The Paine Foundation
A Not-for-Profit Organisation set up by Abi Paine to bridge the gap between mainstream and disability sport, removing the grey area and building a community of female athletes with hidden disabilities like hers.
LEading the growth of women’s pan-disability football in england
The Paine Foundation offers an inclusive and safe space for women and girls aged 16+ in England to play fun and competitive football alongside like minded people!
Our Aim For the future
Through innovative football programs, we want to remove the grey area between Mainstream and Disability sport, empowering women and girls across England.
Local
County Development
We want to offer training and match play for Women and Girls to gain confidence, increase their fitness and connect with people with similar limitations
National
Women’s premier League
We want to grow to the point where we can travel across the England to play teams in the same way the WSL, Premier League and Academy teams do
International
inspire other nations
We want those with conditions that don’t fit into the current Para-Football setup to be able to represent our country and disabilities on the biggest stage possible
Inspire Change, Unite in Sport – Be Part of Our Journey
Take a step today to transform lives through football. By joining the Paine Foundation, you become an ambassador for equality and inspiration. Let’s unite to build a community where every woman and girl has the chance to shine on the pitch.
a statement from the team
Here’s an insight into the Foundation from a few of our amazing members!
I want girls to have the opportunity to shine as they progress out of the youth age groups and into the Women’s setup!
Abi Paine
Founder
This is an incredible opportunity to move forward in Women’s Disability Sport. The Paine Foundation is a true game-changer!
Vix paine
VP Photography
Read more about our founder, Abi Paine, and how she has developed as an athlete through many different sports including Netball, Football, Tennis, Gymnastics and Motorsport. She inspiring stories from her life and lives of people she has met and is inspired by on her blog