The independent representative body supports over 1,200 elite British athletes across over 40 sports, helping them receive expert advice, funding, and equip athletes with the skills and confidence to thrive in all aspects of life.

 Griffiths will be joining as an Athlete Board Member, and is the fifth current or retired elite athlete on the Board; adding her input alongside Chair Dominic Mahony, CEO Anna Watkins, hockey player Hollie Pearne-Webb and sprinter Asha Philip, in addition to a range of experts from other fields.

 The basketball para-athlete made her international debut in 1998 when representing Great Britain at the World Championships, just one year after taking up the sport. She went on to feature in an incredible five Paralympic Games – including the semi-final run at Rio 2016 – and medal at seven European Championships.

 After retiring from international competition in 2016 and then taken a break when her children were born, Griffiths returned to domestic action, playing for the Loughborough Lightning in 2022. More recently she became a member of the British Wheelchair Basketball Board, and holds careers in management consultancy, motivational speaking, coaching and commentary.

 “The BEAA’s development to what it is now is very impressive. My knowledge of what works and doesn’t work as an athlete and partly representing Paralympic sport within the BEAA means I can bring another view and hopefully have a positive impact for athletes who are chasing their dreams. Things don’t always work out, people face challenges and it can be quite isolating for athletes, but the BEAA is a great support mechanism.” Griffiths said after her first board meeting.

 BEAA Chair Dominic Mahony commented that Griffiths will add another athlete voice to the athlete-centred organisation.

“Clare is one of Britain’s most experienced Paralympians and I’m delighted we’re able to call upon her knowledge and expertise to further develop the BEAA.”