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Sport’s greedy workplace continues to consume gender inequity across leadership and governance. Why does it matter and what are we going to do about it? - Active Partnerships

In our latest blog, our board trustee Hanya Pielichaty, talks about gender inequity in the sport and physical activity sector ⬇️

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Proud to publish our Impact Report 2024/25 marking a year working in #partnership championing the benefits of #physicalactivity focusing on those in our communities who need most help to move more: www.activecornwall.org/active-cornw... @sport-england-se.bsky.social @activepartnerships.bsky.social

In the coming months Georgie will work with the network of 42 #ActivePartnerships to design and deliver an accessible, interactive, and impactful shared learning framework.

We’re excited to welcome Georgie Lockhart to the team as the first-ever Network Learning & Development Strategic Lead.

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We look forward to seeing the impact she will make in supporting the network, building capability and driving meaningful progress.

Change happens when people listen, connect, and empower others. Eight Multi-Sport Regional Network Managers are doing exactly that — helping communities shape multi-sport initiatives that reflect local needs.

In our latest blog, Shirley Hurst, our Strategic Lead for Football and Multi-Sport, shares her insight into the collaborative work taking place with Regional Network Managers who are driving change through local connections.

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📣📣 Job news 📣📣

I'll be moving on from the brilliant @gmmoving.co.uk to start a new job later in the year. More details on that soon but I first wanted to write about the brilliant team I’ve been privileged to work with.

Blue World Menopause Day graphic by the International Menopause Society, highlighting this year's theme of Lifestyle Medicine. At the bottom is a calendar graphic with Saturday 18 October circled.

Twelve months ago, we committed to taking action on #Menopause #Health with Active Partnerships.

From hosting training and supporting research, to co-ordinating national networks, we’ve been busy taking action: https://ow.ly/pJWG50XcXoa

International Menopause Society #WorldMenopauseDay

We've published our #Cornwall School Games Annual Report 2024/25 - thanks to everyone who has helped us expand opportunities for local children to enjoy and benefit from #physicalactivity. Discover our collective impact here: www.activecornwall.org/our-social-a...

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As Black History Month continues, the founder of Bristol Steppin Sistas explains how her walking group has built a strong community that breaks boundaries linked to Black women.

Read more: https://www.sportengland.org/blogs/staying-out-lane

First ever meeting of Moving Together Governance Group takes place - Active Partnerships Last month, the first governance meeting was held for Moving Together, a new programme of work which is being co-led by the Active Partnerships National Organisation (APNO) and the Faculty of Sport an...

The first meeting of the #MovingTogether Governance Group took place recently, bringing together partners that are supporting this work that we’re co-leading with @fsem-uk.bsky.social and which is funded by @sport-england-se.bsky.social

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Sport England Chair, Chris Boardman spoke at the Blue Earth Summit today and highlighted a package of measures to help sport and physical activity organisations adapt to climate change and protect participation.

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Local stories of success take centre stage at network health event - Active Partnerships

Active Partnerships from across England recently came together at the latest network health event which was organised in partnership with @sport-england-se.bsky.social and NHS Horizons.

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This is a great opportunity ⬇️👀

Two people are at the front of a room presenting. There are screens, a lectern and a display stand. They are facing the audience who are sat at round tables and are listening to the presenters.

We’re at the #ActivePartnerships network health event today.

In partnership with @sport-england-se.bsky.social and NHS Horizons colleagues, we’re focusing on how we progress our collective mission of integrating physical activity into health and care, to tackle inactivity and health inequalities.

We are deeply saddened by the attack at Heaton Park’s synagogue yesterday.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all members of the Jewish community.

Manchester City Council have a book of condolence at the Central Library and online here, for messages of support: orlo.uk/WvTRF

Earlier this week, we visited Active Oxfordshire at Blackbird Leys to see how Place Universal Offer Funding from Sport England is turbo-charging the fantastic system work already underway to increase activity for local residents.

Purple background with white text thanking participants for celebrating movement with Greater Manchester Moving using #GMMovingInAction.

Today we've been proud to share just a small selection of the stories of progress across Greater Manchester, celebrating 4 years of #GMMovingInAction.

Thank you for joining us, and to all our partners working with us for #ActiveLivesForAll. 🤸‍♀️👨‍🦽⛹️‍♀️🌳

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Sport England visit Blackbird Leys to see place-based working in action Following a visit from Sport England, we reflect on how our place-based work has been benefitting communities, and how Place Universal Offer funding will Read More »

Last week, we hosted Sport England and the Active Partnerships National Team, discussing our place-based work, and how Place Universal Offer is set to supercharge this progress. 💪

📖 Click to read our latest blog, reflecting on the visit and our work with communities.

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Celebrating National Inclusion Week through sport & activity This National Inclusion Week, we celebrate progress while calling for change to break down the barriers disabled people continue to face.

It's National Inclusion Week! 😁

Alongside @activityalliance.bsky.social, we are celebrating progress while calling for change to break down the barriers disabled people continue to face accessing sport and physical activity.

Read more here 👇👇

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GOGA expertise set to bring activity to new areas of the country Get Out Get Active (GOGA), originally launched in 2016, will support four new areas with exciting innovation pots of funding.

Get Out Get Active (GOGA), originally launched in 2016, will support four new areas with exciting innovation pots of funding.

Gateshead, Norfolk, Rotherham and the Swale will all become part of the hugely successful GOGA programme.

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Sport England chief executive, Simon Hayes, on the Department of Health & Social Care's announcement of the rollout of the first neighbourhood health services in 43 places across England.

Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-people-to-benefit-from-healthcare-on-their-doorstep

This role is closing soon. Don’t miss the chance to join our Sport Welfare team ⬇️

@thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social are hosting a special webinar to celebrate the launch of the next phase of their advertising campaign.

📅Wednesday 17th September
⏰11:00 - 12:00

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A warm welcome to Simon Hayes as he joins Sport England as CEO from his previous role as chief executive of HM Land Registry.

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“Since discovering Move Together I have lost four stone. The support and encouragement I get from my friends, family and the Move Together team - checking on how I am getting on - have been so important.”

“At my last diabetes check-up with my GP, he was shocked at how much weight I’ve lost. A year after my diagnosis I am so much happier than I was and am proud to have proved to the doctor that I don’t need to go on medication to manage my condition.”

Move Together is helping participants across the county get active and reach their health goals. 💜

Hear from a participant about how self-referring to the pathway changed their life, and learn more about Move Together and its impact in 24-25 below! 👇

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Holiday activities and food programme gets another 3 years Department will use £600m from its three-year spending review settlement to extend scheme to 2029

Great news that the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has been extended - £600 million investment over 3 years.

The #ActivePartnerships network is proud to be part of the HAF Alliance and to deliver programmes and support providers across England.

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Because of these changes, we are now recruiting a new Programme Lead for Multi-Sport.

Take a look at this vacancy now ⬇️

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📢 Invitation to Tender: The Active Partnerships National Organisation is seeking a digital & data lead.

You can download the full brief here: lnkd.in/eAGVCNhW

Closing date for submissions is: 23:00 on Sunday 14 September.

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📢 We're hiring

We are currently #recruiting for a Project Officer for the Sport Welfare Officer Programme.

This role will help strengthen the national coordination of a vital #safeguarding and culture change initiative across sport.

Details: www.levelequals.com/job-details/...