DESA

DESA We are DESA, Darnall Education & Sports Academy. Our aim is to transform the life chances of people through sport, education & experiences

Darnall Education & Sports Academy (DESA) through multiple different sports such as football, cricket and basketball, engage young people to lead an active and healthier lifestyle along with educational projects to enhance their quality of life for the future. Our key goals are:
- physical & mental wellbeing
- education
- community cohesion

Sports breaks down barriers and unites people from all backgrounds, provides fantastic opportunity to develop social skills and builds self confidence.

We had a fantastic time Depot Climbing Sheffield this week, giving our members the opportunity to experience something c...
05/09/2026

We had a fantastic time Depot Climbing Sheffield this week, giving our members the opportunity to experience something completely different.

We had a High-intensity physical session before everyone had the chance to take on a range of climbing walls.

For many of the children, this was their first ever experience of climbing. We all underestimated the strength and skill required to climb with control!

A huge thank you to Depot Climbing Sheffield for welcoming us and providing such a positive experience for our young people.

Allowing to engage in sessions with neurotypical children is 🔑 in building compassion and understanding in for these...
29/08/2026

Allowing to engage in sessions with neurotypical children is 🔑 in building compassion and understanding in for these children regarding how to engage with neurodiverse people when they come across them at school or in public.

Desa Sheffield we are changing the way is viewed by many and showing the 🌍 that autism is a superpower ❤️

The first Desa Sheffield tournament UNO Padel Club we an amazing event to be apart of. Welcoming 20 men from across ...
28/08/2026

The first Desa Sheffield tournament UNO Padel Club we an amazing event to be apart of.

Welcoming 20 men from across to take part in a competitive high endurance sport was fantastic.

We look forward to the next one!

Thank you to all the staff UNO Padel Club for hosting our sessions and being a key partner in sharing our vision to transform the lives of the people we work with

28/08/2026

is at the ❤️ of all we do.

and their often struggle to find suitable sessions which their child can engage and enjoy.

We plan all our sessions with this question first:

‘How would a child with autism access this session…’

Well planning sessions this way we ensure that parents such as Mel and her child Frankie leave happy after taking part

The 3 cornerstone which make up Desa Sheffield are:1 - High quality sessions2 - World class tutoring and sessions3 -...
21/08/2026

The 3 cornerstone which make up Desa Sheffield are:

1 - High quality sessions
2 - World class tutoring and sessions
3 - Cultural capitol experiences

Our session TeamSport Indoor Karting teamsportsheffield was focusing on giving the amazing experience of taking to the track from an action packed day!

We have an average of between 60-100 young men from across , and made up of many different backgrounds , races, and re...
21/08/2026

We have an average of between 60-100 young men from across , and made up of many different backgrounds , races, and religions coming to Leisure United Woodbourn Road every evening for our session.

These session are the vital in building stronger through the love of

21/08/2026

Once the understand what processed food is… we move onto identifying actual which we are exposed to.

This allows the children to make a direct link between processed foods which they should not be eating because they now understand the dangers associated with them.

21/08/2026

we truly understand that being physically active alone is not enough to ensure a

Understanding the dangers of is something which many (and adults) in our have not been made aware of.

We are making it our mission to ensure that the we engage are educated in the dangers of processed food allowing them to make informed decision regarding what they chose to put into their bodies

19/08/2026

Parent feedback from the sidelines - This is an opportunity for parents/ carers to give us feedback about our session.

This episode we had the privilege of speaking to who’s son has been attending sessions .s9

15/08/2026

WE ARE DESA – Transforming Life Chances

We’re proud to share our new DESA short film.

Telling the story of why was created, what we stand for and the impact we strive to make every day.

We hope you enjoy it.

Address

Darnall Road
Sheffield
S95AF

Opening Hours

Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 10:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+447445426019

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