Sporting Start Charity

Sporting Start is a charity registered in Scotland. We believe that young people should have the opportunity to develop a life-long love of sport and experience all the benefits this brings. Sporting Start exists to enable young people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to experience and enjoy sport. We help individuals and groups who face financial or other barriers which limit their opportunity to access and participate in sport. We aim to provide funding support to help with for example, coaching, courses, events, facilities and sports equipment. Sporting Start was founded in memory of Martin Macari, an inspirational and talented sportsman whose life was cut short by cancer aged 47. A passionate advocate for the power and joy of sport, Martin led by role model example as player, coach and leader across multiple sports. As a father, one of Martin’s greatest hopes for his children was that they developed a love of sport from an early age and thrived from the many ways sport would enrich their lives. He strongly believed that every young person should be given this opportunity. Motivated by Martin’s zest for sport, health, friendship, laughter and living life to the full every day, Sporting Start was set up by his family and friends in 2017. Through the work of our charity, we hope Martin’s sporting inspiration will continue to influence the lives of generations to come.