Leicester’s professional sports clubs have united to support the communities they serve by launching UnitedLeicester.com, a free online platform aimed at breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging those in need to seek support. Funded by NHS Charities Together, Leicester Hospitals Charity, Raising Health (Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust), and the East Midlands Ambulance […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the appointment of Rob Jarram as the new Head of the Leicester Riders Foundation and Performance Pathway. In this role, Rob will not only continue the Foundation’s vital charitable work across Leicestershire but will also focus on strengthening the Academy pathway, promoting the growth of youth basketball in the […]
The Leicester Tigers Foundation is hosting Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Camps this July and August. These HAF Camps offer children in Leicestershire the chance to participate in engaging and enjoyable activities, helping them make new friends while having fun. The camps are specifically designed for kids aged 4-11 who receive free school meals and […]
A health trust is providing mental health support for students receiving their exam results this month. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) is offering assistance through a text messaging service, aimed at helping students who may feel anxious or overwhelmed with their AS and A-level results, which are due to be released on Thursday. Jodie […]
In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re highlighting one of our most popular initiatives, Table Cricket, and its role in advancing our mission to make cricket accessible to everyone. A Brief History: Table Cricket, an innovative adaptation of the sport, was created by Doug Williamson as part of Project Adapted at […]
In partnership with Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project (LAMP), Leicestershire CCC is launching a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing mental health challenges faced by many. Titled ‘Clear your mind, clear the boundary,’ this initiative leverages cricket as a tool for mental wellness and will take place over two days at Uptonsteel County […]
New research suggests that some of the most vulnerable children are more likely to be denied mental health support compared to their peers. The study, conducted by the University of Cambridge and the National Children’s Bureau, analyzed thousands of records from an NHS trust in London. It found that children from the most deprived areas […]
The ongoing impact of the pandemic has underscored the critical importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people. During Children’s Mental Health Week, we released findings from our State of the Nation report, which examines trends in mental health and wellbeing recovery during the 2020/21 academic year, alongside the […]
Adults aged 18 and over can enhance their physical and mental wellbeing through a variety of sessions offered by Leicester City in the Community’s Health and Wellbeing team. Our team delivers activities tailored to adults, from 18-year-olds to those aged 50 and beyond. These activities are designed to help participants achieve key outcomes: Our health […]
On Tuesday, April 4th, we hosted our first inclusive schools basketball tournament of the season at the Morningside Arena. We welcomed students from Westgate, Quorn Hall, Sketchley, and Birchwood—schools we’ve been coaching in our sessions over the past year. The tournament was a great success, with Quorn Hall emerging victorious, winning all three of their […]
