Kate Budd

I manage our Sport England-funded programme, working with 28 of our Clubs across England. In addition to this I am the lead for the London region and our London Together programme funded by Comic Relief and the GLA.

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

07506 836083

Latest

Care home opening and a new partnership

We attended the official opening of Peony Court care home in Croyden. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Barchester Healthcare, which Peony Court is a part of, and the Asian Resource Centre of Croyden.
Sporting Memories training for new volunteers

Our latest volunteer training workshop for new volunteers. Taking place on Tuesday 5 October 2021. Find out more.
About our Conference

Keeping you up to date on themes, topics, our speakers – and our programme for the day.
BBC Radio Lancashire Award

Chorley FC and Leyland Sporting Memories Clubs were Highly Commended in this year's BBC Radio Lancashire 'Make a Difference' Awards.

Helen Johnston

Communications Manager
Nikki Foster

Project Coordinator (Wales)
Kelly Hart

Funding Manager
Chris Wilkins

Trustee and Co-Founder
Darshan Sanghrajka

Non Executive Director

What we do

We are Sporting Memories. For 10 years we have been using the power of remembering and talking about sport – along with physical exercise – to tackle dementia, depression and loneliness. We are dedicated to bringing together older fans, former players, family members.
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.
Digital Sporting Pink

How to register for the digital version of our Sporting Pink publication.
The Sporting Memories KITbag

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.
Replay Sporting Memories

See or listen to memories, radio recordings, videos and photographs from sports fans, family members, players and writers. A unique collection of over 2000 sporting memories. You can also contribute your own.
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland SCIO

Our Charity in Scotland.
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.
Online Sporting Memories Clubs

There are online Sporting Memories sessions every day of the week, in Wales, Scotland and England. Join in or volunteer. Find the session that works for you!
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.
Blazing a volunteering trail

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."

#TalkAboutSport

#TalkAboutSport to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness Read more

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