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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.
Happy International Women’s Day!💜![]()
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Today we’re celebrating the incredible women and girls across Gloucestershire who move, inspire, lead, and lift up their communities every day.![]()
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From coaches and volunteers to mums, daughters and teammates – your strength, resilience, and passion help make our county a more active, healthier, and more connected place.![]()
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At Active Gloucestershire, we’re proud to champion opportunities that help women and girls get active in ways that work for them, free from barriers, full of confidence, and supported by community.![]()
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We Like the Way You Move is the latest campaign from This Girl Can, celebrating the many ways women choose to get active – on their own terms. Whether it’s dancing in the kitchen, walking with friends, or joining a local club, it’s all movement that matters.![]()
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Here in Gloucestershire, we’re proud to support this national movement by localising it through collaboration with women’s groups, clubs, and community organisations. Our goal is to inspire more women to get active in ways that feel right for them – without pressure, judgement, or expectations.![]()
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We’re inviting local clubs, groups, and organisations to join us in making We Like the Way You Move a success in Gloucestershire. Whether you already run inclusive sessions or want to start something new, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can create welcoming, supportive spaces where women feel confident to move in whatever way works for them.![]()
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How you can get involved🤩![]()
👉Host an activity: From gentle walks to dance classes, social sports to creative movement – if it gets women moving, it counts.![]()
👉Share your story: Help us showcase the real voices of Gloucestershire women who’ve found joy in movement. ![]()
👉Spread the word: Let your members and networks know about the campaign and encourage them to take part.![]()
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We know that barriers to getting active are real – and different for everyone. That’s why this campaign is all about flexibility, fun, and freedom. By working together, we can make movement more accessible and enjoyable for women across Gloucestershire.![]()
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✨ Here’s to creating spaces where every woman and girl feels welcome, safe, and empowered to move!![]()
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📢JOB OPPORTUNITY!![]()
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Our colleagues at Freedom Leisure are recruiting an exciting new role to support place-based work in Podsmead, funded by Active Gloucestershire through Sport England.![]()
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The Community Connector role will work closely with local residents and organisations to reduce health inequalities, increase physical activity, strengthen community networks and support initiatives such as our Heart of the Game blood pressure project. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about community-led change to make a meaningful impact locally.![]()
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Find out more and how to apply: www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/jobs/community-connector-part-time-blackbridge-community-and-sports-hub…
