Active Essex

Bringing meaningful physical activity to Essex residents

Adult Social Care and Public Health are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of Essex residents. Proactively addressing health concerns before they escalate was the...
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Young people are united by sport

Sport and physical activity, at its core, unites people. It brings us together, helps build communities, and can break down barriers in ways few...
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Rookery View Hall – A community space nurtured by the residents of Benfleet

Rookery View Hall, situated in Benfleet, has become a hub of community spirit and cohesion. Involved Projects have developed this space to provide a...
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Creating an Inclusive Workplace: How Active Essex Champions Diversity

Inclusion and a sense of tolerance and respect starts at the heart of an organisation, which is why at Active Essex we’re committed to...
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Path to Paris partnership empowers SEND children and young adults to try Olympic and Paralympic sports

‘Path to Paris’ is an inspiring initiative created by Get Set UK, in partnership with Team GB and Paralympics GB. The aim is to...
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New Rickstones Academy: Enhancing Community Engagement and Fitness Through OSF Funding

New Rickstones Academy in Witham has been enhancing the local community by offering an enhanced extracurricular sports programme for its students, thanks to the...
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Cooks Spinney Primary Transforms Student Wellbeing Through OSF-Funded Sports and Activities

As physical activity becomes increasingly important for children and young people, Cooks Spinney Primary School in Harlow as been able to address this thanks...
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Empowering Girls Through Fitness: How Hedingham School’s Innovative Programme Thrives with OSF Funding

At the Hedingham School in Halstead, a groundbreaking project aimed at increasing female student participation in fitness activities has been thriving thanks to support...
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Essex Para Athletes shine in Paris

As the Paris 2024 Paralympics come to a close, the Paralympics GB team will be bringing home 124 medals, 49 of which being gold....
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Time to act on Alzheimer’s and redress stigmas!

Let’s raise awareness for those whose voices go unheard. September is World Alzheimer’s month and the initiative aims to shine a light on attitudes...
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How Beckmead Moundwood Academy has transformed its extracurricular offerings thanks to Opening Schools Facilities.

The Beckmead Moundwood Academy in Harlow has successfully transformed its extracurricular offerings, thanks to the Opening School Facilities (OSF) funding. With a mission to...
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