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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Free support from leisure centres up for grabs for Somerset community heroes
A new scheme offering free support from leisure centres has been launched for community heroes in Taunton and Wellington. Everyone Active, in partnership with Somerset Council, has started the Community Champions scheme to aid projects addressing local issues. The initiative, which was launched on Thursday, May 1, aims to recognise the dedication of those who go above and beyond in their communities. People involved in mentoring, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting inclusivity, or leading environmental or cultural projects are being encouraged to apply. It can be a charitable initiative or a small, targeted project. Successful applicants will secure valuable use of facilities within their local leisure centres to help them carry out these projects. Everyone Active will raise awareness of this work to strengthen connections, encourage civic engagement and foster a culture of giving back. Those selected for the Community Champions scheme are also in with a chance of being shortlisted for the Champions Awards in autumn of this year. Mark Washington, Everyone Active's contract manager, said: "We are hugely excited to launch the Community Champions scheme, which we hope will make a real difference in Taunton and Wellington. "We want to highlight the work of everyday heroes who are changing people's lives and inspiring others to make a positive impact in their communities. "We encourage local people, community projects and charitable initiatives to get their applications in so we can support the fantastic work that you do." People interested in applying have until Thursday, June 12 to submit their applications via the Champions website. For more information or to submit an application, visit the Champions website at Everyone Active, which operates Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton Swimming Pool, Wellington Sports Centre and Vivary Golf & Adventure Centre, is also set to launch a new Colleague Champions scheme. This will recognise and reward Everyone Active employees who consistently go above and beyond in their roles. The company also runs the Sporting Champions scheme, which has helped more than 6,000 athletes by giving them free access to Everyone Active's leisure centres nationwide. Since 2016, the scheme has provided aspiring athletes with access to top training facilities and mentoring support from Olympians and Paralympians.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Scheme offers support to aspiring athletes in Suffolk
Aspiring athletes are being offered support and free access to training facilities in a bid to help them achieve sporting success. Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme, which is being run for the ninth year, aims to help athletes by providing access to training facilities and mentoring support from Olympians and Paralympians. The scheme, which started in 2016, has helped more than 6,000 athletes by giving them free access to Everyone Active's 240-plus leisure centres nationwide. READ MORE: Sizewell B sees more energy-producing life ahead as it marks its 30th year This includes Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket and Stradbroke Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, which are run in partnership with Mid Suffolk District Council. Olympic silver medallist and former world record holder Colin Jackson will continue as the scheme's ambassador for 2025-2026. He will work alongside a line-up of elite athletes, including Lauren Steadman, Lutalo Muhammad, Richard Kilty, Maisie Summers-Newton, and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, in mentoring sessions throughout the year. Mr Jackson said: "After a summer of monumental success in 2024, I am more excited than ever to support athletes of all ages and from all disciplines to achieve their dreams. "I'm passionate about nurturing young talent, and the Sporting Champions scheme goes above and beyond in this mission." Anselm Gurney, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: "We are delighted to support up-and-coming athletes from Mid Suffolk on their journey to success. "The Sporting Champions scheme has supported thousands of athletes over the years, and we are proud to be continuing this again in 2025. "We hope to continue making a real difference to our athletes' success." Applications can be completed until March 11, via the Everyone Active Sporting Champions website.
