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Find local groups to attend or to volunteer at near you. Our groups offer support to those who love sport who live with dementia, depression or loneliness.

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About The Learning Zone

We have developed an online Learning Zone. It is an educational resource for use by those running Sporting Memories Clubs and Groups and those who deliver one-to-one reminiscence, it can be particularly useful for those that aren’t able to attend a training session.
Sporting Memories Charter

The Sporting Memories Network (SMN) is a community interest company (CIC), the first of its kind dedicated to the development and use of sports reminiscence, inclusive physical activities and intergenerational activities to support isolated older people across the UK.
Join The Squad Campaign Launch

The Sporting Memories Foundation is launching a ground-breaking campaign this weekend at Championship matches across December, to support former players and older fans living with dementia.
Join The Squad

Join The Squad to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness

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.
How We Work

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.
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
Donate Books, Memorabilia and Match Programmes

Why not take a few minutes to dig out any old programmes, sports biographies, annuals, shirts, scarves, boots and any other sporting memorabilia that could be put to use at our sporting memories clubs?

Sporting Memories and British Legion Join Forces

Galanos House. A Royal British Legion Care Home in Warwickshire has become the latest partner of Sporting Memories.
"Using the wealth of resources from Sporting Memories has provided a springboard for awakening memories, we have been able to use the sporting themes in our Men’s Club, which has proved really popular and has even stirred them to get up out of their chairs to have a go". Read more

Volunteers needed for Sporting Memories clubs in Stonehouse and Bellshill

We are looking for volunteers across Scotland
Volunteer at our community clubs and groups in Stonehouse and Bellshill Read more

Volunteers Needed for Sporting Memories Clubs Opening in Folkestone

3 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN FOLKESTONE, KENT. To help facilitate and/or support our soon to open Sporting Memories Clubs in Folkestone At the Cheriton Library every Monday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM At the Folkestone Sports Centre every Friday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM At the Folkestone Care Centre every Wednesday 2 PM - 4 PM FULL TRAINING IS PROVIDED - START DATES TBC Read more