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.
Latest News
Posted: Tue, 11 Jan 2022
Moving For Mental Health: Report calls for cross-Government strategy to use physical activity and sport to help tackle the mental health and wellbeing emergency
A joint report from the Sport for Development Coalition and Mind has recommended initiating a new cross-Government strategy to strengthen the...
Tweets
about 4 hours ago
The Nature, Art & Wellbeing Community Fund is now open!
Open to Dorset groups for projects that tackle inequalities, enable groups to conserve & enhance the natural beauty of their local area & increase engagement with nature, art & movement.
about 7 hours ago
Physical activity is important for our health & wellbeing. Whether it’s getting out for a walk or joining a team, there’s so much out there. The next @NASPTweets #ThrivingCommunities webinar is all about physical activity, with @undefeatable 25 Jan, 3pm. ow.ly/teVX50HpETQ
about 1 day ago
RT @artsdevco: We are delighted to open this new fund today with our partners @stepin2nature @DorsetCouncilUK @Active_Dorset @helpandcare - info and application details in the link below!
#thrivingcommunities #dorset #wellbeing #art twitter.com/stepin2nat…
about 1 day ago
RT @DorsetCCG: Today it's #BrewMonday ☕
When someone is carrying around worries and difficult feelings, it can feel very lonely.
Having someone there to listen can help them work through what's going on and feel better able to cope.
Reach out, check in, and stay connected 💚
about 1 day ago
RT @_ukactive: 63% of people say physical activity helps reduce the feeling of loneliness. Being active around people can really support our overall wellbeing, especially during the winter months #FitTogether
about 1 day ago
Level 2 RSPH Award in Encouraging Physical Activity Mon 14 Feb, 9am-4pm.
This online qualification is for individuals with an interest in health who are also interested in helping others develop a healthier lifestyle by encouraging physical activity: ow.ly/bWpx50HrXcV
about 5 days ago
Join Gary Head, south west Social Prescribing & Physical Activity Advisor, for the below Learning Together workshop.
“Moving more impacts more than just physical health”
18th Jan, 2:00 – 3:30pm, via zoom.
Register: ow.ly/RoIZ50HtyGc
about 5 days ago
'Moving for Mental Health I How physical activity, sport and #SportForDevelopment can transform lives after Covid-19'
New report from @SFDCoalition @MindCharity @edgehill @lborouniversity calls for cross-Government strategy on sport and mental health bit.ly/3FeMIaH
about 6 days ago
Book your place on the @NASPTweets webinar as they debunk myths that surround how to get people to exercise more & look at what recent studies have shown are the barriers and effective motivations to increased physical activity.
Tuesday 25 January, 3-4pm: ow.ly/5nzI50HnuTS
about 6 days ago
RT @LWDorset: Deskbound? Stuck at home? Do you break up your day with activity? A lunch time walk, stretches, yoga? Show us #YourMove and share your favourite ways of building exercise into your life. orlo.uk/z6uwh
@Active_Dorset @DorsetMind @HealthyDorset
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Thriving Communities webinar: physical activity and social prescribing
25 Jan 22
Join the National Academy for Social Prescribing for another webinar in the Thriving Communities series. Learn what the effective motivations are to increased physical activity and explore resources to use in your own lives or in the work you do with people through social prescribing.
Safeguarding & Protecting Children - Online Classroom (UK Coaching)
8 Feb 22
online classroom
This workshop will raise your awareness of the tell-tale signs of abuse and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need ever arise in your coaching career.
Supporting Individuals to Move More
A free, condensed course packed with information to help you encourage others to move more, including guidelines for physical activity levels, the health benefits of moving more and influencing others using behaviour change theory.
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.
