Our history

London Tigers has positioned itself as the charity to support BME communities to not only become active and healthy but also have a pathway to progress from participation to professional level.

In Tower Hamlets alone, over 800 women from BME communities participate in London Tigers fitness classes – women who otherwise would not be active due to barriers they face in language, culture and education levels. These women have lost weight, gained independence, reduced their level of isolation, improved their communication skills and increased their confidence.

As the backbone of their communities, these women have passed on their new skills and knowledge to their children and family, thus creating a ripple in their community.

London Tigers has also established high profile annual events to provide opportunities for excelling. The UK Asian Community Cup was launched in 2002 in partnership with Chelsea FC to highlight Asian talent in football, with the best of Asian teams from all over the UK gathering to compete for the prestigious title. The competition has been running for 14 years now with different professional clubs as partners such as West Ham United FC, and this year Millwall FC.

The International London Sixes Competition brings together community players with professional cricketers to play with each other, thus forging links and building aspirations.

The London Tigers Annual Award Ceremony recognises the hundreds of participants, members and volunteers that help the organisation grow. These have been attended by the likes of the Mayor of London, sports and media personalities as well as many councillors, MPs and other high profile figures.

The charity has gone on to win numerous awards and quality marks in recognition of its work. Individuals have also been recognised within the organisation.

Examples include Coach Tarik Ellekhilifi who was awarded ‘Inspirational Person of The Year’ in The City of Westminster Civic Community Awards and CEO Mesba was shortlisted for The Daily Mirror Pride of Sports Awards, to name two of many.

London Tigers also secured a 25 year lease with London Borough of Ealing to manage the £2+ million London Tigers Sports Complex in Southall, which provides a range of services for thousands of people in the local community.

The venue has won Outstanding London Sports Venue award from My Local Pitch Awards. It has facilities for hire, such as 3G pitches, indoor hall and cricket fields.

London Tigers has achieved so much in its thirty years, but looks forward to growing stronger and delivering even better services for its beneficiaries. This would not have been possible without the support of its volunteers, members, staff, funders and supporters.

London Tigers looks forward to the next thirty years with everyone besides them, to get even closer to a world where every individual has the opportunity to fulfil their dreams.