This video was recorded at our 2026 AGM.
Ian Bennett talks about Flying Scholarships for Disabled People (FSDP), changing the lives of disabled people, and particularly those with HSP. He also talks about entering the London Marathon.

01:30 History of FSDP
03:31 Experiences of people before they take part
04:36 Types of disability that are catered for
05:32 The FSDP mission
05:56 Scholarships are free!
06:50 The scholarship process
10:10 Delivering an exceptional experience - disability is the last thing on your mind
12:07 Ians scholarship experience
14:45 Flying became an amazing hobby
16:34 Do what you can't - reach for the sky!
17:19 How to apply
17:56 London Marathon 2026
18:18 Background to Ians interest
19:17 Running frames, and wheelchairs in 2023
21:23 Entering half marathons in 2024
22:12 HSP - Highly Surprising Performance - elite marathon qualification in 2025
24:27 Training starts
25:29 Needing a classification
26:48 The marathon
29:29 Thank yous
30:22 Do what you can't - have a go at what you want.