We’re proud to announce a new partnership between the Scarborough Group Foundation (SGF), our charitable arm, and the Nick Matthew Foundation (NMF), strengthening our commitment to driving meaningful change in communities across the UK.
This new collaboration builds on SGF’s longstanding support for racket sports, including the establishment of the Scarborough Squash & Rackets Academy – a pioneering initiative launched to promote physical activity, inclusivity and youth development through squash and similar disciplines. The partnership with the Nick Matthew Foundation marks a natural evolution of this commitment, supporting programmes that use squash to engage and uplift young people with disabilities.
Inspired by three-time World Squash Champion Nick Matthew, the NMF works to make squash and other racket sports fully inclusive and accessible. Through inclusive coaching sessions delivered in partnership with local organisations like Talbot Specialist School in Sheffield, the initiative is helping young people improve their confidence, focus and physical wellbeing in a safe, supportive and fun environment.
Scott McCabe, Trustee of SGF, commented:
“As a family and a Foundation, we’ve always believed in investing in the potential of young people. This partnership with the Nick Matthew Foundation reflects our shared values and our commitment to using sport as a catalyst for positive change. We’re proud to help grow this brilliant programme and support more young people across Sheffield and the wider region.”
Nick Matthew, Founder of NMF, added:
“Scarborough Group has supported me throughout my professional journey, and I’m incredibly proud to continue that relationship in a new and meaningful way. This partnership enables us to give back to the community by making racket sports more inclusive and accessible. It’s about using sport not just for fitness, but as a tool to build confidence, resilience and joy in the lives of young people with disabilities.”
Prof. Dr. Stafford Murray, ECB Head of Analysis and Insights and Chair Of the NMF Trustees, commented:
“This collaboration between SGF and the Nick Matthew Foundation underscores the transformative power of sport. By creating inclusive environments and memorable experiences, we’re offering young people – particularly those with disabilities – a platform to grow, thrive and realise their potential. It’s a shining example of how sport can be a vehicle for social impact.”
This latest partnership complements SGF’s expanding charitable portfolio. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the Foundation supported a diverse range of organisations, including Leeds Hospital Charity, Limb Power, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Racquets Cubed and West Coast Wheelchair Rugby – each selected for their impact on health, education and community wellbeing.
