Scotland Staff | The Sporting Memories Foundation

Yvonne Friel

Group Delivery and Practice Coordinator

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Jim Purvis

Group Delivery and Practice Coordinator

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Gary Waddell

Group Delivery and Practice Coordinator

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The Sporting Memories Foundation, in association with Autosport, Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction, hosted by Paul O'Neill and Steve Rider. Saturday 7th December, 7pm till midnight at The Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire.

Healthy and Active Fund: Full Time Project Coordinators in Wales

There are two new full time posts which will be split between the following project areas: Cardiff, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Conwy.

Fit for the Future - The Sporting Memories Foundation Conference

Fit for the Future is the first annual Sporting Memories Foundation Conference and is now open for bookings.

Sporting Memories comes to Wales

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

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. One Year On

On the anniversary of Alan Shearer's groundbreaking BBC One documentary exploring the possible links between football and dementia, we look back on the progress made and launch a new campaign to support former players.

How it works

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.

Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction

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.

Healthy and Active Fund: Full Time Project Coordinators in Wales

There are two new full time posts which will be split between the following project areas: Cardiff, Newport, Vale of Glamorgan, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Conwy.

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

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 Opening in Folkestone

VOLUNTEERS WANTED To help facilitate and/or support our soon to open Sporting Memories Clubs in Folkestone At the Folkestone Sports Centre every Friday 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Address: Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone. CT19 5HX At the Folkestone Care Centre every Wednesday 2 PM - 4 PM Address: 50-52 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone. CT20 2NB FULL TRAINING IS PROVIDED - START DATES TBC Read more

Maurice Donohue

Yvonne Friel

Norrie Gallagher

Donna Mackey

Alison McCandish

Howard Mitchell

Liz Price

Jim Purvis

Gary Waddell

Joe Casey

David Gallagher

Robert Risien

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