See our existing projects

See Our Projects: Sport England

Sport England invest £500,000 in Sporting Memories Network 3 year project to get older men with dementia physically active.Read more

See Our Projects: Suffolk Care Homes

In a jointly funded project, Most Active Suffolk and Sporting Memories Network have subsidised 11 care homes in Suffolk to deliver Sporting Memories activities to their residentsRead more

See Our Projects: Big Lottery Scotland

Big Lottery Scotland grant received to support work across the central belt of ScotlandRead more

See Our Projects: Try For Change

The Sporting Memories Foundation are using Rugby Memories to bring together young people in the rugby community with older isolated people.Read more

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Tech Savvy Volunteer Required!

If you are tech savvy, methodical and have experience of archiving or cataloguing, with some time to spare we would be delighted to have a chat to you about a relevant volunteering opportunity.

Legends launch Replay Racing Cards

The range will be launched at a special event at Palace House, The National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art and at Musselburgh Racecourse on Tuesday 19th February.

FC United of Manchester and Altrincham Team Up for Sporting Memories

FC United of Manchester and Altrincham team up for Sporting Memories
The National League North match between FC United of Manchester (FCUM) and Altrincham has been designated a Sporting Memories ‘#MemoriesMatch’ at Broadhurst Park on Saturday (February 9).

Current Volunteering Opportunities in Scotland

We are looking for volunteers across Scotland
Volunteer at our community clubs and groups in Kirkcaldy, Broxburn, Glenrothes, across West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, Stonehouse and Castlemilk

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.

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.

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.