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We use our insight, expertise, campaigns and funds from @TNLUK and @DCMS to ensure that everyone feels able to take part in sport and physical activity.
Joined July 2010
Record numbers playing sport and taking part in physical activity. Compared to 2015-16, 2.4 million more adults are taking part in physical activity every week. Sport England’s Chief Strategy Officer, Nick Pontefract, highlights the key takeaways from the new Active Lives Adult
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'They just benefit so much from just being in green space’ 💚. Feel Good in the Forest is a partnership between @ForestryEngland and Sport England that activates the benefits forests have for people's physical and mental wellbeing 🌳.Find out how they're creating community
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"It’s not hyperbole to say that as a young boy, sport saved me, and set me on a path to a balanced, fulfilling and healthy life.". As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, our Chair, @Chris_Boardman, discusses the importance of sport in tackling loneliness in men and.
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We are delighted to share that Every Move, our sustainability strategy, has won the Environmental Sustainability Award at this year's Sports Industry Awards.🏆🎉
Our Environmental Sustainability Award was open to any organisation with a programme or campaign focused on driving sustainable practices to deliver environmental benefits through sport. Our winners for 2025 are. @Sport_England for Every Move! 🚲. #FEVOxSIA
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To celebrate 50 years of British Blind Sport, The Golden Legacy Series podcast launches today with our CEO, @tphollingsworth, as their first guest. Tim reflects on his key career moments, the challenges and achievements of his time as CEO of Sport England, particularly in
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Founded in 2005, @theCALMzone works to remove the stigma around talking about suicide and mental health. In 2023 they launched CALM Clubs, aimed at bringing together diverse groups, such as sports clubs and community organisations, to have honest conversations about mental
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As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, our latest blog, written by Heather Lewis from the Mental Health Foundation, shares how the community we find in sport can support our mental health. Take a read now: #MentalHealth #Community
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Our Adults Active Lives survey asked those who took part about their mental health in relation to their physical activity, with results showing: . 🔹Those who are active are more satisfied with their lives than those who aren't.🔹They also are less likely to suffer from
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Today’s young adults aren’t waiting for change, they’re making it. New research from.@lottogoodcauses shows 80% of young adults feel responsible for setting a positive.example. #GenerationGC #GameChangers #NationalLottery30 @TNLUK
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RT @TheMSF_: 🧠 78% of British Muslims say mental health is still taboo. Yet 83% agree it’s an illness like any other. Our new survey with….
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To help support local residents with their physical and mental health, @BCbeactive, a local health centre, Health & Beyond and the @CanalRiverTrust have joined together to run weekly accessible walks along the canal in Bilston. With 18 to 24 members taking part each week the
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RT @FootballFoundtn: This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the power of community 💚⚽. Every corner of our funded sites is fill….
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Our animation, created with Mind, ‘Spot. Support. Signpost.’ is here to assist you, and those around you, to recognise when someone might be struggling, how you might be able to help them, and where you can look to promote additional support.
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Getting moving isn't just good for your physical health, it supports your mental health too:. 👉 Help relieve stress.👉 Boost your mood.👉 Give more opportunity for you to connect with others and build a community.👉 Improve sleep, leaving you more refreshed . #MetalHealth
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Our strategic lead for campaigns introduces the members of @ThisGirlCanUK advisory groups that are helping to reach and connect with women from underrepresented groups so they too get moving. #ThisGirlCan
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Last week, Sport England CEO, Tim Hollingsworth, was one of 60 guests to visit the House of Commons for the latest @crowdfunderuk event to explore a powerful question: What will the future of community sports funding look like?. Watch the video below to hear Tim’s thoughts on
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We're proud to be a community partner with @mentalhealth for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for 2025 is community and the how the power of community can support good mental health and wellbeing. Get involved by downloading the assets and sharing how your
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Our latest Active Lives data highlights that where we live affects how active we can be due to inequality of opportunities. Find out more about how by working with Active Calderdale we’ve enabled them to partner with local voluntary and community organisations, health and social
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With more people than ever applying for the London Marathon, it's clear that many have fallen in love with running again. @standardnews gives a deep dive into the reasons why, take a read here: . #Running #MarathonRunners
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RT @sportinmind: This highlights how the harmful language seen in sports media.doesn’t just remain on the page - it has a tangible, detrime….
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What impact does using local insight have on data driven change?. Find out more now in our latest blog: #Data #SportEngland
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