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We connect, strengthen and enable our network and beyond. We do this by influencing and shaping national and local place-based approaches to movement, physical activity and sport as drivers for positive social change.

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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Representatives from across England came together in Manchester last week for our Multi-Sport Community of Practice, sharing learning and exploring how investment in facilities can help create stronger, healthier, and more active communities. Read more ⬇️ #ActivePartnerships #UnitingTheMovement
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Multi-Sport Community of Practice brings partners together to share learning - Active Partnerships
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📣 Read our latest blog ⬇️ Following recent visits to facilities, our Programme Lead for Multi-Sport, Gavin James, has been reflecting on how the different spaces are designed, located, and activated. activepartnerships.org/blog/beyond-... #ActivePartnerships #UnitingTheMovement
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Sport England national partnerships lead talks about Active Talking Trailblazers, a new programme, developed with NHS Talking Therapies to help people's wellbeing through physical activity. www.sportengland.org/blogs/active-t…
Three individuals are smiling outdoors, with one holding an umbrella. Another person in the background wears a high-visibility vest. The image includes text: "Active Talking Trailblazers" and mentions a blog by Suzie Gittus, a national partnerships lead for health and inactivity at Sport England.
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Active Cornwall @activecornwall.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We've significantly strengthened our Board with the appointment of 3 new independent Non-Executive Directors who join our existing Board members at an exciting time for our organisation - see: www.activecornwall.org/active-cornw... @sport-england-se.bsky.social @activepartnerships.bsky.social
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
📣 We’re #hiring a Communications and Admin Officer to join our busy Communications and Events team. This is a remote role but with regular national travel across England. 📆 Find out more and apply by Friday 11 September ⬇️ #ActivePartnerships www.levelequals.com/job-details/...
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Find your next Communications and Admin Officer job in Education & Charities located in Remote - UK with regular travel across England . Apply Now for thi
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Government has issued a Call for Evidence on the future of National Lottery Good Causes funding and is encouraging people across the sport and physical activity sector to share their views. Learn more: bit.ly/3Re8Z4f @lotterygoodcauses.bsky.social
Text on a graphic reads: "Fund what matters to you." At the bottom, there are logos for Good Causes and the UK Government.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
£1.28 million has been invested into community-led projects that will improve access to sport and physical activity. The @sport-england-se.bsky.social funding has been distributed via the Multi-Sport Strategic Fund thanks to the #ActivePartnerships network. activepartnerships.org/news/1-28-mi...
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£1.28 Million Invested to Strengthen Community Sport Across England - Active Partnerships
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Read more: activepartnerships.org/news/buildin...
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Delivered by the Active Partnerships National Organisation, @nspcc.bsky.social, and the Ann Craft Trust, with support from @sport-england-se.bsky.social, our event on 1 July provided an opportunity for safeguarding partners to share good practice and strengthen relationships. #ActivePartnerships
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Join the next #ThisGirlCan webinar! 📅 Wednesday 15 July 2026 ⏰ 12:00 - 12:45 Sign up here: bit.ly/4ekAou7 @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social
A person swimming in a pool is shown in profile, wearing a bandana. Text on the image reads "This Girl Can Webinar," with details: Wednesday, 15th July 2026, from 12-1 PM, and "Register Now". The "This Girl Can" logo is visible in the top right corner.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
UK Chief Medical Officers have refreshed the physical activity guidelines. Evidence continues to build that regular movement, no matter how small, can have significant benefits for people’s health. Read more and our response ⬇️ activepartnerships.org/news/updated... #ActivePartnerships
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Updated UK CMO Physical Activity Guidelines shows every movement counts for better health   - Active Partnerships
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The ‘Movement in Blue Spaces Playbook’ has been published to help increase participation in physical activity in, on, and around the UK's waterways. It has been developed with the Clean Water Sports Alliance ⬇️ activepartnerships.org/news/movemen... #ActivePartnerships
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Movement in Blue Spaces Playbook launched to unlock health, environmental and community benefits of water-based activity - Active Partnerships
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Happy 1st Birthday to Leading the Movement! Read more about Leading the Movement's first year: www.sportengland.org/blogs/one-year…
Celebratory graphic on a purple background featuring a large silver balloon shaped as the number one. Text reads, "1 year of leading the movement. Here’s what we’ve been up to..." with decorative arrows pointing right.Text on a purple background: "430 leaders have joined our Leadership Community." An icon with interlocking hands is also depicted.Purple infographic with text: "33 Place-based Leadership Courses delivered" and "94 leaders attended National Leadership Courses." Decorative icons accompany the text.A Sport England graphic on a purple background. It shows "189 leaders engaged in coaching and mentoring" and "60 leaders recruited as volunteer mentors." Icons represent people communicating.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We’ve signed the Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration to reinforce our commitment to gender equity in the sport and physical activity sector. activepartnerships.org/news/apno-ch... #IWG #IWGSummit #ActivePartnerships
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APNO Champions Gender Equity in Sport Ahead of Global Summit - Active Partnerships
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Active Cornwall @activecornwall.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Opportunity to join our Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director or Chair to help lead us through this next exciting phase of our work with @sport-england-se.bsky.social. Take a look at our role prospectus here www.activecornwall.org/job-opportun... #LetsGo @activepartnerships.bsky.social
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Sport England is proud to support the national #SportWelfareInAction campaign, celebrating the Sport Welfare Officer Network and what it offers to clubs across England, including Fulham Reach Boat Club.
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Play is more than fun — it helps children learn, grow and build healthy, active lives. On #InternationalDayOfPlay, we’re celebrating the power of play and movement from an early age. #PlayMatters #ActiveChildren #EverydayMovement #DevonMovingTogether www.nhs.uk/healthier-fa...
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Healthier Families - Home
Make a change today! Discover healthy recipes, food swaps, nutritional advice, and top tips and activities to help the whole family stay healthy.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Within this statement, @sport-england-se.bsky.social describes #ActivePartnerships as playing “a critical role as system change convenors across strategic authorities.”   Here is why ⬇️ activepartnerships.org/news/active-... #UnitingTheMovement
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Active Partnerships: Bringing sport and physical activity to the heart of devolution - Active Partnerships
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Sport England’s Devolution Policy Position Statement recognises the opportunity from the transfer of decision-making powers to local communities and how change can improve access to sport and physical activity: www.sportengland.org/news-and-inspiration/devolution-policy-position-statement-published
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Active Devon @activedevon.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's Volunteers' Week and we are proud to announce the launch of our Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2026, celebrating all those unpaid individuals and teams who support people across Devon to be active for their health and wellbeing. activedevon.org/volunteer-aw... @activepartnerships.bsky.social
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Welcome to the Active Devon Volunteer Awards 2026 - Active Devon
Read about the volunteer awards and how to nominate someone you know who goes the extra mile to support others in your community to be active.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Funded by @sportengland.bsky.social, there are more than 60 roles across the network, who between them cover every region of England. #ActivePartnerships #SportWelfareInAction
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We recently released a summary of the latest evaluation report on the #SportWelfare Officer Network. Conducted by independent evaluators Ecorys, the report also reflects on data gathered between October 2024 and February 2026, which offers valuable insight into progress.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
This campaign celebrates the incredible work happening across grassroots sport to build environments where everyone feels like they belong.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Working closely with the club, Sport Birmingham's Sport Welfare Officer, Chris Timmins, has helped strengthen welfare and safeguarding approaches, providing guidance and support to ensure every participant has a positive experience.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Through its inclusive hockey sessions, Birmingham Hockey Club 1932 has created a space where young people feel supported, valued and part of a community. #SportWelfareInAction #ActivePartnerships #SportWelfare
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Sport Welfare in Action - Birmingham Hockey Club and Sport Birmingham
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Introducing #SportWelfareInAction — a national campaign celebrating the work of @activepartnerships.bsky.social, Sport Welfare Officers and NGBs helping clubs across England be safer, more welcoming and more inclusive. 🙌 activepartnerships.org/what-we-do/p…
The image features a group of people dancing, appearing enthusiastic and energetic. The text overlaid reads: "DIFFERENT ROLES. SHARED PURPOSE. The Sport Welfare Officer network works with NGBs to provide a joined-up approach to safer sport in clubs. #SportWelfareInAction." Logos of Active Partnerships, National Lottery, and Sport England are displayed at the bottom. A QR code and additional text, "Find out more here," are in the upper right corner. The background shows an indoor environment.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
With more than 60 Sport Welfare Officers working across 42 #ActivePartnerships, this network is helping clubs build positive welfare cultures where everyone can feel safe, supported, and able to belong in sport.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Since October 2024, Sport Welfare Officers have supported more than 5,000 clubs with free expert advice, training, and guidance, helping volunteers and organisations feel more confident in safeguarding and welfare.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Our Strategic Lead for Welfare, Laura Middleton, reflects on the launch of the #SportWelfareInAction - Together for Safer Sport campaign and the incredible work that #SportWelfare Officers are doing across England. Read the full blog now ➡️ activepartnerships.org/blog/reflect...
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Our campaign highlights how collaboration and welfare support can make a real difference to clubs, volunteers, parents and participants, ensuring everyone can enjoy positive experiences in sport. #ActivePartnerships #SportWelfare @sportengland.bsky.social
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
James helped the club establish a strong welfare culture from day one, through one-to-one support, safeguarding guidance, training, support staff and supporting the recruitment of a Club Welfare Officer.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Working alongside British Gymnastics, James Ballard from Active Dorset played a key role in supporting Active Gymnastics Club to open its doors.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
As part of our #SportWelfareInAction campaign, we’re shining a light on the crucial collaboration between the Sport Welfare Officer Network and National Governing Bodies working closely together to help grassroots clubs create safe, welcoming and positive environments for everyone involved in sport.
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Sport Welfare in Action Active Gymnastics and Active Dorset
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Safeguarding and welfare support in grassroots sport is crucial as it helps create positive experiences for everyone . #SportWelfareInAction #ActivePartnerships #SportWelfare
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
At Diss Otters, the support of Active Norfolk’s Sport Welfare Officer, Anita Stewart, has strengthened the club’s welfare culture at every level, from coaches and committee members to parents and young swimmers.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
As part of #SportWelfareInAction we visited Diss Otters Swimming Club with Active Norfolk. The Sport Welfare Officer Network, with its 63 officers, is helping grassroots clubs across England create safer, more welcoming and more positive environments for everyone involved in sport.
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Sport Welfare in Action Diss Otters Swimming Club and Active Norfolk
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
This video captures the real difference that Sport Welfare Officers are making to clubs, volunteers, and participants across the country. #SportWelfareInAction #SportWelfare
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Safe, positive and inclusive sport starts at grassroots level. Filmed at Fulham Reach Boat Club, our video showcases how clubs, #ActivePartnerships, National Governing Bodies, and Sport England are working together to put participant welfare at the heart of grassroots sport.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
We’re proud to launch Sport Welfare in Action, a new campaign showcasing the impact of the Sport Welfare Officer Network in supporting clubs to create safer environments and better experiences for everyone taking part in sport and physical activity. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZTO...
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Sport Welfare in Action at Fulham Reach Boat Club
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We're working in Places across England and supporting our Active Partnerships to help more people be physically active in their local communities and feel the benefit in their mental health. Here's just some of the fantastic work they are doing. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Children playing outside with their hands raised, engaging in a playful activity. The image promotes "Boys Move," a program by the Yorkshire Sport Foundation and partners like Youth Sport Trust and The Julia Rausing Trust. 
A group of surf instructors and participants are in the ocean with one participant on an adaptive surfboard. All are wearing wetsuits with "The Wave Project" logo. Others are helping carry surf equipment. The sky is clear and the beach is sandy. Text mentions Active Devon, Sport England, and The Wave Project supporting adaptive surfing.
A group of cyclists, including one on a handcycle, gathers outdoors on a paved path. Trees are visible in the background. A graphic includes the Sport England logo and mentions "Active Kent & Medway Mental Health Support" along with text about a new mental health initiative.
A group of people walking along a pathway near the coast, with St Michael's Mount visible in the background. They appear to be engaged in a wellbeing walk, organised by Active Cornwall and Sport England. The text highlights the benefits of the training program involving The Sensory Trust.
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We've worked with a group of organisations, led by the Activity Alliance, that has helped develop new Inclusive Learning Principles. It’s a rethink on learning, placing inclusion not as an add-on but as the starting point. activepartnerships.org/news/new-pri... #ActivePartnerships
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New principles set to transform training for the sport and physical activity workforce - Active Partnerships
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This Girl Can @thisgirlcanuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek's focus is on "Action". This doesn't have to be big; even the smallest amount of movement can make a big difference to your mind and body.
Two people walking outdoors, smiling and engaged in conversation. One is wearing a black jacket over an orange outfit, and the other is in a beige tracksuit. They are in a residential area with grass and houses in the background. A "This Girl Can" logo is in the top left corner.
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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 12/05/2026
We are #Hiring a Strategic Lead for Healthy Active Places. This is a system‑wide role championing good active #Design and collaboration to support active lives for all across #GreaterManchester. Please share, or apply here: gmmoving.co.uk/jobs/strategic-lead-healthy-active-places/
Two women talking to each other at a GM Moving Conference booth with a banner reading 'We're hiring!'
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Active Cornwall @activecornwall.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek themed ‘action’. We joined in a special live broadcast in #StAustell today alongside incredible partner organisations such as @cornwallvsf.bsky.social & #VolunteerCornwall, chatting to local people about the physical and mental health benefits of being active #LetsGo
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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 12/05/2026
For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we’re sharing work from partners like Dementia Disco. They use the joy of movement and dance to improve wellbeing, happiness and health for all ages: ow.ly/aObQ50YJBIh Movement can be simple, joyful and powerful for health. #GreaterManchester
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Daily Dance with Dementia Disco: Active Ageing for wellbeing
Welcome to a very special edition of Daily Dance. We are thrilled to share this routine as part of the GM Moving exploration into link roles. This video demonstrates how we translate academic research into a community-led, accessible format that supports active ageing across Greater Manchester.
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we are focusing on the benefits that movement can have on our mental wellbeing 🚶
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Active Partnerships @activepartnerships.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Read our reaction to the latest Active Lives Survey results published by @sport-england-se.bsky.social. 859,000 more adults are meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines but inequalities remain and we must keep tackling them. activepartnerships.org/news/active-... #ActivePartnerships
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Active Partnerships Network responds to Active Lives Survey Results for Adults - Active Partnerships
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Age UK has launched #ActNowAgeBetter - because getting older is a privilege, but one that can have many challenges. While we can’t prevent ageing, we can all take action to help us age in the best way possible. www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/act-n…
A person in a blue jacket and beige hat is hiking with another person in a blue jacket and beige beanie, both carrying backpacks and trekking poles. They are smiling outdoors on a trail bordered by trees. Overlaid text reads "Explore now." Logos for Age UK and Sport England are at the bottom.
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Active Lives Adult Survey results have been published 📣 There are over 850,000 more active adults in 2024-25 - 3.3 million since the survey began! Read the full story: www.sportengland.org/activelivesapril26
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Sport England @sport-england-se.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
"PUO is about identifying community leaders in priority areas who already understand their barriers and have trust within their own communities." Read more: www.sportengland.org/blogs/closer-p…
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