The intention is to help thinking and conversations around measurement to keep progressing, locally and nationally. To stimulate discussion between people within and across places. To encourage innovation and connections.

The Chief Executive of the Active Partnerships Network, Lee Mason, has decided to leave the national representative body at the end of June after 10 years at the helm.

Active Partnerships as part of their work to improve Board diversity, are delighted to have partnered with the Professional Football Association ( PFA) on their ‘On the Board’ programme.

A journey that has seen us build together a more in depth understanding of the causes and effects of racism and racial inequalities, to recognise it in our communities and consider what we need to do to tackle the impact it has on our mission to create the conditions for an active nation.

The commitment aims to galvanise action across the network, working with our partners, communities, staff and Boards, building a long-term commitment to make a sustained and meaningful difference.

April saw the launch of the next phase of Live Longer Better, following a pilot phase led by Active Oxfordshire and Optimal Ageing.

In response to feedback from businesses who have prioritised employee physical activity and mental health support but need more hands-on help, we have developed a new consulting offer to support organisations who do not have the time or internal resources to implement the workplace movement platform themselves.

The Young People Forward Project is having a positive impacting on the lives of young people across Northern England and Scotland

Over 1,000 staff, board members and partners from all 43 Active Partnerships attended the recent Active Partnership convention