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  • KITbag stories: #SheCanSheWill

    KITbag stories: #SheCanSheWill

    We hear how the Sporting Memories KITbag has helped Freda, Patricia and many other women to stay active at home – especially in more isolated areas. Read more

  • Watch again: A Tour of the Lions' Den

    Watch again: A Tour of the Lions' Den

    Visit the Sporting Memories Event Portal to watch former British and Irish Lions John Taylor, Gavin Hastings and Brian Moore in conversation. We were joined live on the night for our very special fundraising evening. Read more

  • Ideas, solutions

    Ideas, solutions

    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

  • Agnes and Bob

    Agnes and Bob

    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

  • KITbag stories: #SheCanSheWill
  • Watch again: A Tour of the Lions' Den
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Making a difference

From ground-breaking initiatives to events, case studies and recognition of our work, here are just some of the ways in which Sporting Memories works with partners and funders to make a real difference to the lives of older people.

KITbag stories: #SheCanSheWill

KITbag stories: #SheCanSheWill

We hear how the Sporting Memories KITbag has helped Freda, Patricia and many other women to stay active at home – especially in more isolated areas. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2021

Updated: 24th November, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Watch again: A Tour of the Lions' Den

Watch again: A Tour of the Lions' Den

Visit the Sporting Memories Event Portal to watch former British and Irish Lions John Taylor, Gavin Hastings and Brian Moore in conversation. We were joined live on the night for our very special fundraising evening. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2021

Updated: 19th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Ideas, solutions

Ideas, solutions

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

Published: 17th June, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Agnes and Bob

Agnes and Bob

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

Published: 9th June, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

The Sporting Memories KITbag

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. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2021

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Helen Johnston

Tackling loneliness

Tackling loneliness

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

Published: 24th April, 2021

Updated: 19th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Intergenerational Sporting Memories

Intergenerational Sporting Memories

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

Published: 11th March, 2021

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

#TalkAboutSport Wales

#TalkAboutSport Wales

Three fantastic videos from our #TalkAboutSport Weekend Wales, featuring stars from the world of Welsh sport. And a bonus link to a sporting legend who visits one of our Clubs. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 18th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

Watch our 2020 online conference

Watch our 2020 online conference

On 3 December 2020 we held our first ever online conference, hosted by Alastair Hignell CBE with special guests Henry Winter, Luther Blissett, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Ray Fallan and our members and volunteers. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 17th June, 2021

Author: Helen Johnston

PFA Practical Guide to Living with Dementia

PFA Practical Guide to Living with Dementia

Football chiefs from the Professional Footballers' Association teamed up with the Sporting Memories Foundation and researchers from the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University to produce a guide to help former players diagnosed with dementia. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2019

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Helen Johnston

Sport England: Active Ageing

Sport England: Active Ageing

Sport England invests £500,000 in the Sporting Memories Network three-year project to increase the physical activity of older men with dementia. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2019

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

Wales: Healthy and Active Fund

Wales: Healthy and Active Fund

A rich history and heritage of sport in Wales is set to support older people thanks to the Healthy and Active Fund of the Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2019

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: Deleted User

Big Lottery Scotland

Big Lottery Scotland

A Big Lottery Scotland grant was received to support work across the Central Belt. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2019

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: John Dyer

Fit for the Future - Conference Report

Fit for the Future - Conference Report

The very first Sporting Memories Foundation conference, Fit for the Future, was held in Manchester on 17 September 2019. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2019

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: Deleted User

Prime Minister's award recognises Sporting Memories

Prime Minister's award recognises Sporting Memories

Sporting Memories Co-founders Chris Wilkins and Tony Jameson-Allen received a Prime Minister's Points of Light Award. Read more

Published: 25th October, 2018

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

Try for Change

Try for Change

Using Rugby Memories to bring together young people in the rugby community with older isolated people. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author: John Dyer

Sporting Memories meets with Minister for Loneliness

Sporting Memories meets with Minister for Loneliness

Volunteers, directors, staff and trustees met with Tracey Crouch MP, with a Ministerial portfolio that includes Sport, Civil Society and Loneliness. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2018

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: Deleted User

Spirit of the Games

Spirit of the Games

Bringing together generations of sports fans to celebrate memories of London 2012 in a ground-breaking project. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2020

Author:

Case Study: Care homes

Case Study: Care homes

A care home resident in North Lincolnshire living with dementia revealed during a Sporting Memories session that she had previously enjoyed competing in ice-dancing. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 31st May, 2020

Author: John Dyer

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  • Scottish football icons make their way to our clubs

    Scottish football icons make their way to our clubs

    Former Scotland manager Craig Levein and former Dunfermline captain Roy Barry make special appearances at our clubs in St Columba’s and Dunfermline.

  • Fundraising, Mini Golf and so much more at Stratford Sports Club

    Fundraising, Mini Golf and so much more at Stratford Sports Club

    Stratford Sports Club have been busy with their Sporting Memories group recently through a range of physical and fundraising activities!

  • Sporting Memories Training for new volunteers

    Sporting Memories Training for new volunteers

    Our volunteer training workshop for new volunteers, taking place on Tuesday 19 July 2022. Find out more.

  • Fore! Kirkcaldy and St Columba's clubs try new golf game to Europe!

    Fore! Kirkcaldy and St Columba's clubs try new golf game to Europe!

    Two of our Scottish clubs experience Park Gowf for the first time during their Sporting Memories sessions!

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  • A decision that would change life forever

    A decision that would change life forever

    From Nick Webborn OBE: An emotional and truly inspiring account of one decision made in sport that was to change life forever, for better or worse. A journey from injury, to long-term hospitalisation and rehabilitation – and to being 'part of something bigger than yourself'.

  • What we do

    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.

  • Replay Sporting Memories

    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.

  • Digital Sporting Pink

    Digital Sporting Pink

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

  • The Sporting Memories KITbag

    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.

  • Vacancies

    The latest job opportunities with Sporting Memories

  • Scotland Clubs

    Scotland Clubs

  • The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland SCIO

    Our Charity in Scotland.

  • Supporting Former Footballers Living With Dementia

    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.

  • Wales Clubs

    Wales Clubs

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The Sporting Memories Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1154474) 
The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland (SC047268)
Sporting Memories Network CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in England (07811301)
Sporting Memories Network Scotland CIC is a Community Interest Company registered in Scotland (SC409470)