Working together!

I am passionate about creating a world which is inclusive and accessible for all, and am committed to advocating for children, young people and adults who live with disabilities. 

By working with me, I can help you create and develop an equality, diversity and inclusion policy for your workplace, school and organisation. 

Inclusion isn't something to be recognised one day a year, it is about having a sustainable strategy and impact, which empowers and enriches all. 

I speak regularly at a wide variety of conferences and events to both small and large audiences, as a motivational speaker, diversity and inclusion champion and my experiences as an athlete.

 I can tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and also deliver transformative coaching workshops for organisations.  Topics include - resilience, diversity and inclusion, positive mindset, preparing for performance...and more! 

”Thank you, Richard! Your words were truly inspiring, and everything you’ve achieved—both in your career and in the impact you’ve had on others—is incredible. It was a privilege to hear you speak today and be part of such a great event.”

I regularly appear on wide variety of TV, radio and podcasts, online and in magazine and press articles.   

I work as a presenter, commentator and interviewee and have also appeared on a wide number of mainstream entertainment shows including Hunted, The Chase, Splash, Question of Sport, Sunday Brunch, Mastermind and more

Having completed 100 marathons around the world so far throughout my career, I will continue to seek opportunities to work collaboratively with marathon and sporting events. 

Whether that's taking part in an event, working as an inclusion advisor and advocate and championing diversity and accessibility in all areas.

 In 2021 I launched and am the president of The Richard Whitehead Foundation, a charity to enable disabled peoples' ambitions through the power of sport and physical activities, across the UK.

I am also the patron of other charities, including Footprints Conductive Education Centre, Ann Craft Trust (both in Nottingham) and Sarcoma UK. I support as many other charity and community projects as I can with fundraising support, public appearances and social content.