As part of our wider 'London Together' project, we have published oral history interviews and photographs as a way of exploring, recording and preserving the lived sporting experiences of people from across London. Read more
Visit the Sporting Memories Event Portal to watch former British and Irish Lions John Taylor, Gavin Hastings and Brian Moore in conversation. We were joined live on the night for our very special fundraising evening. Read more
We are delighted to have been selected as one of the organisations taking part in the Ideas to Action programme from Design Council – as an organisation "with great ideas on supporting people facing barriers to become more active". Read more
For Carers Week 2021, Agnes – who cares for her husband, Bob – talks about what Sporting Memories means to her and the sense of belonging she has found. Read more
From ground-breaking initiatives to events, 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.
The Sporting Memories KITbag provides a gentle, practical way to encourage and aid activity at home. It is available for both individuals and organisations to purchase. Read more
What we have learned during lockdown supports future conversations, as we continue our long-term work tackling loneliness. We feature in the latest report from the Campaign to End Loneliness. Read more
Students from Vale of Leven Academy in West Dunbartonshire are set to deliver a regular Sporting Memories Club, in a groundbreaking initiative that will support students in making a positive difference to their lives as well as those of older adults. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
A Big Lottery Scotland grant was received to support work across the Central Belt. Read more
The very first Sporting Memories Foundation conference, Fit for the Future, was held in Manchester on 17 September 2019. Read more
Sporting Memories Co-founders Chris Wilkins and Tony Jameson-Allen received a Prime Minister's Points of Light Award. Read more
Using Rugby Memories to bring together young people in the rugby community with older isolated people. Read more
Volunteers, directors, staff and trustees met with Tracey Crouch MP, with a Ministerial portfolio that includes Sport, Civil Society and Loneliness. Read more
Bringing together generations of sports fans to celebrate memories of London 2012 in a ground-breaking project. Read more
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