Our impact
From ground-breaking initiatives to events, case studies and recognition of our work, here are just some of the ways in which we make a real difference to the lives of older people.
Hear what Sporting Memories Clubs mean to their members
And see how we bring generations together
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Providing a way to engage people living with dementia
Read this blog from Justine Schneider, Professor of Mental Health & Social Care Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham, on the impact of Sporting Memories sessions at our Beeston Club
Glasgow Caledonian University research highlights impact of our Clubs
In 2018, Sporting Memories teamed up with Glasgow Caledonian University to conduct significant research to empirically evaluate the efficacy of our reminiscence group therapy activities.
Value of our intergenerational work captured by inFocus Report
The study focused on a project which saw Sporting Memories Clubs based at Knowle West Media Centre interact with students from Bedminster Down Secondary for a six-week programme of activities
Deepening impact of inclusive physical activities at pilot Replay Sports and Social Club
Observatory for Sport in Scotland assess our Kirkcaldy group over six-month period to reveal positive impact on participants physical health and wellbeing.
Intergenerational Sporting Memories
Students from Vale of Leven Academy (VOLA) in West Dunbartonshire are set to deliver a regular online Sporting Memories Club, in a groundbreaking initiative that will support students in making a positive difference to their lives as well as those of older adults.
KITbag stories: #SheCanSheWill
In living rooms and kitchens across the country, older adults who are most at risk from inactivity and loneliness have been using their Sporting Memories KITbags to keep moving every day.
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Volunteers
We’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help run our clubs all across England, Scotland and Wales – find out more here.
Find a club
Want to know where your nearest Sporting Memories club is? View our Club Finder page here.
