SOUP is coming to Southampton and Portsmouth!

Published: 28 April 2025

An exciting community event is coming to areas of Southampton and Portsmouth, giving local people the chance to pitch (and vote) to win £500 to bring their ideas to life and help get local communities moving more.

Staying Active As A New Mum

Published: 7 April 2025

World Health Day on 7th April 2025 marks the beginning of a yearlong campaign about maternal and newborn health. If you’re a mum, here are some active opportunities that may support your wellbeing during this time across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

From Voice to Action: Supporting Young People To Be Active in Havant

Published: 25 February 2025

Over 60 people from across the physical activity sector came together in Havant to learn how we can better listen to the voices of local young people and shape physical activity opportunities to suit their wants and needs.

What’s the social value of sport and physical activity in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Published: 14 February 2025

Social value generated by sport and physical activity in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight calculated at £3.9billion.

Building Relationships with Young People

Published: 22 January 2025

Jasmine, from Southampton Children’s Hospital, tells us how she built relationships to help young people adopt healthy lifestyles.

Beyond Walking: The impact of older adults strength and mobility

Published: 3 January 2025

It’s a family affair for one weightlifting club in Eastleigh, as coach Lizzie Havers started an over 55s group with her parents in mind.

Latest Active Lives Data for Children and Young People Released

Published: 5 December 2024

The latest national insight around children and young people’s activity levels in academic year 2023-24 has been released today.

Activity Alliance: report finds disabled people’s activity could contribute £6.2k per person a year to society

Published: 3 December 2024

The Activity Alliance released new research revealing the social value in disabled people being active and the societal cost of inequality on International Day of Disabled People (3 December).

Being Open To Learning In New Ways

Published: 22 November 2024

“Start anywhere and be willing to follow it everywhere” is something our Children and Young People Officer, Kelly Bailey, has been living by. She’s been exploring the learning journey happening at Energise Me and how we live up to our values.

Pop-up Pool: more stamina, a self-esteem boost, and even better handwriting

Published: 15 November 2024

Over 160 children have benefitted from daily swimming lessons thanks to a pop-up swimming pool at Manor Field Schools, Basingstoke.