with mobility challenges, is set to have a significant impact on the local community.
Poolpod supports the ongoing development of Tenbury Community Pool Ltd, a registered charity serving Tenbury Wells and surrounding areas with a 25-metre swimming pool, fully equipped gym, and meeting facilities. The centre is operated by Halo Leisure, which took over service delivery on 1st April 2025.
This new Specialist Equipment & Facilities project, which opened on 30th June 2025, provides a safe and dignified means of pool entry for people with limited mobility, enabling greater participation in swimming and aquatic exercise.
The project was generously funded by a grant from Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby. Wooden Spoon supports Tenbury Community Pool’s commitment to creating inclusive environments that promote accessibility, health, and wellbeing.
Wooden Spoon is a charitable organisation dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the rugby community. Known for its commitment to supporting children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage across the UK and Ireland, the charity has funded numerous projects that offer meaningful opportunities for development and inclusion. With a long-standing track record of impactful, community-led initiatives, Wooden Spoon works to improve lives through physical, educational, and social projects.
Through partnerships like this, Wooden Spoon continues its mission to bring about positive, lasting change in communities.
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