No Kid Benched exists to ensure children don’t miss out on sport due to financial hardship.

Across communities, families quietly withdraw kids from sport every season not because of lack of interest or ability, but because registration fees, uniforms, or basic equipment become unaffordable. Too often, these kids simply disappear from teams without explanation.

We believe no child should be sidelined because of money.

No Kid Benched works directly with sporting clubs, schools, and associations to identify children at risk of missing out and provide targeted financial assistance to cover essential participation costs. Support is delivered discreetly, with dignity, and without unnecessary barriers or paperwork.

Our focus is simple: keep kids playing.

Founded by Jake & Hayley Henderson, No Kid Benched was created to address a problem seen repeatedly at grassroots sport level where clubs want to help, families want to participate, but funding gaps prevent it from happening.

By partnering with local communities and sponsors, we turn good intentions into real outcomes.