Scotland CIC | The Sporting Memories Foundation

Howard Mitchell

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Great North Run

Support the Sporting Memories Foundation Great North Run Team

VACANCY: Trustee for The Sporting Memories Foundation

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trustee to serve as Treasurer

A Captain’s Lasting Memories

Sandburn Hall Golf Club Captain, Gerry MacCrory, handed over a whopping cheque for £5561 to The Sporting Memories Foundation after a year's fundraising efforts.

Sporting Memories Changing Lives Through Physical Activity

Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland launched the first of our monthly hub events at Calderglen Sports Hub on Tuesday 2nd April building on our vision to provide inclusive physical activity opportunities for isolated older adults across East Kilbride.

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.

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

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

Chris Wilkins

Tony Jameson-Allen

Norrie Gallagher

Becky Wilkins

Howard Mitchell