Good Reads

Simon playing wheelchair table tennis

Rediscovering table tennis from a wheelchair

Published: 3 March 2022

For Simon, losing his legs to diabetes completely changed his life. His first operation spurred a return to a sport he loved as a child. He shares how playing table tennis has kept him going through both amputations.

Girl playing thanks to Opening school facilities project

Girls fun club impacts pupils lives for the better

Published: 25 January 2022

With the help of Energise Me’s Open School Facilities Project, Nine Acres Community Primary school launched a Girls Fun Club. The club had a great impact on Daisy*, with her confidence and attendance improving.

Group exercising in Breath Easy Keep Active classes

Breathing easy with the help of Investing in Communities

Published: 24 January 2022

The last 2 years of COVID-19 have disproportionately impacted those of us living with long term health conditions. Through our Investing in Communities project, we were able to support Breathe Easy Isle of Wight’s ‘Keep Active’ sessions.

Sindhu cycling after learning to ride a bike

Learning to ride a bike in my 40’s

Published: 11 January 2022

After becoming fed up of walking alone, Sindhu decided to learn how to cycle so she and her family could get active together.

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