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  • Netwalk – Future ways of working (and walking)

    Netwalk – Future ways of working (and walking)

    Since the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have all seen significant changes to our lives, and especially, in the way we work. Those who could work from home – did, and many continue to do so, in some way. The latest walking insight tells us the number of people walking has reduced in Notts. But as we…

  • Primary PE and Sport Premium and School Games Organiser funding extended for two years

    Primary PE and Sport Premium and School Games Organiser funding extended for two years

    The continuation of the Primary PE and Sport Premium for the next two academic years (2023-24 and 2024-25) has been confirmed. This will see more than £600 million of Government funding committed to improve the quality of PE and sports in primary schools to help children benefit from regular activity. £22 million has also been…

  • Funding received to support Notts and Derbyshire schools to open their sports facilities to help communities to be more active

    Funding received to support Notts and Derbyshire schools to open their sports facilities to help communities to be more active

    Active Notts and Active Derbyshire have been awarded a share of up to £57m worth of Opening School Facilities investment from the Department for Education. The national investment, over three-years, will support schools to open their sporting facilities for local community and school users outside of the normal school day. Schools play a vital role…

  • Latest Walking Insight in Notts

    Latest Walking Insight in Notts

    The Walk Notts partnership have been looking at the latest Walking Insight across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and they re-emphasise the findings of Making our Move. The key headline is that just over 3 in 10 people in Notts are really not walking much at all. Those people that do not walk are much more likely…

  • This Girl Can campaign turns its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’

    This Girl Can campaign turns its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’

    This Girl Can, Sport England’s flagship campaign to help women get active, is turning its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’ – as it reveals 2.4 million fewer women than men enjoy sport and physical activity. Research released today (Tuesday 28 February) as part of a new campaign phase, ‘This Girl Can With You’,…

  • Table Tennis: New Funding Opportunity for Clubs and Groups

    Table Tennis: New Funding Opportunity for Clubs and Groups

    Table Tennis England has launched a grant funding initiative to support clubs and community groups to deliver table tennis sessions for people living with Parkinson’s. Thanks to funding via Parkinson’s UK, clubs and community groups can apply to Table Tennis England for small grants (between £250 and £500) to encourage people living with the condition…

  • The Big Give Mental Health Match Fund

    The Big Give Mental Health Match Fund

    The Big Give’s Mental Health Match Fund is designed for charities improving mental health as part of their work.  Charities can apply for three tiers of match funding – £2,500, £5,000, or £10,000. The Mental Health Match Fund 2023 will run from Monday 15 May until Monday 22 May. This an opportunity for charities to…

  • Awards for All – A Quick Way to Apply for Grants up to £10,000

    Awards for All – A Quick Way to Apply for Grants up to £10,000

    A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £10,000. This fund supports communities with the things that are important to them, including mitigating the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and supporting them as they seek to recover, rebuild and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund will also help communities…

  • Apply Now: Transport Pathfinder

    Apply Now: Transport Pathfinder

    Have you have an inspirational, life-enhancing idea, prototype, or plan that reimagines how transport options in the UK can better support a rapidly ageing population to stay connected, active, and independent for longer? Up to £120,000 funding available. Deadline 27th February. Click here for more information.

  • Support for Community Groups to Take Ownership of Assets and Amenities at Risk of Being Lost

    Support for Community Groups to Take Ownership of Assets and Amenities at Risk of Being Lost

    The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has announced the third application window of Round 2 for the Community Ownership Fund. The government is providing £150 million over four years to support community groups to take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of being lost. Voluntary and community groups can apply for match funding to…