The organisations and groups successfully applied for cash boosts of up to £6,000 a year over three years to help run activities for Kent County Council's (KCC's) new Forever Active Kent Service.
Supported by Active Kent & Medway, the Forever Active Kent Service kicks off in April to inspire residents 50 and older to be active and along the way:
- meet new friends - helping to boost mental health and wellbeing
- improve strength and balance, and
- lower the risk of long-term health conditions, including cancer and depression
Visit Active Kent & Medway to find out more about Forever Active Kent.
- look out for details to come about the dates and times of sessions
- read the full list of organisations and groups who have received grants
“The funding enables us to expand our inclusive strength and conditioning sessions...helping more people stay active, improve their wellbeing and feel part of a community”
Forever Active replaces KCC’s Postural Stability falls prevention Service.
Tom Tsangarides, Director and Founder of Inclusive Sport, one of the successful applicants, said: “We are thrilled to receive a Forever Active Kent grant. We're committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces where people of all ages and abilities can feel confident, connected and proud of what they can do.
"The funding enables us to expand our inclusive strength and conditioning sessions for over-50s, helping more people stay active, improve their wellbeing and feel part of a community that understands and supports them.”
“Forever Active Kent is a brilliant initiative aimed at getting people active earlier in life so they can remain healthy, strong and able into their later years”
Diane Morton, KCC Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, said: "Congratulations to our successful applicants. As Kent’s population gets older it’s more important than ever we give residents opportunities to age well.
"Forever Active Kent is a brilliant initiative aimed at getting people active earlier in life so they can remain healthy, strong and able into their later years. It will also mean they can keep doing things they love, or take for granted, like playing with the grandchildren or going to the shops.
"I'm really looking forward to following the scheme's progress and visiting a group session."
Elise Rendall, Active Kent & Medway's Strategic Lead for Health and Physical Activity, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Kent County Council and the grant recipients to help support healthy ageing in our communities.
"Increasing physical activity is one of the most powerful ways to delay long-term conditions, such cancer and depression, and improve strength, balance, mental wellbeing and social connection.
"The Forever Active Kent Service will play a vital role in doing all these things."
