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
A match report from Sporting Memories Club member Roy, as his walking football club gets together outdoors - and some members meet each other for the first time since Sporting Memories Clubs went online. Read more
"Kent’s Sporting Memories" is to be launched at a free online event hosted by former rugby union Wales international and British and Irish Lion John Taylor. Read more
As Turkey faces Italy in the first match of EURO 2020, who better to kick off our 'EURO memories' series than footballer Hamit Altıntop – part of the Turkey squad that reached the EURO 2008 semi-finals. Hamit got in touch with our EURO series author and collector, Sporting Memories' Graham Leydon. 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
We would like to share with you a statement from one of our Co-Founders, Tony Jameson-Allen. Tony says: "After 10 years with Sporting Memories I’ve decided it’s time to hang up my boots and take life a bit easier." Read more
Take a look back at the inspirational projects that featured in our 'An Active Future with Dementia' online events, supported by the Life Changes Trust. Read more
Intergenerational volunteering: "Volunteering with the team has enhanced my confidence and communication skills. Knowing I am able to bring generations together to have a laugh is an amazing feeling." Read more
We are ever grateful to our volunteers. And this extraordinary year has been no exception. We shall be hearing from some of our volunteers, exploring what it means to be a Sporting Memories volunteer, and looking at the variety of roles we have on offer. Read more
We have places! To join the Official Great North Run on Sunday 12 September 2021, as part of the Sporting Memories Squad. Read more
A partnership between Sporting Memories - with the support of Suffolk County Council - and Ipswich Dementia Action Alliance sees the distribution of the Sporting Memories KITbag to older adults within the area. Read more
We have teamed up with Ageing Well East Lothian to offer two fantastic taster sessions for anyone in the area looking to find out more about what we do. Read more
An article for Dementia Action Week 2021. On a fragmented care system and the reality of caring for someone who is living with dementia. And what Sporting Memories can mean to our Club members, their carers and families. Read more
Since the turn of the year, the Huddersfield Town Foundation has been delivering Sporting Memories virtually. One regular attendee is Paul, a lifelong Town fan who joined the programme to compensate for the loss of interaction with other supporters on a match day. Read more
We are excited to bring you, in partnership with Life Changes Trust, a thrilling two-day online event celebrating how we can have an active future with dementia. Register now for your free place. Read more
That's right. Last year, the printed Sporting Pink announced a digital version. This year? Three social media channels of dedicated 'Sporting Pink' content. 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
'Scotsman' article highlights the value of community sports for older people Read more
Announcing Steps for Sporting Memories: Rugby Greats. The latest in our series of virtual walks. With a special message from former England International Alastair Hignell CBE. Read more
Members of the Leeds United Foundation Sporting Memories Club and volunteers have stepped an incredible 1 million (and counting) virtual steps. Read more
On 18 March 2020, all Sporting Memories Clubs were temporarily suspended. We often speak of the ‘Sporting Memories family’. One year on, we mark the strength and resilience of our family with a huge THANK YOU. 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
Sporting Memories Clubs in Sandhurst and Eastleigh have had more than one reason to celebrate, including recognition of the wonderful work of the Clubs' volunteers. Read more
We are delighted to welcome long-time supporter and fundraiser Stephen Halkett as a Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland Ambassador. Read more