About
DiveInclusive
DiveInclusive is a registered charity on a mission to open up the thrilling world of scuba diving to children and young people from underrepresented backgrounds. We believe the underwater world holds endless opportunities for exploration, growth, and connection – opportunities that should be accessible to everyone.
Our Story
DiveInclusive was born out of a desire to break down barriers and create pathways for kids who might otherwise never get the chance to dive. Recognising that scuba diving is often perceived as an exclusive activity, we set out to challenge that narrative and make it an inclusive, welcoming space for all.
What We Do
At DiveInclusive, we provide free scuba diving experiences and training for children and young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Our programs are designed to inspire confidence, foster teamwork, and ignite a lifelong love for the ocean.
Our Core Offerings:
Introductory Sessions: Fun, hands-on Discover Scuba Diving and Bubblemaker sessions to spark curiosity.
Continued Training: Recognized qualifications, such as the PADI Open Water Diver certification, with all costs covered by us.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to make scuba diving an accessible and transformative experience for young people who might face barriers due to ethnicity, socio-economic status, or other challenges. We aim to empower the next generation of divers to explore the underwater world and broaden their horizons, both in and out of the water.
5/5
Coach Lorem Ipsum
Scuba Instructor
12 years experience
Why
DiveInclusive?
- Diversity and Inclusion: We prioritize opening doors for communities often overlooked in adventure sports.
- Support and Mentorship: Our team provides hands-on guidance at every step, ensuring participants feel safe, supported, and inspired.
- Partnerships That Matter: Through collaborations with youth scuba diving-certified training centres, we ensure top-quality training and a sense of community for all our participants.
- Cost-Free Opportunities: Thanks to sponsorships and grants, we make scuba diving accessible without financial burden.
Our Vision for the Future
At DiveInclusive, we believe in a future where every child, regardless of their background, can experience the transformative power of scuba diving. While our current focus is on ethnic minority children, we are excited about expanding our reach to include young carers and disadvantaged kids in the near future. These groups face unique challenges, and we aim to provide them with an opportunity to develop confidence, build skills, and experience the joy of diving.
Looking further ahead, our vision extends beyond Swindon. We are determined to grow DiveInclusive into a national initiative, bringing our impactful programs to communities across the UK. By doing so, we hope to inspire and support even more young people to explore new possibilities and dive into brighter futures.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a parent looking to register your child, a sponsor interested in supporting our mission, or a diving enthusiast eager to volunteer, DiveInclusive welcomes you! Together, we can make waves and create life-changing experiences for young people.
Become a DiveInclusive Buddy: Support our mission by signing up as a regular sponsor or making a one-off donation. Your contribution helps us reach more children and open up a world of possibilities.
Proudly sponsored by:
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.
Start by filling out our registration form & your child could be taking their first breaths underwater in no time!
