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Volunteer in Wales

We are opening 30 free, weekly Sporting Memories Clubs with a host of great partner organisations. Find out how you can help and get involved
Share your Memories of #MyFirstGame for Wales Memories Weekend

The Memories Weekend is an opportunity for clubs, players and intergenerational fans to celebrate the rich history and heritage of sport in Wales, whilst raising awareness of three of the biggest challenges facing our society: depression, loneliness and dementia.
The Memories Weekend

The Sporting Memories Foundation is delighted to launch the first ever Welsh Memories Weekend on the 21st and 22nd September 2019. We're calling for sports fans of all ages to share their favourite memories of their first game. #MyFirstGame
The Rugby World Cup: A Tonic For Mental Health and Dementia

The NHS and Sporting Memories say watching the sport can actually be good for your mental health and wellbeing.
Sporting Memories, which helps older people recall memories of watching or playing sport, are encouraging older sports fans and those with dementia to relive historic matches like England’s 2003 final in Australia, New Zealand’s huge 64 point win in the first ever world cup match in 1987, or even the last ever five nations 0-0 draw - between Ireland and England in 1963

Matt Pennington

Sport England Project Coordinator (North of England)
Viv Loder

Session Worker - Greater Manchester
Trevor Rollinson

Session Worker - Greater Manchester
Kate Budd

Co-ordinator South of England
Rob White

Area Co-ordinator for Greater London
Amanda White

Area Co-ordinator for Greater London
Andy Tysoe

Area Co-ordinator Greater Manchester
Toby Roberts

Area Co-ordinator Bristol & the South West
Angie Mills-Curtis

Group Delivery and Practice Coordinator - Hampshire
Richard Hunt

Area Co-ordinator for Suffolk

Supporting Former Footballers Living With Dementia

Steve Elliott celebrated his 60th birthday in September. A former professional footballer, Steve started his career at Nottingham Forest after signing apprentice forms with Brian Clough and later signed professional forms at the age of 18.
Football, Dementia and Me. One Year On

On the anniversary of Alan Shearer's groundbreaking BBC One documentary exploring the possible links between football and dementia, we look back on the progress made and launch a new campaign to support former players.
How it works

We work in partnership with organisations and community venues, including sports clubs, community hubs, sheltered housing, care homes and hospitals to run both Sporting Memories Clubs and one-to-one activities.
Who we are

Sporting Memories Foundation (Registered Charity Number 1154474) is the World's first charity dedicated to Sports Reminiscence & Physical Activities.
Why volunteer with us

By sharing memories of sporting moments however big or small, people are instantly connected, reawakening thoughts feelings and times that would have otherwise been undiscovered all because of a passion for sport.
Who we are - Scotland

Our Charity in Scotland.
Our Rich History of Partnerships

Sporting Memories Network has developed a compelling, dynamic and innovative approach to tackling the challenges of an ageing society. Our training, resources and project support are designed in partnership with our service users, carers and volunteers.
Where your money goes

Where does your money go and what impact does it have
Healthy and Active Fund: Full Time Project Coordinator in Wales

The project will work across Cardiff, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taff and we are looking for applicants that will be based in any one of these areas.
One-to-one reminiscence

Whilst we know the benefits of socialising and attending the weekly clubs, one to one reminiscing can also be an enjoyable and beneficial activity

Sporting Memories and British Legion Join Forces

Galanos House. A Royal British Legion Care Home in Warwickshire has become the latest partner of Sporting Memories.
"Using the wealth of resources from Sporting Memories has provided a springboard for awakening memories, we have been able to use the sporting themes in our Men’s Club, which has proved really popular and has even stirred them to get up out of their chairs to have a go". Read more

Volunteers needed for Sporting Memories clubs in Stonehouse and Bellshill

We are looking for volunteers across Scotland
Volunteer at our community clubs and groups in Stonehouse and Bellshill Read more

Volunteers Needed for Sporting Memories Clubs Opening in Folkestone

3 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN FOLKESTONE, KENT. To help facilitate and/or support our soon to open Sporting Memories Clubs in Folkestone At the Cheriton Library every Monday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM At the Folkestone Sports Centre every Friday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM At the Folkestone Care Centre every Wednesday 2 PM - 4 PM FULL TRAINING IS PROVIDED - START DATES TBC Read more