unity swimming
Swimming Lessons That Feel Like Home
Safe, supportive weekly adult swimming lessons empowering Black and Asian communities, saving and changing lives in Leicestershire. Because everyone deserves to feel confident and welcome in the water.
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Why Unity Swimming Exists
When I swam competitively in the late 80s and early 90s, no one looked like me. In 2025, not much has changed.
Black children are 7 times more likely to drown than White children. 95% of Black adults don’t participate in swimming regularly. These aren’t just statistics they’re lives at risk.
Unity Swimming CIC was founded in 2022 because people from Black and Asian communities kept asking: “Do you teach adults?” What started as a simple question became a mission to change the face of swimming in Leicestershire and beyond.
We’re not just teaching people to swim. We’re:
Creating safe spaces where you’re not “the only one”
Breaking down cultural barriers that have kept communities away from water for generations
Building a diverse aquatics workforce so the next generation sees teachers who look like them
Working towards 12% diverse representation in Team GB Aquatics by the 2032 Olympics
Swimming isn’t just a sport. It’s survival. It’s freedom. It’s belonging.
And it should be for everyone.
Our Services
Swimming Lessons
Weekly group lessons for teenagers and adults from Black and Asian communities. Small groups, expert teaching, supportive environment.
Community Projects
BTS Beyond The Surface – We work with organisations and communities across Leicestershire to make swimming and spaces of water accessible for all.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Whether you’ve never been in a pool or you’re getting back in the water after years away, we’re here to support you.