QAC Students host SporTea session for corporates

Last week, we were proud to host our Sportea event here at Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC), bringing together corporates, universities, businesses and supporters for a day that truly showcased the heart of our community. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was filled with energy, connection and an incredible sense of shared purpose. 

Three blindfolded men, two event attendees one student kneel on a sports hall floor while playing goal ball two catching orange ball. Other participants in the background. Colourful curved borders frame the image, with the Queen Alexandra charity Birmingham logo in the corner.

As part of the event, we invited guests to join us on a tour of the college facilities. Walking through our facilities with industry professionals and supporters highlighted just how transformative these spaces are for the hundreds of students with disabilities and complex needs who learn and thrive here every day.

One attendee shared: 

“Today was genuinely one of the most moving and inspiring days I’ve had in a long time. The facilities aren’t just impressive — they’re life-changing. They give hundreds of SEN students in Birmingham a place where they are understood, supported, and empowered.” 

A male hospitality student hands a slice of cake and a tall glass of hot chocolate to a woman event attendee seated at the café table. People in the background. The Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham logo is in the corner.

Our Hospitality and Sports students were at the heart of Sportea. Their warmth, confidence and professionalism shone throughout the day, from serving delicious cakes and coffees to guiding guests through each activity. The pride they took in their work was clear, and it was wonderful to see them engaging so confidently with visitors. 

A highlight of the event was the opportunity for guests to take part in accessible sports, including wheelchair basketball and blindfolded goalball. These activities offered a powerful glimpse into the adaptability, teamwork and determination our students demonstrate every day.

One student and one event attendee playing in sports wheelchairs laugh together while taking part in wheelchair basketball. One holds a blue-and-white ball ready to pass it. The Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham logo is in the corner.

As one guest reflected: 

“Sharing those moments, stepping into their world even briefly, was powerful. Their determination, laughter, and joy were honestly unforgettable. It reminded me how much we can learn when we simply show up, take part, and listen.” 

Sportea is more than an event… it is a celebration of inclusion, accessibility, and community bringing people together to network with a twist.  It broadens knowledge of not just our charity and the work we do, but also of people with disabilities, learning disabilities and visual impairments. We are grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success, and we are incredibly proud of our students for the enthusiasm and dedication they brought to each part of the event. 

A male student wearing an apron serves a cup of coffee to two event attendees one male one female seated at a café-style table. Flowers, cake, and warm lighting create a welcoming atmosphere. The Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham logo appears in the corner.

If your organisation would like to take part in a future Sportea event, please get in touch.