Do you follow the Active Essex Foundation ?

With workshops, news pieces and events in the coming months there's lots to explore and learn about as work carries on to engage young people in sport and physical activity alongside other skills.

Find out more here: activeessexfoundation.org

Interested in the impact of sport on youth crime ?

Join us in Thurrock for an informative workshop that highlights the successful use of community sports-based interventions!

Book on now: eventbrite.com/e/impact-of-sp…

Funded by Essex County Council , Essex ActivAte half term programmes play a vital role in communities, engaging children through movement, enrichment and food activities, also a nutritious meal, helping to support families most in need!

Take a look 👇

Read more: activeessex.org/children-young…

Have you attended one of our training sessions or workshops?

In coming months we have spaces on workshops available to those working with young people and striving to promote positive behavioural change.

Visit our website for more: activeessexfoundation.org/workshops

A fantastic morning at the South Essex Mental Health Network event!

The team presented the sport and youth mental health project and hope you will join us on this journey.

Find out more here: activeessexfoundation.org/projects/youth…

Our Sport and Youth Mental Health team are presenting at the East of England mental health in sport conference!

Sharing the value of co-designing projects with young people and LTO's. We were thrilled to be given the opportunity to present this morning

Grants will be awarded to local groups for projects or initiatives within their own communities.

This will help make sure the funding is used in the best way to benefit communities.

To find out more, visit: essex.gov.uk/news/2024/ps10…

We've launched the Community Safety Initiatives Fund, a new grant scheme aimed at enhancing public safety in Essex! 🛡️

Local groups are invited to apply for grants ranging from £500 to £2,000 to support projects addressing violence, vulnerability, and community safety 🤝

The Girls Inspired Project has been successfully delivering physical activity, mentoring and group work to young people in North Essex!

The project creates a safe and inclusive learning environment that the young people have thrived in!

Read more here: activeessexfoundation.org/projects/girls…

Tomorrow is the Mental Health in Sport and Physical Activity Virtual Conference #MentalHealthConf2024

Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) have a great line-up of speakers including our Active Essex Foundation team talking about mental health.!

There's still time to book: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

It was a great day yesterday sharing what ActiveEssex have learnt through Asset Based Community Develop with Mencap colleagues!

Fantastic contributions and an enjoyable day learning the range of thoughts on communities being physically active.

We’re proud to be supporting #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 2024!🌟

Physical activity is known to be an effective tool to help improve mental health, enhance focus & attention, and increase social interactions among neurodivergent individuals.

#NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

Next week is the Mental Health in Sport and Physical Activity Virtual Conference.

We will be presenting alongside @hwessex , discussing mental health.

Book your FREE space now; us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#MentalHealthConf2024 Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP)

Last week, ActiveEssex launched their 2023-24 Impact Report, and we’re proud to have included a number of stories highlighting the impact we have had with partners. This includes the ABCD initiative and Sport and Youth Crime Prevention programme.

activeesseximpact.org

We have loved delivering this programme and it's been amazing to see the progress the young people involved have made so far!

New funding opportunity!

This small grant pot will be open to all community sports and physical activity providers who can meet the key criteria and project aims and outcomes!

Find out more here: activeessexfoundation.org/news/aef-sport…

Ramadan has begun and it's an important time for reflection and community.

We want to ensure during this period, young people are guided when getting active as planning and support can allow them to participate.

Youth Sport Trust have guidance here: youthsporttrust.org/news-listings/…

Give this new video a watch to see how physical activity changes and enhances the lives of those living in #Essex , #Southend and #Thurrock !

This careers week, we want to make sure young people are excited for their future.

We strive to provide skills and opportunities for young people so they can enter the working world equipped!

Read the careers week blog on the Active Essex Foundation page here: activeessexfoundation.org/news/careers-w…

#Easter holiday clubs now LIVE with Essex ActivAte! 🐰 #HAF2024

Across #Essex & #Thurrock , over 200 clubs will be offering free, egg-citing activities for eligible children to get moving, try new sports, socialise with others & make memories!

Read more: activeessex.org/children-young…