📣 Following last week’s blog about the challenges faced by leisure facilities and local authorities, our second blog in the series explores the impact of facility closure on young people’s activity levels and how Havering Council have sought to ensure that their facilities are

📊 The new Moving Communities report from Sport England reveals the growing impact of leisure facilities in England, with increased participation and social value. These spaces are crucial for fostering community engagement and supporting physical activity, especially in

.The Sherwood School is a two-form entry community school in Merton that has been running learn to ride bikeability courses since April 2023 utilising the OSF Funding. Through the funding the school has been able to purchase 30 bikes, run 25 courses and teach 144 children! 🚲

New vacancy! 🚨 We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Development Manager - Place, to drive our strategy in local communities, fostering partnerships and creating sustainable change to help more people get active.✨ Apply now here 👇 bit.ly/3X0xkuz

We know staying active is vital for those with long-term health conditions, but challenges persist. We're collaborating with health partners to offer more support. Even just getting out the front door can be tough, but this fantastic 'We Are Undefeatable' video shows you can

Nominations are now open for our Young Sportsperson of the Year Award, Sponsored by Youth Sport Trust!   If you would like to nominate a Young Person aged 14 - 19 who is excelling at their chosen sport please visit  share-eu1.hsforms.com/1NFtzlUDsQwWlh… #unitingthemovement #SEAwards24

Yesterday, London Sport staff had the pleasure of visiting the Inclusive Swim project at Chelsea Sports Centre, for SEND children. 🏊‍♀️ This initiative, supported by Better GLL, Chelsea Community Champions, KarmaBank Community, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster City Council, offers young people

Following last week’s blog looking at how Havering Council have made their leisure facilities more sustainable; this week's piece explores the various strategies and funding options to help London’s leisure facilities achieve the same.🤝 Read the blog here👉bit.ly/3XcI09o

📢 We're hiring! Join the London Sport team as a part-time Administrator with our dynamic Sport Welfare Officer team. Help us transform safeguarding and welfare across London's sports clubs and organisations. Apply here! ⤵ bit.ly/3MmLwrt

With the Paralympic Games kicking off this week, Access Sport has announced their BBC Radio 4 Appeal with Clare Balding. We agree with Access Sport, more needs to be done to support disabled young people so that they can experience the lifechanging benefits of sport. We encourage

UK walking rates are down, according to National Travel Survey data released today 📉 We need the Government to invest in making streets both safer and more welcoming for everyone, and that includes an end to pavement parking. ⬇️ livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/go…

Looking back at our visit to the Inclusive Swim project at Chelsea Sports Centre. 🏊‍♀️📸 Supported by Better, GLL, Chelsea Community Champions, KarmaBank Community, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster City Council, this project offers young people with physical and learning disabilities, the

📣Following last week’s blog about the various resources, strategies and funding available to support London’s leisure facilities to become more sustainable, this week's blog focuses on a call to action to help move the sector forward. Read the blog👉bit.ly/3Z3QlgY

The London Sport Welfare team is excited to invite all Club Welfare Officers to our first Safeguarding and Welfare Forum. 🤩 Join us on 2 October to learn about the Sport Welfare Officer programme, DBS support for safer recruitment, and hear from a London Local Authority

Deadline - 05 September🚨 We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Development Manager - Place, to drive our strategy in local communities, fostering partnerships and creating sustainable change to help more people get active. ✨ Apply now here👉bit.ly/3X0xkuz

Over 70% of Asian & 82% of Black women in London want to be more active outdoors, but barriers like time & access hold them back. The #LetsGetOutThere initiative, featuring Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), is paving the way for all women to enjoy outdoor activity. ✨⤵ bit.ly/3ThffWG

🚨Only 1 in 4 disabled children participate in school sports. The powerful film #EqualPlay, from ParalympicsGB, now on Channel 4, shows how vital equal access to sport is for disabled children. Watch the film here ⤵ bit.ly/3AU0OBS

Missed out on the TCS London Marathon 2025 ballot? London Sport has limited spots left to raise funds for underserved communities. 🤸 Apply by 11th September following the link below⤵️ bit.ly/4gdsGAL