Disability Sports Programme

CACT runs a number of disability programmes including the popular Upbeats, Charlton’s favourite Down’s syndrome team.

Charlton Upbeats

The Charlton Upbeats is a specific programme for children and adults with Down’s syndrome and has become a firm favourite with the Charlton fans. Over 170 young people are registered with The Upbeats with 40 regular attendees every week. They also play in the Kent Adult Disability League and were successful in being league winners in their first season. The Upbeats are also 9 times, National Down’s syndrome champions.

The programme specialises in providing a progressive and safe environment for players of all ages to reach their full potential. It provides a clear pathway from young players who are learning the basic skills in the game up to senior competitive football.

Click here to read our most recent Evaluation Report

If you are interested in finding out more about the Upbeats or attending the sessions, please email Terry.Peart@cact.org.uk

Ability Counts

Currently running weekly, the Ability Counts programme comprises sessions run during the school term for disabled players from the ages of 5-16. There is also an Ability Counts Football Club, an extension of the programme which offers more competitive opportunities for disabled players that operates in both junior and senior teams.

Find out more about Ability Counts here.

If you are interested in finding out more about Ability Counts or attending the sessions, please email caacfc.info@gmail.com