Gary Waddell

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The Great North Run 2019 - Donate and Raise Funds!!

Fundraising for us in this year's Great North Run: Jack Benyon, Steve Sharp and Louise Turkington. talk about what motivates them to raise finds and profile for Sporting Memories.
Sports Memories

I think this is a fantastic charity who help vulnerable people via the power of sports.
Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction

The Sporting Memories Foundation, in association with Autosport, Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction, hosted by Paul O'Neill and Steve Rider. Saturday 7th December, 7pm till midnight at The Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Fit for the Future - The Sporting Memories Foundation Conference

Fit for the Future is the first annual Sporting Memories Foundation Conference and is now open for bookings.

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.
Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction

The Sporting Memories Foundation, in association with Autosport, Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction, hosted by Paul O'Neill and Steve Rider. Saturday 7th December, 7pm till midnight at The Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Support Our Clubs

With your help Sporting Memories can keep our weekly clubs running and open new clubs, supporting former players and older fans alike
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

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