Active Charnwood

About Active Charnwood

Active Charnwood are responsible for delivering a wide range of sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing programmes, and activities to a the 189,000 residents that live within the borough.

Specifically, the team leads and delivers services, programmes and activities that enable the residents of Charnwood to be physically and mentally active and to play an active role in their communities, with a particular focus on groups who face the greatest barriers to participation and inequalities.

Click the 'Get Active' heading to see the programmes we offer, or click 'Active Referral' and fill out our short contact form and we will provide you with personalised advice on how to become more physically active.

Hear from Physical Activity and Wellbeing Development Officer Sam Balram and Active Ageing Instructor Helen Danson, about some of the work we are doing in sheltered accommodation to educate and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.

Active Allotment

Do you have green fingers?
You can join us for 6 supported workshops at our volunteer led allotment in Loughborough!
Learn how to grow fresh and sustainable crops and enjoy all the benefits of being active in the outdoors!
For more information and to confirm your attendance, please email our team on active.charnwood@charnwood.gov.uk or call 01509 634 573 for more information!
Couch to 5K: Bookings Open!

Couch to 5k - Bookings now open!
Our Couch to 5k is led by experienced run coach Dawn and run leader Hamide, who will guide you through the programme, motivate you, and celebrate your successes!
Book your place here: charnwoodcouncil.bookinglive.com/leisure-activities-adults
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Active Referral

We understand that how you feel can change from day to day and sometimes that can make moving more feel like a challenge.
It may be that being active has seemed like a big commitment or something that didn't feel like it was for you. That's perfectly okay. The truth is that you can start small and build up. Ultimately, being active is about finding what works for you.
If you'd like to receive personalised support to move more, you are in the right place.
Click read more to find out how we can support you to become more physically active.
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Become a Let's Get Moving Champion

Do you have an inspiring story to tell, and want to encourage other members of your community to be active?
We are looking for local Charnwood residents to become Let's Get Moving Champions, to help inspire their neighbours and communities to move more each day and incorporate physical activity into their daily lifestyle.
Whether you walk the dog, go on family bike rides, walk the kids to and from school, enjoy a bit of gardening, or even run marathons, we want to hear all about your journey with physical activity, what being active means to you, and why other people should start being active!
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Get Active Search Engine

We are here to help you find a range of physical activity, sport and wellbeing opportunities across Charnwood. The Get Active Search Engine enables you to find local parks/open spaces, clubs, community groups and their activity sessions near you.
If you are a local club, group, organisation or venue and wish to promote your activities, please reach out to us for further support and how to get started.
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Holidays Together

FREE Activities & Food sessions are being delivered across Charnwood this Easter Holidays!
Eligible families will be able to access up to 4 sessions of fun activities including a healthy meal!
Find out more and sign up to your session today: www. active-together.org/holidays-together