In his latest post for Mental Health Awareness Week, Sport and Faith Coach Mark shares an inspiring update on his journey with mental health, exploring how God is using his story to

Mental health doesn’t have one face or one path – we each walk our own unique journey. Abbie, our Pilates Specialist Sports Coach shares her story in the hope that

Easter is more than chocolate eggs and long weekends. In this short video, Sport and Faith Leader Tim shares what Easter is really all about—and why it still matters today

Easter is a beautiful reminder that even in our hardest moments, hope is never lost—because God is always at work, even when we can’t yet see it. 

As Sport and Faith Leader Jo has explored in previous posts about the barriers to women’s participation in sport and the importance of fostering self-esteem, this blog continues the

As the 2025 Men’s Six Nations (M6N) draws to a close, Rich, Co-CEO of Sportily and leader of the Sport and Faith team of coaches, has been asked a

Sport and Faith Coach Jane shares her top reads this World Book Day! 📚⚽ From the Encyclopedia of Sports and Games to the ultimate playbook for life—the Bible—she&rsquo

Sport and Faith Coach Rachel took herself on a winter walk for her wellbeing and shares her thoughts below: "I wouldn’t call myself sporty but I do like to be

Why not start by introducing more fresh produce into your diet? Every January, people around the world take part in Veganuary – a month-long challenge to go vegan. It has become

The story of Jesus' birth is celebrated by millions across the world during this special season. We will remember again the manger, the wise men, and the ornate gifts. We imagine the

Dare we say the Christmas season is upon us? Whether you put your decorations up in early November or wait until December 24th, we invite you to take a moment this Christmas

We caught up with Sport and Faith Leader, Jo, who's also our Female Participation lead, to learn more about the challenges girls face in sports and how her work aims to

We are thrilled to announce that Thirtyone:Eight has awarded Sportily with the prestigious Safeguarding Standards Award! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to safeguarding and protecting the well

Meet Sport and Faith Coach Luke G – a man driven by two powerful forces: his love for basketball and his unwavering faith in God. This World Mental Health Day, we&rsquo

In celebration of World Teachers' Day, Sport and Faith Coach Luke sat down with Simon, a primary school teacher with a unique background in sports coaching, to talk about his journey in

Have you thought about giving Pilates a go? This glowing testimonial from Gabbey highlights just how impactful Abbie’s Pilates classes have been on her confidence, motivation, and overall well-being

Find out what's going on for young people at Sportily across Gloucestershire this term. From Cheltenham to Hunts Grove, we’ve got something for you. Come and #Giveitago today. 

The Paralympics games in Paris sees a whole host of incredible athletes performing in their chosen disciplines, from well-known events athletics and swimming to the lesser seen boccia and goalball, there

Surviving the first day of secondary school in Gloucestershire, like anywhere else, can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. To help you navigate this important milestone, we've put together the ultimate

Long-time volunteer Shanice-Louise has been a part of Sportily for as long as she can remember, and she’s eager to share her inspiring journey to encourage others to

That's a wrap on another exhilarating Olympic season, and Paris 2024 has truly outdone itself, providing a stunning backdrop for unforgettable performances, awe-inspiring athletic feats, and a celebration of global

This Olympic season there's been so much excitement, so many unexpected results, new sports and great stories of strength and determination, that Chris (our COO), like most of us, has 

Rich, our Head of Sport and Faith, shares his thoughts on this Olympic season. "For me, the joy of the Olympics is being able to watch 10,500 athletes from 206 countries

We're super excited for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Watch the video below and hear from Sport and Faith Leader Tim, before scrolling down to complete the quiz. Make sure you

Sport and Faith Coach Christo welomes us into the Olympic season with some reflection. "Friday the 26th of July is a big day in millions of people's diaries. Why? It marks

Female participation in sport is still significantly lower than male for a variety of reasons. Sport and Faith Leader Jo is our Female Participation Lead and is focused on getting girls involved

Revd Tim Hastie-Smith, Diocesan Missioner for New Worshipping Communities chats about what led to the initiative that came to be Sportily.  "Nearly four years ago, the Bishop of Gloucester's

Sport and Faith Leader Tim is the go-to guy for our summer residential and wanted to share what all the fuss is about... "Well, summer 2024 is finally here and as

Victoria, one of our Sport and Faith Apprentices, is a huge fan of both playing and watching netball. Her dedication to the sport mirrors the passion and commitment seen in many women

For World Mental Health Week 2024, we caught up with Sportily Apprentice Adam to hear about his journey with his mental health. His diagnosis of Erb's Palsy has brought on its

For World Mental Health Day 2023, we sat down with Mark who was a Sport and Faith Coach for us at the time. He shared a moving story of his struggles with

Find out what's going on for young people at Sportily across Gloucestershire this term. From Cheltenham to Hunts Grove, we’ve got something for you. Come and #Giveitago today. 

Sport and Faith Leader, Jo takes us through the meaning of Easter and how it's inspiring us at our holiday clubs this year. "As I unwrap another cream egg, I&rsquo

For World Book Day this year, Sport and Faith Coach John wanted to find out how young people link reading and sports together. "Who is your World Book Day Character? Over the

The Rugby Six Nations is one of the most highly anticipated events in the world of rugby, and 2024 promises to be an exciting season filled with fierce competition, thrilling matches, and

We chatted with Sport and Faith Leader for Forest of Dean, Adam about his thoughts on Pancake Day. Flour. Eggs. Milk. Whisk it. Fry it. Top it. Eat it. That’s

Find out what's going on for young people at Sportily across Gloucestershire this term. From Cheltenham to Hunts Grove, we’ve got something for you. Come and #Giveitago today. 

Sport and Faith Coach Luke Campbell heads up our Couch to 5km sessions in Thameshead which can be found here. We checked in with him to find out more about why he

Happy New Year from everyone here at Sportily!  We want to take a moment to express our appreciation for your support, and as we reflect on the past twelve months, we

This year, Revd Tim Hastie-Smith, Diocesan Missioner for New Worshipping Communities shares his thoughts on what matters most during this festive time. “As we approach the joyous season of Christmas

Is there a better way to get-to-know someone than finding out about their most embarrassing moment and their go-to karaoke song? Maybe! But we're going with these amongst

World Mental Health Day is coming up this week, so we sat down with Mark, Sport and Faith Coach here at Sportily to chat about his journey with mental health.  If

Keeping children active is crucial for their physical and mental development. But who says exercise has to be boring? In this blog post, we'll explore a variety of easy exercise activities

Find out what's going on for young people at Sportily across Gloucestershire this term. From Cheltenham to Hunts Grove, we’ve got something for you. Come and #Giveitago today. 

Sportily is proud to be able to offer exciting placement opportunities to university students undertaking sports, fitness, sports science, youthwork or theology based degree courses. Undertaking a placement with Sportily will not

We're super excited for the Women’s World Cup that’s taking place this Summer, with England’s first game against Haiti on Saturday 22nd July.  

The Tour de France is the most prestigious and gruelling cycling event in the world. 2023 is its 110th year, with the first week already showing an exhilarating display of athletic prowess

Bushcraft is an activity that’s a little different from everything else we do here at Sportily.  Sport and Faith Trainee Will is here to talk to us about what

It's National Volunteers Week and as a charity that couldn't do what we do without our volunteers, we wanted to share a story from Leigh, who started off as a

It's NBA season across the pond but we don't let the distance stop us from being inspired by basketball's biggest tournament of the year. We caught up with Luke

We had such a wonderful time over the Easter holidays running sports camps with children across the county. 16 camps took place, with every camp including a hot meal for the children

With the annual London marathon taking place this Sunday 23rd April, we caught up with keen runner Jimmy, a friend of Sportily, to share his thoughts: "I love running! I love it

Find out what's going on for young people at Sportily across Gloucestershire this term. From Cheltenham to Hunts Grove, we’ve got something for you. Come and #Giveitago today. 

What it is, how to play, why everyone should try it.  Starting new things can be daunting for anyone, let alone children. For us, and for many, we don’t

As well as eating far too much chocolate and using it as an excuse to eat hot cross buns for breakfast, Easter is a special time for Christians as we celebrate the

You are invited! Nathan and the team would love you to join us for a free Fun family day out full of Sports, Games, Easter Egg Hunts, Food and Fun for everyone

With social media platforms such as YouTube becoming a place for children to easily access all their favourite shows, we wanted to find out if they still enjoy reading or if TV

Find out what's going on for young people at Sportily across Gloucestershire this term. From Cheltenham to Hunts Grove, we’ve got something for you. Come and #Giveitago today. 

Summer kicked off in style last week as the Sportily summer sports activity programme launched in Bibury and Hucclecote. Over 40 Sportily sports camps are taking place across the county throughout the

BMLM - Building Relationships that last a lifetime At Sportily, one of our 7 spaces is CONNECT – we love connecting (and EATing too!). Coming up on 3 May, we have our first

At Sportily, we're not simply 'all about the sport', ultimately we are seeking to build community. Our framework for this is our seven spaces model; CONNECT, EAT, EXPLORE, ENCOUNTEER, SERVE, CONTRIBUTE

Back, after a COVID enforced break, join us this August for an epic 5-day Sportily camp at the Tom Roberts Adventure Centre (TRAC). We are a place for you to try