42% of young people on Getting Active increased the number of days they were active for.
Getting Active reduced Inactivity from 42% to only 9%.
88% of the Sport for Development Learning Grant participants said they are now more active.
We were founded in 1887, inspired by the simple idea that every young person has something to gain from having somewhere to go, something to do and someone to trust – sport remains central to that 135 years on.
We know that sport and physical activity is a source of hope for young Londoners.
By combining the power of youth work and sport, and working with grassroots community organisations across the city, we tackle the inequalities faced by young people. This improves their physical and mental wellbeing, and gives them the skills and experiences they need, now and for their future success.
Through our sports development programmes, events, trainings and networks, we ensure:
This film has been produced by CVC Capital Partners, supporters of London Youth’s sports programmes:
Want to get involved?
To find out more about our Sport Development work, please contact John Jones, Sports Development Manager – john.jones@londonyouth.org / 07736 619 595.