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Welcome to Active Gloucestershire.
Active Gloucestershire is an independent charity with a vision for everyone in Gloucestershire to be active everyday.
We have a key responsibility for increasing physical activity levels across Gloucestershire and are an agent of change, uniting individuals and a huge range of national policy makers and organisations around one of the greatest challenges facing our society today: inactivity.
We want to inspire, connect and enable people in Gloucestershire to get active in a way that works for them, and we want to support those who can help others move more, like activity providers, sports clubs and key partners in the county. We do this through we can move – Gloucestershire’s social movement that brings people together from across the sports and physical activity sector, public sector of voluntary and community sector.
We all work together to help people benefit from a more active lifestyle.
We can move
Co-ordinated by Active Gloucestershire, we can move is a social movement designed to get more people active in the county.
About us
Being active should be normal and easy. We look at barriers to being active and use campaigns to encourage people to try something new. We ask people to spot things that need to change and highlight their achievements so that they can inspire and be a champion to others.
Our impact
Our work develops by learning from what has and hasn’t worked before. We use independent research, and commission our own. We listen to people and organisations in the county. Our aim is to have a real and measurable impact on the lives of people in Gloucestershire.
Our team
Let’s talk! We work with many groups and organisations across Gloucestershire, from schools to networks that support older adults. We also do valuable work helping find funding and assist people and organisaations to change where they live, so that more people can be active.
Prevention in Practice – embedding safeguarding in leadership & daily routines👋![]()
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Who in your club takes responsibility for safeguarding adults? And who for safeguarding children?![]()
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, but having clear roles makes a big difference. ![]()
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At Active Gloucestershire, Lisa, our Sport Welfare Officer (SWO), works alongside National Governing Bodies, local clubs, and community organisations to create a safe, inclusive culture for everyone involved in physical activity!✨![]()
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The SWO supports clubs by:![]()
✅ Provide support to local sports clubs ![]()
✅ Sharing best practice and guidance![]()
✅ Assisting Club Welfare Officers with robust policies and procedures![]()
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We’re all working to improve safeguarding practices, so here’s one small thing you can do today:![]()
1️⃣ Remind members how to report concerns and who to contact![]()
2️⃣ Share your coaches’ Code of Conduct (or create one if you don’t have it)![]()
3️⃣ Speak to someone about your safeguarding procedures and refresh your knowledge![]()
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Together, these small steps create safer spaces for everyone.![]()
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Our Sports Welfare Officer, Lisa Kankowski, is here to help. Whether you need support, guidance, or have questions about safeguarding in sports, Lisa is available to assist you! Contact Lisa: lisakankowski@activegloucestershire.org![]()
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Want to learn more?![]()
Head over to the Ann Craft Trust website for full details on Adult Safeguarding Week, including daily themes, videos, podcasts, blogs, and webinars. It’s a great way to deepen your understanding and access practical resources for safeguarding in sport and physical activity.![]()
👉 www.anncrafttrust.org![]()
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#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #PreventionInPractice #ActiveGloucestershire #WeCanMove
It’s Adult Safeguarding Week 2025!⭐![]()
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Safeguarding Adults Week returns from 17-21 November 2025, and this year’s theme is all about prevention.![]()
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At Active Gloucestershire, we’re proud to support this national campaign led by the Ann Craft Trust, which brings organisations together to raise awareness of key safeguarding issues and promote safer cultures.![]()
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Too often, safeguarding is seen as something that happens after harm has occurred. This year, we’re changing the conversation. It’s time to focus on acting early, spotting the signs, trusting our instincts, and creating environments where abuse, neglect and isolation are far less likely to happen in the first place.![]()
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We’ll be sharing content across our channels and encouraging our networks to get involved. Whether you’re a coach, volunteer, community leader or simply someone who cares about others’ wellbeing, there’s a role for you in building a safer, more resilient Gloucestershire.![]()
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What you can do today:![]()
– Follow the daily themes and resources from the www.anncrafttrust.org![]()
– Review your safeguarding policies with a focus on prevention![]()
– Share stories of early intervention and positive safeguarding practice![]()
– Join the conversation on social media using #SafeguardingAdultsWeek![]()
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Let’s work together to make prevention a priority.![]()
Want to learn more?![]()
Head over to the Ann Craft Trust website for full details on Adult Safeguarding Week, including daily themes, videos, podcasts, blogs, and webinars. It’s a great way to deepen your understanding and access practical resources for safeguarding in sport and physical activity.![]()
👉 www.anncrafttrust.org![]()
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#SafeguardingAdultsWeek #PreventionInPractice #ActiveGloucestershire #WeCanMove
Opening School Facilities – The Bike Library🎬![]()
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We visited Yorkley Primary School – one half of The Forest of Dean Community Schools Federation to explore how they’ve made cycling an integral part of everyday school life. ![]()
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Join us as we speak with staff, students, parents, and partner organisations who helped turn this inspiring vision into reality🌟![]()
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Kate Burke, Executive Head Teacher, shares how the initiative began at Yorkley and expanded to Parkend Primary School, supported by the Opening School Facilities fund. Learn how increasing access to bikes has transformed the school community, from more children travelling by Active Travel to a growing number enjoying the off-road trail network right on their doorstep. ![]()
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This film uncovers: ![]()
✅ What it takes to set up a project like this ![]()
✅ The positive impact on pupils, families, and the wider community ![]()
✅ How other schools can replicate this successful model ![]()
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Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or community leader, this video is packed with insight into how cycling can create lasting change, both in and beyond the classroom😄![]()
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To watch the full video, head to the link in our bio and click on our YouTube👇![]()
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#ActiveGloucestershire #WeCanMove #ActiveTravel #CyclingInSchools #ForestOfDean #CommunitySchools #OpeningSchoolFacilities #SchoolCycling
