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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.
📣Managing Difficult Situations in Sport Clubs![]()
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📅 Tuesday 7 April![]()
⏰ 5:30pm – 8:00pm![]()
📍 The Pavilion, Cheltenham![]()
💷 FREE + refreshments provided![]()
🎟️ Book here: ow.ly/KioU50Yv9VZ![]()
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Creating a safe, supportive environment is essential for every sport club and this practical session will give you the tools to do just that.![]()
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Join us for the next event in our Club Forum series, led by Andy from Streetwise 365, where we’ll explore how to confidently manage challenging situations both on and off the pitch.![]()
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🔍 What you’ll gain:![]()
– Strategies for handling difficult behaviour during sessions![]()
– Guidance for managing pitch‑side challenges![]()
– Practical de‑escalation techniques![]()
– Tips to support participants with personal safety, including safe travel and awareness skills![]()
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👥 Who should attend?![]()
Perfect for anyone involved in sport or physical activity across Gloucestershire and the South West. Whether you’re part of a large club or a small grassroots group, you’ll leave with practical ideas to help build safer, more resilient environments for everyone.![]()
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🤝 About the Club Forums![]()
A welcoming space to connect, share good practice, and discuss welfare and safeguarding with others across the county.![]()
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📩 Do you have any questions?![]()
Contact Lisa: Lisakankowski@activegloucestershire.org![]()
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026🌟![]()
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We were recently joined by Dr. Josephine Perry for our session “Being a Brilliant Coach to Neurodivergent People.” 🤩![]()
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We explored how we can better recognise the unique strengths, perspectives and challenges that neurodivergent individuals bring. More importantly, she shared practical, actionable strategies to help us create spaces where everyone feels safe, welcomed, supported and able to thrive.![]()
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From adapting communication styles, to building predictability into sessions, to embracing individual strengths – small changes can make a huge difference in helping every participant flourish.![]()
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We’re proud to support anyone working to make sport and physical activity more inclusive. Thank you to everyone who joined us to learn, reflect and improve how we welcome neurodivergent people into our environments.![]()
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#BigWalkandWheel is back! From 16 – 27 March 2026, we’re encouraging families to get active by walking, wheeling, scooting, or cycling to school. It’s a fun way to boost health and wellbeing for everyone!🙌![]()
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👉For free school resources and information visit: bigwalkandwheel.org.uk![]()
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Let’s make every journey count! Walk Wheel Cycle Trust![]()
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In partnership with Schwalbe tires![]()
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