Poor mental health can affect any of us during our lifetime, while inactivity comes with an increased risk of major illness.
According to the NHS website: “Research shows that physical activity can boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.”
“People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term (chronic) conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers.”
The Community Sports Foundation uses the physical and social benefits of sport to improve people’s mental health and physical wellbeing. Our work helps to combat loneliness, anxiety, and inactivity for people in Norfolk.
We rely on fundraising, donations and other support to sustain our work in this area, so that we can help the people of Norfolk to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Sport and exercise is at the heart of everything we do and we run sessions for a range of people that help to keep them active and enjoy the related health benefits.
Our work includes our Run for Me group, which uses running as its physical element to support mental health, and our Extra Time group for over 55s, which rotates through a range of different sports to prevent inactivity in later life. Our Walking Football programme also helps older people to stay active.
Run for Me, Team Talk and Extra Time tie in social sessions with each week’s physical activity.
Bringing people together regularly in a welcoming environment helps to reduce social isolation/loneliness.
“Run for Me means getting together with a group of lovely people each week. It means being supported whilst you run, knowing that however you’re feeling, you’ll get through it.”
Find out how Run For Me has helped Charlie have a positive influence on her mental health and wellbeing.
Read Charlie's Story
Without vital fundraising, our work would not be possible, and many across Norfolk would be deprived of our support.
There are many ways that you can help us to sustain our work, such as taking a fundraising challenge, becoming a donor, or supporting through your business.
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When you donate a little each month, you will be helping to transform the lives of local people of all ages who need our support – giving them the opportunity to connect with others like them, feel happier and healthier in themselves, and raise their aspirations.
On the Buzzer, City! Quiz is our hugely popular annual quiz held at Norwich City Football Club, and it returns on the 7th November! Rounds typically include sport, history, film & TV and more, with special guest questions from Norwich City players and legends.
We have Soccer Schools running at venues across Norfolk & Suffolk, and whether participants are new to football, or are already a budding Canary superstar, the Soccer Schools programme has been put together to provide a fun, holiday activity at an affordable price.
As Norwich City Football Club's official charity partner, we help thousands of people every year achieve their goals through sport, supporting some of the most disadvantaged, disabled and talented people across Norfolk. Our vision is to support, inspire, and improve our community.
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