Wesport News

Launch of Wesport Strategy 2020-2025

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08th December 2020

Sport England extend funding for We Are Undefeatable

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15th December 2025

Sport England have awarded three more years of National Lottery funding to We Are Undefeatable, so it can continue driving meaningful change in physical activity levels among people living with long-term health conditions.

Club Spotlight: GEM Boccia and Safeguarding Adults Week

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19th November 2025

Matt, one of our Sport Welfare Officers, has been supporting GEM Boccia to help them meet Boccia England’s new minimum standards for clubs. Find out about the support they received and what is available to local clubs!

No Hate, Just Sport launch review

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3rd November 2025

Hate hurts. Silence harms. Speak out. We recently launched No Hate, Just Sport in Bristol with an impactful and inspiring evening of discussion around the importance of this campaign and the positive change it aims to create. We were privileged to be joined by so many trusted friends and colleagues who share our commitment to making sport safer and more inclusive for all.

No Hate, Just Sport is live!

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16th October 2025

No Hate, Just Sport is a multi-sport pilot within the City of Bristol, led by Wesport and SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality), which recognises the vital role sport plays in promoting physical health, mental health, and fostering community cohesion. Sport can provide a safe space and sense of belonging for those people who might be experiencing discrimination and hate in other parts of their lives. We also recognise that discrimination and hate can occur at all levels within sport itself. This undermines participation, damages lives, and creates division.

Read October’s partner bulletin!

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13th October 2025

We are recruiting for 3 new team members – August 2025

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1st August 2025

Wesport have 3 exciting opportunities to join our team:
Business Support Officer, Place & Communities Officer, Strategic Lead for Health & Physical Activity

Our City Community Cup 2025 in review

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30th July 2025

Last month, Our City Community Cup returned to the Lockleaze Sports Centre, where Wesport hosted another year of the football tournament as part of the wider Bristol Refugee Festival to celebrate Community As A Superpower! 

Ageing debunked

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8th May 2025

Getting older is a privilege, but one that can come with many challenges. While we can’t prevent ageing, we can take action earlier on in life to help us to age in the best way possible.

Network event – Working Together for Active Lives round up 2024

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18th December 2024

Our 2024 Sport and Physical Activity Network event: Working Together for Active Lives, took place on Thursday 21st November at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. The event aimed to bring together the professional network from organisations across the West of England, all with a common goal of getting more people physically active and reducing inactivity. It was great to see the event again reach capacity, with 130 people from across the network attend the day.

Active Lives Children & Young People Survey 24-25

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13th August 2024