What’s the social value of sport and physical activity in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Published: 14 February 2025

Social value generated by sport and physical activity in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight calculated at £3.9billion.

Building Relationships with Young People

Published: 22 January 2025

Jasmine, from Southampton Children’s Hospital, tells us how she built relationships to help young people adopt healthy lifestyles.

Beyond Walking: The impact of older adults strength and mobility

Published: 3 January 2025

It’s a family affair for one weightlifting club in Eastleigh, as coach Lizzie Havers started an over 55s group with her parents in mind.

Latest Active Lives Data for Children and Young People Released

Published: 5 December 2024

The latest national insight around children and young people’s activity levels in academic year 2023-24 has been released today.

Activity Alliance: report finds disabled people’s activity could contribute £6.2k per person a year to society

Published: 3 December 2024

The Activity Alliance released new research revealing the social value in disabled people being active and the societal cost of inequality on International Day of Disabled People (3 December).

Being Open To Learning In New Ways

Published: 22 November 2024

“Start anywhere and be willing to follow it everywhere” is something our Children and Young People Officer, Kelly Bailey, has been living by. She’s been exploring the learning journey happening at Energise Me and how we live up to our values.

Pop-up Pool: more stamina, a self-esteem boost, and even better handwriting

Published: 15 November 2024

Over 160 children have benefitted from daily swimming lessons thanks to a pop-up swimming pool at Manor Field Schools, Basingstoke.

Social Value Report

Published: 22 October 2024

Sport & activity generates over £100 billion in social value a year and relieves pressure on NHS, finds Sport England. Social value generated by sport and physical activity at £107.2 billion a year and improved health creates £10.5 billion

Ways To Be Active With Arthritis

Published: 12 October 2024

Physical activity looks different for everyone. For those with a health condition, starting small and building movement into your day is a great place to start. If you have arthritis, here’s some ways to be active that may work for you.

Yoga Toolkit Supports Older Adults To Get Active

Published: 18 September 2024

One local programme, Yoga4Health, supported older adults to make lifestyle changes through an individualised ‘yoga toolkit’. Programme Teacher, Anju, is now sharing how she helped participants experience the benefits of an active life.