Active Together (Partners)

Your old bike could change a child’s life! We are collected unwanted 24-inch wheeled bikes, suitable for 9-11 year olds, as part of our Set, Pedal - Go! programme, starting later this year! We’ll refurbish and reuse them so pupils can learn to ride and develop cycling skills 🚴‍♂️ Find out more: ow.ly/87bB50Z0WIP #LetsGetMovingLLR

FREE Diabetes training for Health & Care professionals! ✨🩺 Led by a practicing diabetes specialist, this session will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and tools to naturally integrate physical activity into everyday consultations. What you’ll take away: → How physical activity impacts diabetes & cardiometabolic health → Benefits for people with type 1 & type 2 diabetes → Key safety considerations 📅 Thursday 28th May ⏰1pm-2:15pm 💻 Online Book your space today: ow.ly/8Uz750Z03qX #LetsGetMovingLLR

All sports clubs in LLR are invited to our online Drop-in & Connect session on Thursday 21st May 💭🎤 Join our Sport Welfare Officer to: → Ask questions or simply listen in → Connect with others working in sport welfare & safeguarding → Share ideas, challenges & good practice Book your spot for free: ow.ly/F2ih50YZqca #LetsGetMovingLLR

Do you want to make your sports club or organisation a safer place for everyone? 👋 Join our Mental Health Friendly Clubs information session and discover how your club can better support adults experiencing mental health challenges. 📅 12th May ⏰ 7pm – 7:30pm 💻 Online Book your place: ow.ly/gnoL50YXwkx #LetsGetMovingLLR

Can your team spot the signs of abuse and know what to do next? 👋 Join @_UKCoaching for a safeguarding workshop to build the skills you need to identify concerns and respond with confidence. What you’ll gain: → Clear guidance on what to do (and what not to do) → Insight into how your values can shape your response → Practical next steps if concerns arise 📅 Tuesday 12 May ⏰ 6pm-9pm 💻 Online Book your place: ow.ly/Ofrt50YUUQ3 #LetsGetMovingLLR

Does your club know how to spot and respond to safeguarding concerns? 🎤💫 Join @_UKCoaching for their Safeguarding Adults Workshop to build your confidence and knowledge in supporting adults in your sessions. What to expect: → Learn safeguarding principles → Explore what great coaching practice looks like → Know how to report concerns 📅 Tuesday 5th May ⏰ 6pm-9pm 💻 Online Book your place: ow.ly/qQjX50YT6oR #LetsGetMovingLLR

Over 150,000 people in the UK communicate using British Sign Language. To help ensure resources are as accessible as possible, #Buddle have added a British Sign Language interpretation to their animations, ‘What is Buddle’ and ‘Being Inclusive’. Check them out here: ow.ly/cNiP50YEQ28 #LetsGetMovingLLR

Inclusion matters for every sports club, but how do we support neurodivergent participants? Our Sport Welfare Officer and @AccessSport are offering a free learning session for all East Midlands sports clubs and physical activity organisations to help you understand neurodiversity and confidently put into practice what you learn. Book your place: ow.ly/s3xC50YKOil 📅 Thursday 30th April ⏰ 7-8pm 💻 Online #LetsGetMovingLLR

🏊‍♂️ FREE Active Bystander Training 🏊‍♀️ East Midlands Sport Welfare Officers & Swim England East Midlands are hosting a free online session for Swim England affiliated clubs. 📅 Thu 7 May 2026 ⏰ 6–7pm | 💻 Online For coaches, welfare officers & volunteers to build confidence in speaking up. 👉 Book now: active-together.org/events/2026/05… #LetsGetMovingLLR #SafeSport #Safeguarding #Swimming

We’re delighted to welcome David Monkhouse to the Active Together Board. David brings nearly 40 years of experience across the sport, physical activity and leisure sector, with expertise spanning frontline delivery, strategic leadership, governance and workforce development. His insight will be invaluable as we continue to support strong, sustainable and inclusive physical activity opportunities across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Welcome to the Board, David! Read more here: ow.ly/ICVf50YKhez #LetsGetMovingLLR

Don't miss your shot at £1,000 from Sports Direct & easyuk! If your supporters shop with Sports Direct by 30th April, you're in for the draw! Sign up here: ow.ly/ms0o50YEPu5 #LetsGetMovingLLR

We’re pleased to welcome Grace Strong to the Active Together Board 👏 Grace brings extensive experience from across the criminal justice system, with a strong focus on prevention, collaboration and improving outcomes for children, young people and communities. Her insight into public health, early intervention and cross sector working will be a real asset as we continue our work across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Welcome to the Board, Grace! Find out more: ow.ly/1mEK50YKhcz #LetsGetMovingLLR

Different legal structures come with different responsibilities and can impact upon your organisation's liabilities, tax benefits, funding and much more. #Buddle has a new webinar that explores these and what they mean for your organisation’s liabilities, responsibilities and opportunities: ow.ly/twC150YEPZN #LetsGetMovingLLR

Inclusion in sport is essential, but how do we put it into practice? 💭 Join our Sport Welfare Officer and @AccessSport for a 1-hour session to help coaches, club welfare officers and volunteers create safe spaces for neurodivergent participants. In this session you will: → Build confidence in supporting & engaging neurodivergent participants → Learn how to adapt to a range of needs → Take away practical actions to make your club more inclusive Book your place: ow.ly/s3xC50YKOil #LetsGetMovingLLR

We’re pleased to welcome Rob Mitchell, Chief Executive of @CharnwoodBC, to the Active Together Board. Rob brings extensive local government experience, a strong understanding of the sports development and health and wellbeing agendas, and a genuine passion for the positive impact physical activity can have on people and places. We’re looking forward to working with Rob as we continue to support healthier, more active communities across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Read more here: ow.ly/ZXPt50YKhb4 #LetsGetMovingLLR

Inclusion in sport means creating genuine safe spaces for neurodivergent members 👋 Join our Sport Welfare Officer, Gillian, alongside @AccessSport for a free 1-hour online session designed for coaches, welfare officers and volunteers who want to make a real difference. 📅 Thursday 30th April ⏰ 7pm-8pm 💻 Online Book your place: ow.ly/s3xC50YKOil #LetsGetMovingLLR

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Novlette Balela OBE to the Active Together Board 👏 Novlette brings a wealth of experience in equality, diversity and inclusion, with a career spanning the NHS, local government and the voluntary sector. Her leadership and passion for reducing inequalities through physical activity will be a huge asset as we continue our work across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. To find out more about her journey so far, visit: ow.ly/mYzx50YKh8c Welcome to the team, Novlette! #LetsGetMovingLLR

💪 Free Functional Fitness MOT Training Course 💪 This local Functional Fitness MOT Training Course is a practical, one-day course designed for professionals working with older people in community, health and physical activity settings. ✅ Learn how to use the Functional Fitness MOT as a person-centred, motivational tool ✅ Build confidence in assessing strength, balance and functional fitness ✅ Gain practical resources you can use straight away in your work ✅ Ideal for exercise professionals, physical activity practitioners, health and wellbeing staff and those working in active ageing. 🗓️ Wednesday 13th May 📍 Sports Pavilion, Glenfield, LE7 7AG 🕓 9:00am-5:00pm Spaces are limited, book now 👇 🔗 active-together.org/events/2026/05…

Sports Direct & @easyuk offering £1,000 to community sports causes. If your supporters shop with Sports Direct by 30th April, you're in for the draw! Sign up here: ow.ly/tXTo50YEPtn #LetsGetMovingLLR

How would you respond if someone at your organisation experienced discrimination or faced barriers to getting involved? Explore different ways to approach these real-life situations using the new inclusion scenarios from #Buddle: ow.ly/VAIb50YEPYu #LetsGetMovingLLR