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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.
Strength isn't just about muscles. It's about confidence, independence and continuing to do the things you enjoy.![]()
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Building strength and balance can make everyday activities easier, whether that's walking to the shops, gardening, spending time with family or simply feeling more confident getting out and about.![]()
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Do you know someone who has become less active or less confident as they've got older? Are you looking to maintain your independence?![]()
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Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing.![]()
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Many people assume that becoming less steady on their feet is simply part of getting older. But the good news is that there are things we can do to help maintain our strength, balance and confidence as we age.![]()
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Building strength and balance can help people stay active, independent and able to continue doing the things they love. That's why we're shining a spotlight on Fall-Proof, a Gloucestershire-wide campaign helping older adults take positive steps towards healthier ageing.![]()
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💬 Did you know that strength can be built at any age?![]()
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Whether you're an older adult, a family member, carer or someone supporting older people in your community, discover the free resources, practical guidance and local opportunities available through Fall-Proof.![]()
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👉 Find out more at fallproof.me![]()
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Active Gloucestershire is bringing Fall-Proof back into the spotlight, a countywide campaign designed to help older adults stay strong, steady and independent through strength and balance activity.![]()
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The renewed promotion of the campaign coincides with Falls Prevention Awareness Week (21-25 September 2026) and aims to raise awareness of the importance of strength and balance as we age, inspiring more people across Gloucestershire to take simple, practical steps to maintain their health, confidence and independence. ![]()
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While many people assume that losing strength and mobility is an inevitable part of ageing, evidence shows that strength can be improved at any age. Regular strength and balance activity can help older adults stay active, maintain confidence and continue doing the everyday activities that matter to them.![]()
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Developed by Active Gloucestershire in partnership with NHS Gloucestershire, Fall-Proof provides practical resources, simple at-home exercises and information about local strength and balance opportunities across the county.![]()
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Throughout Falls Prevention Awareness Week, we'll be promoting five key messages:![]()
✅ Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing![]()
✅ Strength builds confidence and independence![]()
✅ Small actions make a big difference![]()
✅ It's never too early to start, or too late![]()
✅ Strength can be built at home or in the community![]()
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We'll also be sharing inspiring stories from Gloucestershire residents who have experienced the benefits of improving their strength and balance, helping them stay active, connected and independent for longer.![]()
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Do you know an older adult who could benefit from improving their strength and balance? Or perhaps you're looking for ways to stay active and independent yourself?![]()
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