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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.

Spring Into Fun This Easter With Edutain and Edutain+ School Holiday Camps!

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Spring Into Fun This Easter With Edutain & Edutain+ Holiday Camps!

Looking for ways to make sure the kids burn off all that Easter egg energy this half term? We’ve got it covered! Sign the kids up for the ActiveWestminster Edutain and Edutain+ school holiday camps.

Active days, creative play

Our Easter camps are all about keeping young people moving, learning new skills and enjoying their time off from school in a supportive enviroment.
  • Open to ages 8-13 (Edutain) and 8-16 (Edutain+)
  • A mix of sports, team games, and creative activities
  • Opportunities to build confidence, try new things and meet others

Eligible families can access free spots, helping ensure everyone can take part.

Edutain Camps Details

Edutain+ Camps Details

Edutain camp dates:

Designed for children aged 8-13 Edutain camps run throughout the Easter holidays and run from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

  • Week 1: Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April
  • Week 2: Tuesday 7 April – Friday 10 April

Two Locations

  • Location 1: Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW
  • Location 2: Community Centre (Under Morgan House), Lillington Gardens, SW1V 2LF

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED*

For more information or to book, call Ryan Denys on 07956 956167 or email ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org

Book Edutain @ Academy Sport
Book Edutain @ Lillington Gardens

Edutain+: Inclusive holiday fun without limits

Edutain+ is all about creating a space where every young person can get involved, feel confident and enjoy their school holidays their way.

Designed for children and young people with disabilities aged 8-16, these sessions offer a mix of sport, movement and creative activities adapted to suit different needs and abilities. Whether it’s trying something new, building skills or simply having fun with others, everyone us supported to take part and feel included. Sessions will run between 10:00am to 3:00pm.

  • Week 1: Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April
  • Week 2: Tuesday 7 April – Thursday 9 April
  • Location: Academy Sport, Torquay Street W2 5EW

*BOOKING IS REQUIRED

Book Edutain+

For more information or to book, call 07891 386 688 or email leonard.lionel@sportwestminster.org

Brought to you by our trusted delivery partners SportWest – www.sportwest.org.uk

Last Chance To Apply: Don’t Miss The ActiveWestminster Bursary

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Last Chance to Apply: Don't Miss The ActiveWestminster Bursary

Time is running out to apply for the ActiveWestminster Bursary. Applications close at midnight tomorrow, Friday 20 March.

This is your final chance to access funding and support to help build skills, gain qualifications and create opportunities for people to be more active across Westminster.

Real people, real impact. See how the bursary is already changing futures.

Invest in your future and make an impact

Our bursary is designed to support those who are passionate about sport, physical activity, and wellbeing, providing access experience, confidence and connections that can shape your future.

At the same time, it enables you to give back to your community, supporting more residents to live healthier, more active lives.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in a better future.

Apply Now

Application Deadline Extended 18 March! Get Your Project Funding Application In!

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Network Activity Project Funding: Application Deadline Extended To 18 March!

Good news! There’s still time to apply!

The application deadline has now been extended until Wednesday 18th March at midnight, giving ActiveWestminster Network organisations and partners extra time to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £2000.

This funding can be used to support a new health and wellbeing community project or to upscale an existing one. 

Extended Submission Deadline: Wednesday 18th March 2026 at midnight 

Project Delivery Timeframe: April 2026 – March 2027

Please note funding is subject to network partners and their projects meeting specific criteria as outlined on on our dedicated page on our website – you can find all the information you on the link below.

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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.