April 2021

Hello, Changemakers!

Welcome to your April update for the we can move community of change makers. Here you will find out about other Changemakers’ stories, local events, training and insights to help us support our clients, friends, colleagues, patients, family and communities to enjoy a happier and healthier life here in Gloucestershire.

Champions of change

we can move Changemakers are taking action (big and small!) helping to get Gloucestershire moving more every day. Do you know a fantastic Changemaker who isn’t part of the we can move community? Please forward this e-news so we can grow the movement, and in turn help more people.

You can tell others about your activities and events by using this Facebook Group
Get or share your ideas with others on the private Changemaker Gr oup
Know a local sports club that could do with £2K? Send them this link
Road danger for cyclists – take a look at Action Vision Zero’s manifesto which includes a checklist for candidates in advance of the Police & Crime Commissioner Elections

Active Ageing

Quick tips for looking after yourself now and into the future
Readiness and preparedness (active lifestyles and ageing) working group – sign up to hear more
Active Ageing in Gloucestershire steering group is welcoming expressions of interest from those interested in joining this group to help shape and influence the future development of active ageing opportunities in Gloucestershire.

We can move Changemaker programme

Do you provide training or workshops that you would like other Changemakers to know about? Email us so we can share them across our channels

How to market your business on social media with Gloucester Growth Hub: 4 May – register here
Lots of great events with GEM – mock interviews, English as a second language and chair yoga and lots lots more: check out the April timetable

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind referral form (for phased online and in-person support) or email Alex
Barnwood Trust highlights eight key challenges looking into disability and mental health during Covid-19 in their Changing World report
Apps recommended by social prescribing link worker that support mental health for young people

Funding opportunities

Sign up here to receive the latest funding alert direct to your inbox for more information on Sport England’s new Return to Play funding, clubs in crisis funding, and more.

If you need any help with your applications or hear of any funding opportunities that you think might be of interest to other change makers – please pop Louisa an email and let her know.

Click here to see all funding alerts.

Active Inclusion

Mencap has created some resources to support people with learning differences to vote in 2021
Meet Barnwood Trust’s Strategic Development Managers and the Change your Area focus
Inclusion Gloucestershire’s Covid-19 resource hub
Race equality matters launches The Tea Break Solution

Additional resources for Change makers

FAQ on coronavirus restrictions answered by Sport England- regularly updated
Funding for your project or programme in Gloucestershire
How can Sport Safeguard children? CPSU shows us
Gloucestershire’s Community Help Hub
Advice and information about hosting and organising events in Gloucestershire
Taking a look at physically active schools and some great support for Governors

Active Workplaces

The ‘Greatest Wealth is Health’ reflections on workplace wellbeing initiatives at Active Gloucestershire
Corporate partnership opportunity with Allsortsglos
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire healthy workplace team invites you to attend a ‘Performance through Wellbeing Webinar’ on April 29 at 1.30 register here

Active Women and Girls

‘….a heightened awareness of the disproportionate responsibilities they carry for everyone else in their lives…’ Read more from Women in Sport
Unlocked take a look at Women's Sport Trust’s new campaign as leading female athletes, unite to unlock the future of women’s sport.
Free App aiming to Inspire every woman to become fitter, stronger and healthier Her Spirit - Her Spirit

Gloucestershire’s and beyond

Have you seen the rainbow crossing in Gloucester?
Uniting the movement –Tom Beasley CEO at Active Gloucestershire takes a look at Sport England’s strategy
Take a look at GFirst LEP’s #thinkgloucestershire recovery plan and promotional campaign
Re-start Grants in Gloucester – deadline for businesses 30 June
ONS survey tells us that Gloucester is one of the least lonely places in the country – still more can be done
Collaborate CIC reflection piece on Watford’s Road to Renewal
The Bright Futures sessions and workshops re-starting on 1 May with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trus t email Milly for more info

Events and Campaigns coming up

Local and national events and campaigns coming up soon:

Deaf Awareness Week – May 03 – 09
Mental Health Awareness Week – May 10 – 16
Big Health Check Week – May 15 –21
Epilepsy Awareness Week – May 15 – May 20
Global Accessibility Awareness Day – May 20
Pride month – June

Be active your way

If you know someone who is looking for ideas or inspiration to move a bit more, you can share the we can move Get Active page with them, this has lots of ideas, local activities information and support.

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Active Gloucestershire is the coordinating body of we can move. Active Gloucestershire is a charity whose vision is that everyone in Gloucestershire is active everyday.