About
DiveInclusive
DiveInclusive is an award-winning UK-registered charity using scuba diving as a tool to empower underrepresented young people — building confidence, belonging, and new possibilities beneath the surface.
We believe the underwater world holds more than just beauty — it holds opportunity. And every child, regardless of background, should have the chance to explore it.
Our Story
DiveInclusive was born from a deep desire to challenge exclusion — in diving, in access, and in mindset.
What began as a response to the myth that “People from ethnic minority backgrounds don’t go anywhere near large masses of water…” has grown into a movement to break barriers for all underrepresented children and young people. From young carers to kids from marginalised communities, we create pathways to opportunity through the joy, discipline, and freedom of scuba diving.
Because when a child discovers what they’re capable of underwater, something powerful happens on the surface too.
What We Do
We offer fully sponsored scuba diving experiences and training — but what we really offer is transformation.
DiveInclusive programmes are designed to:
Build confidence in unfamiliar environments
Inspire curiosity and ambition
Foster trust, teamwork, and self-belief
Create lasting memories and skills
Our Core Offerings
Introductory Session
A fun, hands-on Try Scuba Diving experience designed to spark curiosity, reduce fear, and give each child a safe, joyful first encounter with the underwater world.
Continued Training
For those who want to go further, we offer fully sponsored training through recognised qualifications — including the SSI Open Water Diver certification. This journey includes pool sessions, open water dives, and guided progression, all at no cost to families.
All gear, instruction, and admin support is provided — participants just need to bring their interest and a willingness to try.
Our Mission
We exist to make scuba diving a genuinely accessible and transformative experience — not just a fun activity, but a tool for unlocking courage, capability, and community.
Our mission is to empower underrepresented young people who might face barriers due to ethnicity, caring responsibilities, or socioeconomic background. Through diving, we help them explore more than just the ocean — we help them explore what they’re capable of.
5/5
Coach Lorem Ipsum
Scuba Instructor
12 years experience
Our Vision for the Future
At DiveInclusive, we envision a future where every young person — no matter their background, identity, or circumstances — can access the confidence, freedom, and joy that scuba diving unlocks.
While we began by focusing on ethnic minority children, DiveInclusive now welcomes young people from a range of underrepresented backgrounds — including young carers — and we remain committed to reaching those who face unique barriers to opportunity and wellbeing.
These children deserve access to the same life-shaping experiences — and we’re here to make that happen.
Looking ahead, our vision goes beyond Swindon. We’re laying the foundation to grow DiveInclusive into a national initiative — bringing our mission, partnerships, and transformative programmes to communities across the UK. One child, one dive, one breakthrough at a time.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a parent, a sponsor, or a diving enthusiast — there’s a way for you to be part of the DiveInclusive journey.
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Register a child: Explore our sessions & courses and take the first step underwater.
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Sponsor our mission: Become a DiveInclusive Buddy with a regular donation or one-off gift — every contribution creates access and opportunity.
Together, we can open up the ocean — and possibility — to those who’ve been left out for too long.
Why
DiveInclusive?
Why DiveInclusive?
- Because access shouldn’t depend on background.
- Because confidence shouldn’t be reserved for the few.
- Because every child deserves to explore, belong, and believe in their own potential — even underwater.
“DiveInclusive isn’t just about scuba diving. It’s about changing narratives, one breath at a time.”
Our Journey in Numbers
These numbers reflect the lives we’re impacting, the trust families have placed in us, and the progress we’re making with the help of our supporters.
Dive partnerships
20,000 + Dives, 150 Locations,
4.9/5
Dr. Rachel Haldims
Family medicine
20 years experience
5/5
Dr. Mariel Senry
neurologist
13 years experience
4.8/5
Dr. Damian Pix
orthopedic surgeon
16 years experience
4.5/5
Dr. Shi Yon
Cardiovascular Specialist
11 years experience
Why DiveInclusive?
DiveInclusive was born from my own personal experience as a scuba diver where I have ALWAYS stood out as the only diver from an ethnic minority background in literally every activity, I have been involved in to date. From my certification courses to dive trips within the UK and beyond, it has always been the same experience. Diving wasn’t anything I actively went after. I literally stumbled on it during a holiday in Cape Verde where a try dive was advertised at my resort.
And so I thought to myself to just do it as a bucket list item, get some nice underwater pictures and be done with it. But as soon as I made my first ever descent below the sea to about 5meters, I was sold! There was no turning back for me. That was 2018. Years on & about 5 dive certifications later, I’m fully convinced that if I can enjoy the sport this much, there surely will be others out there from similar background who would do too. And So I decided to do something about it & where better to start than with kids?
Signing up
is simple.
Hit the “Get Registered” button below & your child could be taking their first breaths underwater in no time!