News
Monday 15th October, 2018
The Activity Trap: Benefits or Being Fit?
New research shows almost half of disabled people fear losing benefits if they take part in exercise
Almost half of disabled people (47%) fear losing their benefits if they are seen to be physically active, according to new research published by Activity Alliance.
The research is particularly important as disabled people count for one in five of Britain’s population, almost 14 million people. Ho…
News
Monday 8th October, 2018
More Positive Together film highlights impact of the project
A film around the More Positive Together project has been produced to help showcase the impact it has had on Lancashire residents.
Videos
Monday 8th October, 2018
More Positive Together - The Journey so Far
In this video we take a look at the More Positive Together Project and reflect on its impact during the first year of launch, talking to a number of participants and mentors who have worked on the project.…
News
Tuesday 18th September, 2018
Active Lancashire aims to kick-start the community
Two new trustees are hoping to get the county moving as they join Active Lancashire.
Videos
Thursday 13th September, 2018
Spar Lancashire School Games 2018
Many thanks to our friends at James Hall & Co (Spar) for creating this great video from the 2018 Lancashire School Games.…
News
Thursday 6th September, 2018
New strategy to change the reality of disability, inclusion and sport
Activity Alliance today (6 September) releases a new three-year strategy – Achieving Inclusion Together. Determined to change the reality of disability, inclusion and sport, the charity looks to a future where disabled people are just as likely as non-disabled people to be active.
News
Thursday 2nd August, 2018
Breaking Down Cultural Barriers One 10K At A Time
One of the most discernible features of speaking to Sultana Ahmed about her participation at the JD Gyms City of Preston 10K in September is the articulate and insightful way she reflects on how running has been at an intersection with her culture.
Videos
Thursday 2nd August, 2018
KFC Employability Programme for More Positive Together participants
This video showcases an impactful employability programme led by KFC, which several More Positive Together participants attended last year. We hear from a number of beneficiaries who share their experiences of the scheme, as well as MPT mentor from Great Places, Aateeka Bashir. …
News
Friday 13th July, 2018
Rossendale Works Success
A council employment programme has secured its first success with Shane Goodier being offered a full-time job after working with a business as a volunteer.
