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Raise the game
Hoopsfix Foundation presents

Raise the game

A court built for basketball can become a free place to play, a reason to get active, and a space where people of every age and background can connect, grow and belong.

Across the country, Hoopsfix Foundation is bringing public basketball courts back to life.

Why basketball

The game
that reaches
everyone

Basketball is already one of the biggest sports in the country.
It just doesn’t always look like it from the outside.

children and young people in England play basketball every week. Only football is played by more under-16s.1

of basketball participants in London live in the 40% most deprived areas of the city.2

young basketball players in England are girls.1

of basketball players in England are from ethnically diverse communities, the highest of any team sport.?

Nearly 1.1 million children and young people in England play basketball every week. Only football is played by more under-16s.

Basketball reaches the young people that sport too often misses. It is played in the neighbourhoods with the least, and by young people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, the groups national data shows are least likely to be active.

It is also the easiest sport to say yes to. No fees, no kit list, no team sheet, no booking system. One ball and one hoop is enough for a game of one or a game of ten.

That is why the court matters. For many young people in our cities, the local court is the only free, open space built for them. When it is cracked, unlit or broken, the game has nowhere to go.

The players are already there. Too many of the courts are not.

The need

Why courts matter

  • 320,000+

    adults (16+) playing at least twice in 28 days; 3rd most-played adult team sport after football and cricket.4

  • 80-90%

    of London's roughly 759 free outdoor courts are in disrepair; only 19% of players rate facilities good or excellent.5

  • £10M

    invested by government and NBA in grassroots basketball facilities, £5m each. Proof others are backing the game.6

  • 93%

    of players would strongly prefer dedicated basketball facilities.7

Funding

Help us to
build more

Whether you’re a brand, local authority, trust, foundation or housing association, we’d love to explore how a Hoopsfix Foundation renovation could make a lasting difference.

Get in touch

Please reach out to us if you would like to help us build even more.
The transformation

Courts come alive

Every court has potential. See how neglected, underused spaces have been transformed into
vibrant places built for basketball and the communities around them.

Completion: June 2025

Brighton Beach

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In partnership with
Before After

  • Built for Brighton and beyond.

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Completion: XX 2021

Clapham Common

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In partnership with
Before After

  • Generational outreach for years to come.

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Completion: XX 202X

TURNPIKE LANE

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In partnership with
Before After

  • Generational outreach for years to come.

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Funding

Help us to
build more

Whether you’re a brand, local authority, trust, foundation or housing association, we’d love to explore how a Hoopsfix Foundation renovation could make a lasting difference.

The proof

Investment
changes
behaviour

A great court changes how people use a space and how they feel in it. From more time on court to stronger connections off it, the impact is clear.

82% of users say they use the court more following a renovation
93% believe the court is used more now following a renovation
68% feel safer after the renovation
98% support additional high-quality basketball court renovations
Interview

Sam Neter, founder and owner of Hoopsfix and Hoopsfix Foundation speaks to Sky News about the importance of community courts.

The people

Human impact

Published qualitative research on the impact of courts such as Clapham and Hendom highlight the importance of regeneration.

  • Free access / Activity / Safer / Basketball-specific facilities

    93% expressed a strong preference for dedicated basketball facilities over multi-use areas.

    “Being outside was definitely a free and open way to work on my game.”

  • Free access / Activity / Safer / Basketball-specific facilities

    93% expressed a strong preference for dedicated basketball facilities over multi-use areas.

    “Being outside was definitely a free and open way to work on my game.”

  • Free access / Activity / Safer / Basketball-specific facilities

    93% expressed a strong preference for dedicated basketball facilities over multi-use areas.

    “Being outside was definitely a free and open way to work on my game.”

The costs

Funding
for the
future

Every contribution has a visible role to play. From the hoops and artwork that bring a court to life, to a new surface or a complete transformation, funding helps create safe, high-quality places where communities can play, connect and grow.

  • £2,500

    One heavy-duty hoop unit with backboard and padding, supplied and installed.

  • £15,000

    A full court colour coat and line marking (the art court).

  • £20,000

    A headline partner

  • £25,000 – £30,000

    A new court surface

  • £50,000 – £80,000

    The whole court

The future

10 courts
by 2028

Along with our current renovations we have new projects underway in Bristol, Preston, Hackney (yes, another one!), Tower Hamlets and Camden. These new projects still require additional funding to help get us nearer to our goal of 10 courts by 2028.

  • In progress
  • Completed
  • Bristol £80,000
    £60,000 raised of £80,000
  • Preston £80,000
    £25,000 raised of £80,000
  • Hackney £80,000
    £38,000 raised of £80,000
  • Tower Hamlets £80,000
    £80,000 raised of £80,000
  • Camden £80,000
    £25,000 raised of £80,000
Funding

Help us to
build more

Whether you’re a brand, local authority, trust, foundation or housing association, we’d love to explore how a Hoopsfix Foundation renovation could make a lasting difference.