Active Essex

Physical Activity and Sport Partnership for Greater Essex

Locations: 1 location

Active Essex

Physical Activity and Sport Partnership for Greater Essex

Locations: 1 location

About

Active Essex is the Physical Activity and Sport Partnership for Essex, Southend, and Thurrock, operating as one of 43 Active Partnerships in England. The organisation works collaboratively with local authorities, community groups, and healthcare providers to make sport and exercise accessible, reduce inequalities, and improve physical and mental health outcomes across local populations.

Services

Essex Pedal Power

Provides free bicycles, cycling training sessions, and volunteer opportunities to residents living in disadvantaged communities across Essex to increase active travel, improve personal wellbeing, boost sustainable transport habits, and build community cohesion.

Essex ActivAte Holiday Programmes

Delivers funded school holiday activity and food programmes for eligible children and families, offering sports, crafts, outdoor enrichment sessions, and nutritious meals to support physical wellbeing and alleviate childcare burdens.

Grassroots Sector Support and Consultancy

Offers individualised organisational development consultancy, active design frameworks, workforce training courses, and grant funding guidance to empower local sports clubs, community groups, and physical activity deliverers.