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Unity in the Community Spring Edition 2026: One Pitch. One Community

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Unity in the Community Spring Edition 2026: One Pitch. One Community

The pitch is calling! Get ready for one of the standout moments of the ActiveWestminster Weekend. That’s right all you fancy foot work legends, it’s time  for you to show us what you’ve got.

As part of ActiveWestminster Weekend – a borough wide celebration of FREE activities taking place across our leisure centres in Westminster, Unity in the Community, our  high energy football event brought to you by the team at Everyone Active in partnership with ActiveWestminster returns for another high-energy day of football, connection, and community.

Taking place at Paddington Recreation Ground on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April, this annual event that runs during the Spring and Summer seasons, brings together players and residents of all ages for a day build on teamwork, inclusivity and electric energy.

Sign up, show up and be part of something epic!

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A Tournament That Brings People Together

Unity in the Community is about more than what happens on the pitch, it’s a celebration of what sport can do. It’s a day of bringing people together across the community, celebrating inclusion and diversity and creating opportunities to connect through sport with something for everyone to get involved in.

Mixed Football Tournament: Sunday 12 April between 11am – 4pm

At the heart of the day is the mixed football tournament, a fast paced, inclusive competition, welcoming players from across Westminster and beyong.

Open to mixed gender teams, it’s a chance for young players to:

  • Compete and Connect
  • Show their skills at our state of the art pitches
  • Be part of something bigger and represent their community

Whether you are playing to win, or just for the love of the game, or just coming along to support, expect great football and even better energy on and off the pitch.

Girls Football Festival: Saturday 11 April between 1 – 3pm

Running alongside the main tournament is The Girls ONLY Football Festival, a dedicated space for young female players to get involved.

Starting with a fun skills session, followed by non-competitive friendly matches, it’s all about:

  • Building confidence
  • Trying something new
  • Enjoying the game in a supportive and safe space.

It’s all about building confidence, having fun, and encouraging more girls to get involved in footballUnity.

The Pitch is Set, Now it’s Your Turn to Make Your Move.

Last Chance To Become A Champion Of The Future – Apply By Midnight Tonight 25 March

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Last Chance To Apply To Become A Champion Of The Future - Apply By Midnight Tonight 25 March

It’s your final chance to be recognised, supported and take your performance to the next level

Time is almost up. Application for the ActiveWestminster’s Champions of the Future programme close tonight at midnight and this is your final opportunity to be recognised as one of Westminster’s rising sporting stars.

Make sure you take advantage of this amazing opportunity delivered to you by Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active and Kings College London. 

Step in to your future

Champions of the Future isn’t just about funding, it’s a platform to elevate your sporting journey to the highest level. 

Selected athletes will gain access to the support, recognition and development opportunities needed to push their performance further and unlock their potential.

You get access to:

  • Funding support to help you train and compete at an elite level
  • Access to mentoring and athlete development opportunities
  • Official recognition as on of Westminster’s future sporting champions

Application criteria and process

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete

To be considered for the programme applicants must:

  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2024- 2025), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2024 – 2025).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated page by clicking the button below. 

The window for applications is now open until Friday 25th March 2026. 

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. Apply now using the link below.
Apply By Midnight!

Don’t miss your moment. Opportunities like this don’t come around often. If you are competing at regional level or above, now is the time to take the next step.

Want to know more about the process?

Then visit our dedicated Champions of the Future Programme page to learn how it all works.

Champions of the Future Programme 2026 – Applications NOW OPEN!

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Champions of the Future Programme 2026 - Applications NOW OPEN!

Calling all our talented athletes in Westminster! It’s your time to shine!

Make sure you take advantage of this amazing opportunity delivered to you by Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active and Kings College London. 

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Step up, stand up and see if you qualify

The ActiveWestminster Champions of the Future programme supports dedicated athletes competing at regional level and above, while encouraging them to inspire young people across Westminster.

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete.

To be considered for the programme applicants must:
  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2024- 2025), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2024 – 2025).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated page by clicking the button below. 
 

How to apply

The window for applications is now open until Friday 20th March 2026. 

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. Apply now using the link below.
Apply Now

Want to know more about the process?

Then visit our dedicated Champions of the Future Programme page to learn how it all works.

Get moving with AC-TI-VATE at Churchill Gardens!

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Get moving with AC-TI-VATE at Churchill Gardens!

We’re excited to introduce AC-TI-VATE, a new project designed to bring young people and families together through fun, active, and healthy experiences and delivered by our partners Sportwest.

Every Wednesday from 4–5pm at Churchill Gardens, AC-TI-VATE offers a space for the community to get moving, try out enjoyable physical activities, and build confidence in leading a more active lifestyle.

But AC-TI-VATE is about more than just exercise. It’s about:

  • Ownership and involvement – young people and families are encouraged to help shape the programme and make it their own.

  • Community connection – providing a safe, welcoming environment where people can come together, meet new friends, and feel part of something positive.

  • Healthy living – fresh fruit is provided each week, reinforcing the importance of healthy eating and balanced habits.

Whether you’re coming along for fitness, fun, or simply to connect with others, AC-TI-VATE is here to support you. Bring your family, friends, and energy – and let’s build a healthier, more connected community together.

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Vitality Westminster Mile – A brilliant celebration of community and activity

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Vitality Westminster Mile - A brilliant celebration of community and activity

What a day! 

The Vitality Westminster Mile took place on Saturday 27 September and it was a joyful, inclusive celebration – a wonderful sunny day with people of all ages and abilities coming together to move, cheer and connect.

The 2025 Vitality Westminster Mile saw more than 6,000 people take in the iconic one-mile route around St James’s Park, starting on The Mall and finishing in front of Buckingham Palace. This included almost 400 in the Westminster Community Wave, featuring families from across Westminster’s diverse communities.

The participants also enjoyed the Vitality Wellness Festival in Green Park, which featured free activities for friends and family, as well as the general public. It was a record-breaking edition of the event, with a new Guinness World Record set and a new record for the oldest-ever participant, aged 99! Recognisable names taking part on the day included former England Cricket captain Sir Alastair Cook, TV personality Rachel Riley and The Body Coach Joe Wicks. What a brilliant day. 

Huge thanks to the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and every single participant. It was a soul warming fun day for everyone. 

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Sports, Smiles & Community Spirit: ActiveWestminster Weekend Highlights

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Sports, Smiles & Community Spirit: ActiveWestminster Weekend Highlights

On the weekend of 30 and 31 August 2025, Westminster City Council, in partnership with Everyone Active, proudly hosted the ActiveWestminster Weekend where residents of all ages came together to explore our Westminster Leisure Centres.

Residents of all ages enjoyed an action-packed ActiveWestminster Weekend, with opportunities to explore local sport and leisure facilities and take part in a wide range of activities.

With over 10 sessions on offer—including badminton, swimming, tag rugby, children’s bouncy castle sessions and gym inductions—the weekend was designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active, try something new, or revisit an old favourite.

A highlight of the weekend was the Unity in the Community tournament, which brought together around 110 children and young people across 14 teams and 4 age groups. For the first time, the tournament proudly welcomed an all-girls team, marking an exciting milestone for the event.

The atmosphere was made even more special with the attendance of the Lord Mayor of Westminster, who presented medals and trophies to the winning U14 and U16 teams.

Well done to all participants for an inspiring tournament and very well-deserved congratulations to the winners of each category:
  • 16s – London Capitol 
  • Under 14s – Warsa FC 
  • Under 12s – London Tigers 
  • Under 10s – Warsa FC

The ActiveWestminster Weekend is a bi-annual event, fast becoming a highlight in the local calendar that everyone looks forward to. We can’t wait to welcome the community back for the next edition in spring 2026.

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