Your Next Mission: Inspire the Next Generation

Join Sports for Champions and use your lived experience to positively impact young lives. From resilience and leadership to personal growth and wellbeing, your journey has the power to change perspectives and shape futures.

Join our mission

What You’ll Gain by Becoming a School Speaker

Paid Opportunities with Purpose

Get paid to share your story in schools, part-time, flexible, and built around your schedule.

Reclaim Your Sense of Mission

Continue serving by inspiring young people with real lessons in leadership, resilience, and purpose.

Long Lasting Impact on Young People

Your experience can spark confidence and ambition in the next generation.

Flexible and Supported

Work only when you’re free. We handle the logistics and provide everything you need.

Simon Weston CBE – Honorary Ambassador

We’re proud to share that Simon Weston CBE is an Honorary Ambassador for the Sports for Champions Veteran Programme.

Simon is widely recognised for his resilience, service, and lifelong commitment to supporting others. His support helps shine a light on the positive impact veterans can have in schools, inspiring young people through real stories of courage, purpose, and determination.

What this means for the programme:

Support & Collaboration

We are currently seeking partnerships with veteran organisations to:

The long-term goal? A scalable, impactful model that brings veterans, students, and communities closer together, nationwide.

Inspire with Your Story

Complete the form below to start your journey as a veteran school speaker, inspiring young minds while building your next chapter.

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Address

We encourage you to briefly describe:

Your military background and service experience

How will your experience resonate with children

Any awards, missions, or moments you are especially proud of

What motivates you to share your story with the next generation

A photo of yourself in service or community engagement

How did you hear about this opportunity? If referred by a fellow veteran, who was it?

How many days per week can you commit to visiting schools? (We require availability for at least one full school day. Typically, visits begin at 08:45 and conclude by approximately 15:15, including travel between two local schools.)

Are you willing to travel outside your local area to deliver sessions? If yes, what's the maximum distance you're comfortable travelling (in miles)? (For travel exceeding 2 hours, we provide overnight accommodation including breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, en-suite facilities, and gym access where available.)

Do you currently hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate? If not, are you willing to apply for one at your own cost?

Do you have access to a personal vehicle for travel to and from schools?

How confident are you with public speaking? (Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5)

Are you fluent in any languages other than English?

How confident are you with Microsoft PowerPoint? (Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5)

If successful, we will call to discuss the role. Please suggest a date and time when you’re available for a call:

We’d love to invite you to our HQ in North Wales to meet the team, take part in a podcast, and have professional photographs taken. This would be a full-day visit from 9:00 to approximately 15:00. (Our address is CH5 2LR. Travel over 2 hours will qualify for hotel accommodation.) Please list your availability:

Important Notes:

Security Deposit: We ask for a fully refundable £50 deposit, deducted from your first invoice. This covers the cost of presentation and event materials issued to you.

Data Confidentiality: All personal data provided will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for internal purposes by Sports For Champions UK CIC. We will never share your data with third parties without your express written consent.

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