About GBG

Our
Mission &
Values

Our philosophy is that all people, regardless of ability, should engage in social and physical activity.

Goals Beyond Grass was founded in 2016 following a successful start in Powerchair Football by the CEO Brian Dix. He recognised that the work being done to engage the community and give disabled people more opportunities to engage in fun, social sports was not enough. He wanted to use Powerchair Football as the vehicle and take the sport out to the community giving everyone the chance to feel included.

Now the charity operates daily by the philosophy and values.

– Sport for all (no one will ever be turned away from taking part in our activities)

– Social and Physical (we will encourage a coming together of like-minded individuals)

– Community (we will involve the whole community, able-bodied and disabled)

Meet The Team

Brian Dix

CEO

Brian is the CEO and founder of Goals Beyond Grass and is involved in all charity activities. As well as his role at GBG, Brian is the Vice-Chair of the Wheelchair Football Association and Director of the European Powerchair Football Association.

Kane Hyett

Community Programme Officer

Kane is involved heavily in delivery of our sessions, alongside doing a lot of administration work. He started in June 2020, and has quickly become a key member of the charity.

Thom Wilshaw

Sports Development Manager

Anne Tranter

Business Development Manager

Anne is instrumental in updating the charities policies and procedures. Anne is a valuable member of the GBG team and keeps Goals Beyond Grass up to date with all the new legislation.

Will Alonso

Placement – Project Management

Will has been involved with GBG since early 2019, when he did a week of work experience, way back when we were based in Cheltenham. He has gone on to volunteer for us on multiple occasions, and is now running fundraisers and special projects in the office at GBG on his Year in Industry from Bournemouth University.

Alex Dowding

Projects

Alex joined the GBG team following his instrumental role in GBG’s 2019 Festival of Powerchair Football. Alex is developing new area’s of work and expanding the services the charity can offer the community.