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  • Sporting Memories #KITbag

    Sporting Memories #KITbag

    For older people who would like encouragement and support to be active at home, the Sporting Memories #KITbag service provides equipment, motivation, guidance – and opportunities for companionship. Read more

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Making a difference

From ground-breaking initiatives to case studies and recognition of our work, here are just some of the ways in which Sporting Memories works with partners and funders to make a real difference to the lives of older people.

Sporting Memories #KITbag

Sporting Memories #KITbag

For older people who would like encouragement and support to be active at home, the Sporting Memories #KITbag service provides equipment, motivation, guidance – and opportunities for companionship. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2021

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

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#TalkAboutSport Wales

#TalkAboutSport Wales

Three fantastic videos from our #TalkAboutSport Weekend Wales, featuring stars from the world of Welsh sport. And a bonus link to a sporting legend who visits one of our Clubs. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Helen Johnston

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  • Making a difference
Watch our 2020 online conference

Watch our 2020 online conference

On 3 December 2020 we held our first ever online conference, hosted by Alastair Hignell CBE with special guests Henry Winter, Luther Blissett, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Ray Fallan and our members and volunteers. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Helen Johnston

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PFA Practical Guide to Living with Dementia

PFA Practical Guide to Living with Dementia

Football chiefs from the Professional Footballers' Association teamed up with the Sporting Memories Foundation and researchers from the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University to produce a guide to help former players diagnosed with dementia. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2019

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Helen Johnston

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  • Making a difference
Sport England: Active Ageing

Sport England: Active Ageing

Sport England invests £500,000 in the Sporting Memories Network three-year project to increase the physical activity of older men with dementia. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2019

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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  • Partner
  • Making a difference
Wales: Healthy and Active Fund

Wales: Healthy and Active Fund

A rich history and heritage of sport in Wales is set to support older people thanks to the Healthy and Active Fund of the Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2019

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: Tony Jameson-Allen

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Big Lottery Scotland

Big Lottery Scotland

A Big Lottery Scotland grant was received to support work across the Central Belt. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2019

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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  • Big Lottery
  • Scotland Group
  • Making a difference
Fit for the Future - Conference Report

Fit for the Future - Conference Report

The very first Sporting Memories Foundation conference, Fit for the Future, was held in Manchester on 17 September 2019. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2019

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Tony Jameson-Allen

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Prime Minister's award recognises Sporting Memories

Prime Minister's award recognises Sporting Memories

Sporting Memories Co-founders Chris Wilkins and Tony Jameson-Allen received a Prime Minister's Points of Light Award. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2018

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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  • Chris Wilkins
  • England Group
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  • Tony Jameson Allen
  • Star Supporter
  • Making a difference
Try for Change

Try for Change

Using Rugby Memories to bring together young people in the rugby community with older isolated people. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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  • Intergenerational
  • Rugby
  • Making a difference
Sporting Memories meets with Minister for Loneliness

Sporting Memories meets with Minister for Loneliness

Volunteers, directors, staff and trustees met with Tracey Crouch MP, with a Ministerial portfolio that includes Sport, Civil Society and Loneliness. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2018

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: Tony Jameson-Allen

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Spirit of the Games

Spirit of the Games

Bringing together generations of sports fans to celebrate memories of London 2012 in a ground-breaking project. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author:

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Case Study: Care homes

Case Study: Care homes

A care home resident in North Lincolnshire living with dementia revealed during a Sporting Memories session that she had previously enjoyed competing in ice-dancing. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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  • PFA Charity teams up with the Sporting Memories Foundation

    PFA Charity teams up with the Sporting Memories Foundation

    Through a partnership with Sporting Memories, the PFA Charity is offering practical support to former professional players who are living with dementia.

  • Birthday celebrations!

    Birthday celebrations!

    A footballer in the 1950s, Jim Ross has missed only one Sporting Memories session since the Club started in May 2019.

  • Our latest blog, from Project Manager Kate Budd

    Our latest blog, from Project Manager Kate Budd

    Experiences of shielding, the importance of messaging during the pandemic, finding solutions – and the difference that work has made.

  • A decision that would change life forever

    A decision that would change life forever

    From Nick Webborn OBE: An emotional and truly inspiring account of one decision made in sport that was to change life forever, for better or worse. A journey from injury, to long-term hospitalisation and rehabilitation – and to being 'part of something bigger than yourself'.

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  • Supporting Former Footballers Living With Dementia

    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.

    Football, Dementia and Me.

    Alan Shearer's groundbreaking BBC One documentary explored the possible links between football and dementia, we look back on the progress made and continue our campaign to support former players.

  • The Sporting Memories Foundation - England & Wales

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

  • Why volunteer with us

    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.

  • The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland SCIO

    Our Charity in Scotland.

  • Our Rich History of Partnerships

    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 your money goes

    Find out where your money goes when you support Sporting Memories.

  • One-to-one reminiscence

    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

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    Greater London Clubs

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#TalkAboutSport

#TalkAboutSport

#TalkAboutSport to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness Read more

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Published: 5th June, 2018

Updated: 5th May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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The Sporting Memories Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1154474) 
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland (SC047268)
Sporting Memories Network CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England (07811301)
Sporting Memories Network Scotland CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in Scotland (SC409470)