About DiveInclusive
Empowering underrepresented young people through fully funded scuba diving experiences.
DiveInclusive is an award-winning UK-registered charity based in Swindon. We provide structured, fully funded scuba diving sessions and training pathways for young people who may otherwise face financial or social barriers to participation.
We believe that access to opportunity should not be determined by background, identity, or circumstance. Through safe, professionally delivered programmes, we help young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging — both in and beyond the water.
Our goal is simple: to open doors, build confidence, and create lasting impact through the power of scuba diving.
Why DiveInclusive Exists
Scuba diving can be life-changing — but for many young people, access is limited by cost, confidence, and lack of representation. Too often, the sport feels out of reach before they even get a chance to try it.
DiveInclusive exists to remove those barriers. We create a safe, structured entry point into diving — helping young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging through fully funded sessions and ongoing training pathways.
We believe access to opportunity shouldn’t depend on background or circumstance.
What We Do
We provide structured, professionally delivered scuba diving experiences designed to introduce, develop, and support young divers at every stage of their journey.
Introductory Sessions
Fully funded pool-based scuba experiences that provide a safe and exciting first introduction to diving under professional supervision.
Training & Progression
Clear, supported pathways into recognised scuba qualifications, enabling young people to develop skills, confidence, and long-term opportunities in diving.
Community & Representation
We foster a welcoming environment where young people see themselves represented, supported, and encouraged to grow beyond the water.
Our Impact
Since launching, DiveInclusive has introduced dozens of young people to scuba diving — creating access, confidence, and long-term progression opportunities.
Our Story
DiveInclusive was founded to address a simple but powerful gap — the lack of access and representation in scuba diving for young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
What began as a local initiative in Swindon has grown into a structured, professionally delivered programme offering fully funded sessions and recognised training pathways.
At its core, DiveInclusive exists to ensure that no young person is excluded from opportunity because of circumstance. Every session is designed not only to introduce diving, but to build confidence, resilience, and belief.
Our Mission
To remove financial and social barriers to scuba diving, creating inclusive access, structured progression, and lasting impact for young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
Our Vision
A future where scuba diving reflects the diversity of our communities — and every young person has the opportunity to discover their potential beneath the surface.
Ready To Get Involved?
Whether you’re looking to register a young person, support our work, or partner with us, we’d love to hear from you.
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?