What We Do
Partner With Us
We take a collaborative approach to embed system changes so that business as usual for system partners supports people to be more active.
Slades Park
Slades Park in Bournemouth is operated by Active Dorset Charitable Incorporated Organisation and BCP Council.
Recognising the positive impact of physical activity
We want sport and physical activity to be recognised for the positive impact it has through improved physical and mental wellbeing, educational attainment, social cohesion and economic development on the lives of the people in Dorset.
Posted: Thu, 17 Jun 2021
Pupils to benefit from better quality PE and sport next year
£320 million PE and Sport Premium will help schools prioritise physical activity with education, as schools build back better from the...
Tweets
about 17 hours ago
"My youngest son and I decided to do the daily skipping challenge together, and now we're both hooked!"
To celebrate #ThisGirlCanWeek members of our team have shared how they choose to get active. Find out more here: activedorset.org/this-…
about 18 hours ago
Pupils to benefit from better quality PE and sport next year.
Backed by a £320 million investment, the PE and Sport Premium will encourage children to play more sport, increase their social skills, and improve their physical activity after lockdown: gov.uk/government/new…
about 22 hours ago
The theme of this year's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek2021 is acceptance. Loneliness is a natural human emotion, we need to remove the stigma and shame surrounding it.
Grow your understanding of loneliness here: ow.ly/sMxQ50F0Y2h
about 23 hours ago
📢 Up to £10K of Opening School Facilities Funding available to individual schools in BCP and Dorset!
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th June.
More information can be found here⬇️ activedorset.org/openi…
about 2 days ago
RT @Sport_England: Coming soon: Free digital marketing training 👨💻
Alongside @CIMSPA we'll be launching a new hub to improve the digital skills of sport and physical activity organisations. Register your interest to hear more ⬇️
about 2 days ago
Getting active can make us feel happier, stronger & free. It's time to choose you!
Want to get active, but not sure what steps to take? Register or talk to @LWDorset. They'll discuss options; helping you get active & achieve your goals: ow.ly/XrFK50F1REH
about 2 days ago
RT @undefeatable: Are you living with diabetes and keen to hear about other people's experiences? To mark #DiabetesAwarenessWeek, we'll be going live with @DiabetesUK & hear from @chrisbrighty1 who will be sharing his experience of living and getting active with type 1 diabetes.
Set a reminder 👇
about 3 days ago
It's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek and the theme this year is acceptance.
This @Active_Plus_ case study details how the #socialprescribing service has helped a patient dealign with anxiety, loneliness and low mood; ow.ly/CBdC50F165I
about 3 days ago
Research has shown that 82% of primary school parents say getting active together as a family is the best motivation post lockdown.
Explore how your family can get active with Travel to Tokyo from @GetSetCommunity now: getset.co.uk/travel-to…
about 4 days ago
RT @sensecharity: As lockdown eases, many disabled people will remain isolated from their communities
Our #LeftOutOfLife campaign asks everyone to Think, Ask, Include and make our local areas more inclusive for disabled people.
Watch and share our film - small changes make a big difference.
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Events
See our upcoming events and get involved with the latest that is happening in Dorset.
Time To Listen (Welfare Officer) online workshop
23 Jun 21
Online classroom
The CPSU has developed Time to Listen (TTL) to provide safeguarding training for club welfare officers in England and Wales.
TTL training consists of 2 evening sessions and is only available to those who have already attended recognised basic awareness training.
BEAF Festival 2021 - 2B Human
26 Jun 21
Boscombe Arts Depot, 600 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4SX
Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe (BEAF) brings Boscombe back to life this summer, with their annual festival packed with arts and community events. Join the festival in-person and online to explore what it means to be human.
Opening Schools Facilities Funding
Up to £10K of funding available to individual schools in BCP and Dorset, helping schools overcome barriers to opening their facilities outside of the school day.
Level 2 RSPH Award in Encouraging Physical Activity
This qualification is for individuals with an interest in health who are also interested in helping others develop a healthier lifestyle by encouraging physical activity.
Active Dorset awarded further funding for tackling activity inequality
Funding can be used to tackle inequalities in physical activity levels for community organisations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
