Paul Billington (Shropshire’s Inclusion Officer) has been awarded the Contribution to Accessible Chess Award by the ECF. This award recognises Paul’s efforts to bring chess to Shropshire’s neurodiverse members through the creation of 3 Quiet Chess Clubs and partnering with other local organisations.
Read Paul’s full awards citation here:
https://www.englishchess.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ECF-Awards-2025.pdf
Each winner receives a glass trophy and £250 to support their club or organisation, courtesy of the Chess Trust.
Well done Paul. A fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved!
