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Celebrating women who found the confidence to be active
For many women, the biggest barrier to exercise isn't always ability. It's the fear of judgment.
21 Sept 2026
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This Girl Can launches Move for 10 challenge to help more…
Sport England's This Girl Can campaign has launched a new challenge with a refreshingly simple idea…
2 Sept 2026
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Leeds Play Streets: giving children the space to just be…
In the Holbeck area of Leeds, a residential street, Colenso Mount, has been temporarily closed to…
5 Aug 2026
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Safe Sport Day - Saturday 8 August 2026
On Saturday, 8 August 2026, Safe Sport International will mark Safe Sport Day - a global moment to…
28 Jul 2026
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Active Partnerships Launch National Campaign to Highlight…
The Active Partnerships Network is launching a national campaign to highlight the vital role played…
19 May 2026
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Take Action for Mental Health Awareness Week - 11 to 17 May…
Action has been chosen as this year's theme because, while awareness is vital, real change comes…
11 May 2026
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New campaign from Age UK calls on the nation to Act Now, Age…
It encourages people aged 50-65 to improve their health and wellbeing so they can live their best…
21 Apr 2026
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Making it easier to find local sports clubs
Over the last eight years, the OpenActive data standard has allowed physical activity providers to…
23 Mar 2026
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Mental Health Awareness Week - webinar Thursday 19 March
Mental Health Awareness week is fast approaching, and will take place 11-17 May. This year the theme…
13 Mar 2026
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Creating safer gyms and leisure spaces for women
Sexual harassment and intimidation remain far too common in society – often affecting women when…
5 Mar 2026
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International Women's Day 2026 - 'Give To Gain'
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To…
4 Mar 2026
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Let’s Dance, the national campaign to inspire everyone in the UK to embrace dance as a way to…
4 Mar 2026
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Can you help close the 24% team sport gap this International…
Help Women in Sport close the 24% team sport gap and join the “24 for 24” Challenge
25 Feb 2026
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Team Up week - 26 January to 1 February 2026
Sport has the power to bring people together in local communities, and through collective action we…
22 Jan 2026
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This Girl Can's push in support of new and expectant mothers
The campaign is shining a light on the fact that over half of pregnant women and new mums on lower…
20 Jan 2026
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Our Big Push 2026: Building Momentum, Driving Change, and…
Active Pregnancy Foundation are unveiling Our Big Push – a bold and forward-looking strategy that…
5 Jan 2026
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Activity Alliance launch a new supporter scheme as part of…
It’s International Day of Disabled People (IDDP) and to mark this important day, Activity Alliance…
3 Dec 2025
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We All Belong – get involved this International Day of…
On December 3, Activity Alliance is celebrating belonging in action across sports and activities for…
26 Nov 2025
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Movement Matters Guidance Launched on World Children's Day
Movement Matters has been developed by NEYASP to support the Early Years sector in understanding,…
21 Nov 2025
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Leeds JogOn receives the Safer Stronger Communities award
Leeds JogOn campaign, a collaboration between the Safer Leeds Partnership, Get Set Leeds Local, and…
17 Nov 2025
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Children’s physical activity campaign to keep kids active…
Government launches ‘Let’s Move!’, a new campaign supported by Sport England, to help keep families…
3 Nov 2025
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Wakefield Reclaim the night as This Girl Can calls for…
The annual Let's Lift the Curfew movement returns with over 320 organised runs and a renewed demand…
28 Oct 2025
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Kit Out Sheffield gets a ton of support
Almost a ton of sports kit will get a new lease of life to help kids get active in the holidays.
27 Oct 2025
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Doing it for her: Make this half-term time that truly…
How often do we see sport and movement as part of the relationship between mothers and daughter?
17 Oct 2025