Who else could help?
Active Partnerships
activepartnerships.org
A network of 43 local organisations across England that support sport and physical activity opportunities for participants, coaches and volunteers. Has a search tool to find your nearest partnership, with opportunities to be active in your local area.
Activity Alliance
activityalliance.org.uk
Supports disabled people to become more active. Provides information about how to start, where to find inclusive programmes and gyms, and personal stories about getting more active with a disability.
Be Inspired
beinspireduk.org/play
Guides on how to get started with a range of different sports, including how to find a local organisation and clubs, as well as ideas for exercising on a budget, and with a disability.
Carry on Gardening
carryongardening.org.uk
Practical tips for gardening for emotional wellbeing, especially for anybody with a disability.
Disability Sports Wales
disabilitysportwales.com
Provides a search function to help you find organisations and classes in Wales offering inclusive activities for people with disabilities, including behavioural and learning difficulties.
Get Set to Go
getsettogo.mind.org.uk
Mind offers physical activity programmes for people with mental health problems through local Minds and online.
Let’s Walk Cymru
letswalkcymru.org.uk
Organises groups walks and provides walking information for Wales.
NHS Live Well
nhs.uk/live-well
Offers resources on physical activity, including tips on being more active, exercise programmes and the Couch to 5K app, and activity ideas if you have a physical disability or if you're on a budget. Includes information on finding classes for walking, cycling, dance, yoga, pilates and Tai Chi.
parkrun
parkrun.org.uk
Organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs across the UK, which are open to everyone.
Ramblers
ramblers.org.uk
Organises group walks in cities and the countryside, and has information about walks and getting started.
Run Together
runtogether.co.uk/groups
A directory of running groups across the UK. Supports mental health via a network of Mental Health Champions and #runandtalk events.
Social Farms & Gardens
farmgarden.org.uk
Has a directory of community farms and gardens around the UK.
Sustrans
sustrans.org.uk
Provides information about taking up cycling, including information about cycle safety, and ideas and maps for local rides.
Swimming.org
swimming.org
Has a search tool to find your local swimming pool, information about adult swim classes and water-based sports, as well as pool exercises you can do on your own.
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)
tcv.org.uk/greengym
Runs free outdoor sessions working on conservation projects around the UK.
The National Trust
nationaltrust.org.uk
Outdoor spaces around the UK.
The Wildlife Trusts
wildlifetrusts.org/closer-to-nature/volunteer
Runs outdoors volunteering opportunities around the UK.
The Woodland Trust
woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods
Has information about woodland walks and activities around the UK.
This Girl Can
thisgirlcan.co.uk/activities
Ideas to help anyone who identifies as female become more active, providing information about a wide range of sports and other activities, including ways to add more activity in your day-to-day life.
Walking for Health
walkingforhealth.org.uk
Supports a network of walking groups across England.
This information was published in March 2019. We will revise it in 2022.
