What was it like to be a part of arguably the BIGGEST boxing match in History, the Rumble in the Jungle, when Mohammed Ali faced George Foreman for the Heavyweight World Title in Kinshasa, Zaire 1974? Our guest this month at the KOI Sports CIC Members monthly Sports Q&A was the fantastically amazing Dr Dashanaba King. Listen to Dr King speak about …

In July 2022 we had the real pleasure of welcoming Haseeb Ahmad to our Elite Champion Business Group Meeting, where he spoke with our very own Jon Woodcock and our Business Members about his work in promoting inclusivity, and his incredible journey from Blind-Man to Ironman! Thanks to Bushra Ali of Bushra Ali Solicitors for the introduction to Hase…

Featuring our Elite Champion Tim Seymour, joint owner of Profit First Professionals UK, Tim speaks with us about the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the sports sector. Joining Tim, who has chosen to reinvest his membership fee into supporting the work of Great…

Featuring our Elite Champion Ramanan Ramadoss of TutoReels, Ram speaks with us about the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the sports sector. Joining Ram, who has chosen to reinvest his membership fee into supporting the London City Lionesses, is the Lionesses C…

Elite Champion Sam Palmer-Granville, the founding-Director of Limby Hall PA, about running a Virtual PA business, and the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports initiatives. Joining Sam, who has chosen to reinvest her membership fee into support…

Elite Champion Mohammed Haroon, CEO of the amazing Greater Manchester FC, and Chris Lomas of Hope4 (Haroon's chosen Charity), the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports initiatives. For more information on joining Mohammed and Chris as Elite Cha…

Elite Champion Richard Hill, Managing Director of the ME Sports Group and Steve McLeod of Ratby Town Cricket Club (Richards's chosen grassroots sports club) talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to help sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassro…

Elite Champion Peter Faulkner, Founder of FKPro and Guy Hollis of Lockleaze Sports Centre (Peter's chosen grassroots sports club) talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. For more info…

In the month of April 2022 we had the real pleasure of welcoming William Glenwright to our Elite Champion Business Group Meeting, where he spoke with Jon Woodcock and our business members about his journey from student-life to becoming the Head of Global Development for the International Cricket Council (ICC).…

Hear Elite Champion Peter Sharples, Business Director of LNFS England, and Martin Cassidy from Peter's chosen grassroots sports charity Ref Support UK, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through the financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sp…

Join David Johnson-Rayner and co-host Jon Woodcock as they interview their special guests Darren Bradbury of Darren Bradbury Protection Specialist about his passion for raising funds to support the Menphys Charity in Leicester. Thanks to the AMAZING Alex Wood for all of his hard work in producing and delivering this podcast.…

Hear Elite Champion Tariq Cassim, Director of Knod and Koach, and Cally Keetley from Tariq's chosen grassroots sports governing body Boccia England, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through the financial and non-financial support of disability sports. F…

Join Jon Woodcock as he interviews former Olympic Gymnast Sarah Mercer, Koi Sports Ambassador (Dubai), about her journey from Grassroots Gymnastics to the very top of her profession, as well as her role as Coach for the Dubai Special Olympics Gymnastics Team.The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

Listen to Elite Champion Naki Kaddu Director of Distil Management and Lutaaya Shaban from Naki's chosen grassroots sports initiative Hope for the Voiceless in Uganda, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of sports…

Join David Johnson-Rayner and co-host Jon Woodcock as they interview their special guests Beverley Sankey, of Beverley Sankey Healthy Living, and Chris Lomas, of the Hope4 Charity (formerly known as Reach My Street), about the power of delivering opportunity for those less fortunate than ourselves, specifically, in this episode, in Moldova. Thanks …

When Russia chose to wage war on the Ukraine on the 24th February 2022, Chris Lomas of the Hope4 Charity was sat with his wife at the breakfast table listening as Russian missiles were fired into the Ukraine not 20 miles from his home. Chris took the time out of his busy schedule to join Koi Sports CIC on this special Podcast to provide a fascinati…

Listen to Elite Champion Bev Sankey Independent Distributor at Arbonne, and Chris Lomas from Bev's chosen Charity Hope4/Reach My Street, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of sports initiatives for orphans and a…

Hear Elite Champion Pro Bushra Ali of Bushra Ali Solicitors, Sarah Mercer of Bushra's chosen grassroots sports club Simply Gymnastics (Dubai), talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of sustaining and growing local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edi…

Hear Elite Champion Dean Bowditch of MK Dons, and Marc Pether, Chairman of Dean's chosen grassroots football club the Deanshanger Colts, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of sustaining and growing local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited an…

This podcast features a recording of the previous weeks Grassroots Sport & Business Radio Show, featuring regular hosts David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock, with special guests, Bushra Ali of Bushra Ali Solicitors and Sarah Mercer of Simply Gymnastics; topics discussed, "Corporate Social Responsibility" and "Children of Determination". Radio Show…

Hear Elite Champion Marc Dawson of Dawson Business Growth and Chris Blakeley from Marc's chosen amateur sports club Dewsbury Dolphins ASC talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the amateur #sports sector. Hosted …

Hear former Leicester City FC Team and Club Captain "Wes Morgan" speak about his AMAZING career at the top level of English and International Football, everything from "where it all started" to "those who influenced his career", through to "life after football". Thanks to Jon Woodcock for conducting the interview at the Koi Sports CIC January 2022 …

Hear Elite Champion Michael Broadley of Hoot & Company and Brian Barrow from Michael's chosen amateur sports club the Ely & Chesterton United, Rink Hockey Club, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the amateur …

This podcast features a recording of the previous weeks radio show featuring regular hosts David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock, and special guests from the world of business, Caroline Purvey, Dave Allen and Patrick Burge; topics discussed, transition from "employed to entrepreneur" and the "importance of workplace well-being". Radio Show first ai…

An in-depth and inspiring Q&A session with Manisha Tailor MBE. Manisha joined Koi Sports CIC to tell her story at one of our virtual Elite Champion Networking Events as a way of thanking "Koi Sports Members" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted by Jon Woodcock…

Hear Elite Champion Caroline Purvey of TRE UK, and Maria Barrett from Caroline's chosen grassroots cause South-East Gulls Disability FC talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted…

Hear Elite Champion Michael Dwyer of Re-Sculpt, and Kelly Haynes from Mick's chosen grassroots cause Enigma Fitness, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through the financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by Tony Rice a…

Aaliyah Likuluta, Student and Worldly Wise Ambassador, joins hosts David Johnson-Rayner to discuss her World Food Day school initiative, promoting cultural diversity amongst her fellow students; first aired on Spectrum On Air on Monday 3rd January 2022The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

An in-depth inspiring Q&A session with British K1 and Professional Muai Thai Fighter Kelly Haynes (Enigma Fitness); Kelly joined Koi Sports CIC at one of our virtual Elite Champion networking events as a way of thanking "Koi Sports Members" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted and Produced by David Wooldridg…

Hear Elite Champion Sally Pearce of Foundation Training, and Osoya George from Sally's chosen grassroots cause Football Without Borders Kenya, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector.…

Hear Elite Champion Naki Kaddu of Distil Management, and Giacomo Skeate from Naki's chosen grassroots cause DIDA Sports Organisation (Uganda), talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector.…

Desiree Joule-Adam of AWEC (African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative) joins hosts David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock to discuss how #AWEC support, and work to grow, African-based businesses established and run by #African Women.The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

Hear Elite Champion Simon Billenness of Train Learn Grown, and Martin Lawrence from Simon's chosen grassroots sports club The Redway Runners, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. …

Koi Sports Elite Champion Pro member "Vanessa Challess" of Tiger Law, and "Chris Lomas" of Hope 4 (aka Reach My Street), speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations and their commitment to delivering positive social change. Produced and recorded by Tony Rice.The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

Special Episode; An in-depth inspiring Q&A session with British racing driver Shanel Drewe; Shanel joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion networking events as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Retired Premier League Footballer Jon Stead talks about his footballing career that spanned 700 appearances, and his work with amazing "The Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust", Koi Sports CIC chosen UK charity for 2022.The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

Melanie Tait, Founder of the Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust, talks with David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock about the untimely death of her son Jordan and his legacy through the work of the Charity founded in his name.The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

Special Episode; A inspiring Q&A session with 6x Paralympic Medalist in Table Tennis Will Bayley MBE; Will joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Special Episode; A fascinating Q&A session with former West Ham & Fulham football player Tony Gale; Tony joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Jon Woodcock speaks with former Super Bantamweight British and European Champion Esham PickeringThe Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast

Grassroots Sport; James Houtby of "Travel Counsellors" and Keith Ross of "Dalton Dynamoes FC", speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations. Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to James Houtby and Keith Ross, talk passionately about their support of, and work within, the grassroots sports sector. Hosted & produced by David Wool…

Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Spencer Atkin, Managing Director at Generation Youth and Dean Weston of Mini Warriors, talk passionately with Koi Sports CIC, about their work to improve the mental and physical well-being of children and young adults through alternative education and sport. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Bhav Sanghani, Director at BRS Accounting Services Ltd, alongside Matt Piper, Co-Owner at Football and Sports Diploma Academy, as they speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance of investing into grassroots sport to benefit local communities.…

Special Episode; A fascinating Q&A session with former Republic of Ireland Manager Mick McCarthy; Mick joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their support of Sports Traider, Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Steve Gardiner, Advanced Clinical Practitioner at We Fix Feet in Beeston Nottinghamshire, alongside Pete Bell, Director of Step Out Stay Out, as they speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance of Grassroots Sport to their Local Communities. H…

Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Chris Cain Director of Kazzoo IT Solutions, alongside Fleckney Athletic FC Club Secretary Kean Folley, as they speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance of Grassroots Sport to their Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Special Episode; A fascinating Q&A session with former Light-heavyweight World Boxing Champion John Conteh; John joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their support of Sports Traider, Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldri…

Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Mary Thomas, Director of Concise Training and Millie Little, of Swindon Lightning Cheerleading Club, speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance to the local community of investing into Grassroots Sport. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge.…

Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Nick Inge, Director of iTrust Assurance Ltd and Worldly Wise CIC, and George Osoya, Director of "Football Without Borders Kenya", speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance of investing into Grassroots Sports. Hosted & produced by David Woold…

Special Episode; Koi Sports CIC rewarded Key-Worker Students at The Kibworth School in Leicestershire with an exclusive Q&A with Koi Sports CIC Ambassador, and LCFC Premier League winning Captain, Wes Morgan. Produced by David Wooldridge.The Koi Sports CIC Grassroots Podcast