Captain's Charity, Kirbymoorside Golf Club Fundraiser

Kirbymoorside Golf Club in North Yorkshire supports and raises money to help our weekly clubs.

Club Captain: Charles Jennison very kindly chose Sporting Memories as his charity for his year in office at the North Yorkshire Golf Club.

The Kirbymoorside Members raised just over £1250 over the course of the year.

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It was a session with a difference. It may be autumn - but who says you can't wear sunglasses and hats? Our Swansea online group took a virtual seaside walk, and even better, it ended with ice cream. Yum.
A half-marathon later...

2020 is the year the Great North Run went ‘virtual’ – and so did we! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who ran, stepped and donated for Sporting Memories.
Time to celebrate

A year ago, Preston North End set up a Sporting Memories Club. So what better reason to celebrate? Scotland–England football bonds were strengthened (yes, they do exist!). Jim explains...
28th October "Refresher" Online Training Session

This 3 hour workshop is for existing volunteers and partners who have previously completed face to face training with Sporting Memories. The workshop will take place online via Zoom and will give you a refreshed overview of our organisation and equip you with the knowledge and skills to facilitate an online club. This is an interactive session and an opportunity learn about features of Zoom and how to effectively use Sporting Memories resources online.

The Great North Run 2019 - Donate and Raise Funds!!

Fundraising for us in this year's Great North Run: Jack Benyon, Steve Sharp and Louise Turkington. talk about what motivates them to raise finds and profile for Sporting Memories.
Great North Run Fundraiser Steve Sharp
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.
Five Nine Agency

The Five Nine Agency held a festive lunch with Sports Stars and Fans in Bradford to raise funds for Sporting Memories
The Beautiful Game?

Dementia currently affects approximately 850,000 people in the UK and 600,000 family members who have had to become full time carers. It costs the UK economy in the region of £26bn a year, more than cancer and heart disease combined. So should football be expected to foot the bill for former players’ care and support? And if so, who should that responsibility lay with?
Cod Beck Blenders Relay

Cod Beck Blenders take on the Yorkshire Marathon

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.

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

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

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.
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
Where your money goes

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