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Six Months On... Celebrating World Record Breakers this Volunteers' Week
Six Months On... Celebrating World Record Breakers this Volunteers' Week

Six Months On... Celebrating World Record Breakers this Volunteers' Week

Well, it is certainly a weekend of celebrations across the nation as our incredible Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British Monarch to reign for 70 years and enjoy a Platinum Jubilee. We are also celebrating the fact that it is six whole months since the magnificent Party with A Purpose spearheaded by Mintridge Foundation trustee, Jackie Scully achieved World Record Breaking Status on Jackie’s 40th birthday! Wow, wow, wow!

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Moving In May For Mintridge - A Celebration of Returning Mass Participation Events
Moving In May For Mintridge - A Celebration of Returning Mass Participation Events

Moving In May For Mintridge - A Celebration of Returning Mass Participation Events

According to Charity Digital and research from our fundraising platform Enthuse discovered that 54% of people are now happy to take part in physical events, compared to just 27% who said the same in 2021 and that has been highlighted by lots of movement in May from supporters of the Mintridge Foundation. Yippee, congratulations all!

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Jade Windley Signs Off The Summer Half Term With A Spot Of Tennis at the Scampton Primary School Sports Day
Jade Windley Signs Off The Summer Half Term With A Spot Of Tennis at the Scampton Primary School Sports Day

On Your Marks…

Get Set…

Sports Days Are Back! Yippee!

Thank you very much to Mr Hebborn and the wonderful community at Scampton Primary School for inviting the Mintridge Foundation back to your sports day to build on our work together. Previous Mintridge Ambassadors to visit the beautiful Lincolnshire School include Laura Sugar, Grace Harrison, Danielle Brown MBE & last year, the magnificent Iona Lake which you can read about just here and this year it was time for Jade Windley to join in the fun.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Lizzie Simmonds OLY talks to the students at Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School all about the power of confidence during our shared programme with Prior's Field School
Lizzie Simmonds OLY talks to the students at Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School all about the power of confidence during our shared programme with Prior's Field School

“Making someone feel bad, doesn’t make you shine any brighter.”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, netball
“My first thought was that I had failed, that I had let myself down!” - Lizzie Simmonds OLY inspires the Prior's Field School Sports Scholars during our Bronze Limitless Kit supported programme
“My first thought was that I had failed, that I had let myself down!” - Lizzie Simmonds OLY inspires the Prior's Field School Sports Scholars during our Bronze Limitless Kit supported programme

“What is the secret to success?”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, netball
"You are capable of anything you set your mind to and want to achieve!" - Jordan Jarrett-Bryan meets his two new Mintridge Mentees and inspires the students at The Ferrers School
"You are capable of anything you set your mind to and want to achieve!" - Jordan Jarrett-Bryan meets his two new Mintridge Mentees and inspires the students at The Ferrers School

“I believe you can be anyone that you want to be. What are your values, what are you passionate about?”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, netball
Bowbridge Homes Enjoy An Inclusive Team Building Evening With Their Charity Partner
Bowbridge Homes Enjoy An Inclusive Team Building Evening With Their Charity Partner

Bowbridge Homes Enjoy An Inclusive Team Building Evening With Their Charity Partner

The Bowbridge Homes team made their way to the Coplow Centre just outside of Uppingham on Monday 16th May for an evening celebrating their charity partnership with the Mintridge Foundation and a Beginners’ Crash (quite literally) Course into Wheelchair Basketball.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Pamela Cookey Kickstarts Awards Season at Warminster School with the Mintridge Foundation together with Limitless
Pamela Cookey Kickstarts Awards Season at Warminster School with the Mintridge Foundation together with Limitless

Pamela Cookey Kickstarts Awards Season at Warminster School with the Mintridge Foundation together with Limitless

Keeping the balance is always at the forefront of Pamela Cookey’s words of advice to the next generation and that was integral to her speech at Warminster School for their Annual Sports Awards.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Patrick Foster and Bobby Copping share their experiences of loneliness with the students at Nescot College during Mental Health Awareness Week #28NOTOUT
Patrick Foster and Bobby Copping share their experiences of loneliness with the students at Nescot College during Mental Health Awareness Week #28NOTOUT

“Remember your support network and talk to those around you, as you are never alone on this journey!”

The Mintridge Foundation visit Nescot College to share why mental health matters in a fantastic Max Hunter Fund Programme with Patrick Foster and Bobby Copping #28NOTOUT

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, Stevie Eskinazi, Mental Health Matters, Max Hunter Fund, We Mind & Kelly Matters
Tackling the Stigma around Mental Fitness through Rugby with George Furbank at Stamford School #28NotOut
Tackling the Stigma around Mental Fitness through Rugby with George Furbank at Stamford School #28NotOut

Tackling the Stigma around Mental Fitness through Rugby with George Furbank at Stamford School #28NotOut

According to the Mental Health Foundation, loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health and we need to find better ways of tackling the epidemic of loneliness.

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
England Rugby Inspire A Generation in the TikTok Women's Six Nations
England Rugby Inspire A Generation in the TikTok Women's Six Nations

England Rugby Inspire A Generation in the TikTok Women's Six Nations

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Jordan Jarrett - Bryan inspires students at Laxton Junior School and Oundle School with a fantastic Wheelchair Basketball Programme
Jordan Jarrett - Bryan inspires students at Laxton Junior School and Oundle School with a fantastic Wheelchair Basketball Programme

“Wheelchair Basketball is a sport for everyone!”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, netball
“It is important that you try and be a leader on and off the court!” - Georgia Lees inspires the students at The Peterborough School during our Bronze Netball Programme
“It is important that you try and be a leader on and off the court!” - Georgia Lees inspires the students at The Peterborough School during our Bronze Netball Programme

Saracens Mavericks Superleague Netball Player, Georgia Lees, visits The Peterborough School

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, remote mentoring, Athletics, Ben Smith, Cricket
The Wilson Foundation support a brilliant javelin programme with Commonwealth Games competitor Joe Harris at Corby Technical School
The Wilson Foundation support a brilliant javelin programme with Commonwealth Games competitor Joe Harris at Corby Technical School

“Work hard in silence and let your success make the noise!” Joe Harris shares his favourite quote with the Corby Technical School students during our Bronze Athletics Programme

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Mintridge Foundation Runners Lead The Way at the London Landmarks Half Marathon
Mintridge Foundation Runners Lead The Way at the London Landmarks Half Marathon

Mintridge Foundation Runners Lead The Way at the London Landmarks Half Marathon

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
"I Wanna Be In That Number!" George Furbank and the Saints Grant Behind The Scenes Access For Mintridge Schools
"I Wanna Be In That Number!" George Furbank and the Saints Grant Behind The Scenes Access For Mintridge Schools

"I Wanna Be In That Number!" George Furbank and the Saints Grant Behind The Scenes Access For Mintridge Schools

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
Jo Muir OLY inspires the students at Bromsgrove Pre-Preparatory School with a very special Bronze Modern Pentathlon Programme
Jo Muir OLY inspires the students at Bromsgrove Pre-Preparatory School with a very special Bronze Modern Pentathlon Programme

Bronze Modern Pentathlon Programme with Jo Muir OLY at Bromsgrove Pre- Preparatory School - April 2022

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo, archery, Danielle Brown, hardwork, Georgia Lees, Khadijah Safari, Danielle Brown MBE, Grace Harrison, Gymnastics, netball, Jo Muir
Community & Beyond: Marilyn Okoro OLY visits Droylsden Academy thanks to the Eddie Girls at Gresham’s School
Community & Beyond: Marilyn Okoro OLY visits Droylsden Academy thanks to the Eddie Girls at Gresham’s School

Community & Beyond: Marilyn Okoro OLY visits Droylsden Academy thanks to the Eddie Girls at Gresham’s School

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo
“Be the change you want to see!” Double Olympian, Marilyn Okoro OLY leads a Wilson Foundation supported programme at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
“Be the change you want to see!” Double Olympian, Marilyn Okoro OLY leads a Wilson Foundation supported programme at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

“My life isn’t measured in medals.”

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NEWSAlex WallaceShona Mccallin, Nekoda Smythe-Davis, Ambassador, ambassadors, thankful, spotlight, Olympics, Olympians, Mentoring, Mentor, Silver, Programme, Remote, Virtual, Resilience, Teamwork, Time Management, Goal Setting, Perseverance, Pamela Cookey, Bowbridge Homes, Silver programme, mentoring, mentor, mentee, Confidence, Success, fundraising, community fundraisers, challenge, fundraiser, physical activity, walking, Mental Health Awareness, Bronze, Hocke, Fitness, Health, Dan Powell, judo