PRO-ACTIVE central London is a partnership that works to increase sport and physical activity opportunities for residents of 7 central London boroughs. It receives core funding from Sport England and works with a broad range of partners at the local level including community groups, schools, NHS organizations, and local authorities. The partnership aims to understand local population needs and harness opportunities in central London to inspire residents to be physically active. It operates through 7 borough-based community networks and collaborates across regional and national organizations to effectively deliver its vision of increasing participation in and quality of sport.

1. PRO-ACTIVE central London
Hosted by:
Part of the National County Sports Partnership Network

2. Helping 7 London
boroughs provide sport
and physical activity
opportunities to their
1.7 million residents and
the 1 million people who
travel into central
London every day.
PRO-ACTIVE central London
We receive our core
funding from Sport
England, and we translate
national goals into local
action and results.
1 of 49 county sport and
physical activity
partnerships across
England. The 5 partnerships
in London are branded
PRO-ACTIVE London.

3. About us
We aim to harness the many opportunities that central London has
to offer, inspiring individuals to take part in sport and physical activity
in their local communities. Because of this we’re built from the
grassroots up, and involve a broad range of partners, including:
Sports clubs
Community and
voluntary groups
Leisure facilities
Schools, colleges,
and universities
The local NHS Local authorities
Community Sport
and Physical Activity
Networks (CSPANs)
National governing
bodies of sport

4. Where we work
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7
6 4
5
3
1. Islington
2. Camden
3. Kensington and Chelsea
4. Lambeth
5. Southwark
6. Wandsworth
7. Westminster

5. How the partnership works
Bringing together
local and national
agencies with seven
borough based
community networks
Understanding the needs of our richly
diverse population is a strength of the
Community Sport and Physical Activity
Networks, which are central to the
partnership.
Operating at borough level, they consist of
local partners all working together to lead,
plan and provide sport and physical
activity opportunities in their specific areas.

6. How PRO-ACTIVE Central London fits
into the regional and national landscape
Participants
in sport and
physical activity
Providers
Clubs, coaches,
volunteers and
leaders
National and
London regional
partners
(eg. Sport England,
national governing
bodies for sport, Sports
Coach UK, County
Sports Partnership
Network, Greater London
Assembly, NHS,
PRO-ACTIVE North,
South, East, and West)
ProActive
Camden
ProActive
Southwark
Kensington
and Chelsea
CSPAN
Active
Westminster
Active
Wandsworth
Lambeth
CSPAN
ProActive
Islington
PoLicy,
iNvestmeNt
LocaL
iNteLLigeNce
iNvestmeNt, advice,
PLaNNiNg, Programmes
rePreseNtatioN,
LocaL iNteLLigeNce
activities that meet
Needs, iNvestmeNt
Needs

7. The partnership vision
Partners collaborating
effectively to increase
participation and the
quality and sustainability
of sport and physical
activity in central London
We
collaborate
We
inspire
We make a
positive
difference
We act
with integrity
Our collective values

8. Lasting results
• Sustainable sport and physical activity opportunities
• Improved educational attainment, training and employment
• Social cohesion and stronger communities
• Improved health and wellbeing
• Reduced obesity and inactivity-related health conditions
Increased participation
Effective collaboration
through Community Sport & Physical Activity Networks
• Higher levels and better use of investment
• Co-ordinated planning and implementation
• Stronger clubs and other community providers
• Improved flow of useful information across central London partners
• Better understanding and evidence of customer and community needs
Improved quality of experience

9. What we do
All of PRO-ACTIVE Central London’s work is guided by ten strategic objectives
Partnership objectives Partnership results
Support national governing
bodies of sport to increase
participation and establish
progression routes
Additional £200,000 into local
boxing
More young people enjoying sport
in education and moving into
community-based activities
Over 200 different Sportivate
projects
Low participation groups doing
more sport and physical activity
Annual 5K fun walk/jog/run
for public sector staff
Through investment, develop the
current and future workforce –
both paid and unpaid.
196 new coaches trained, 299
enhanced coaching
qualifications in 2012/13
Widen access to, and increase
the use of, existing facilities
Gathered details on all places
and spaces to play sport locally
Partnership objectives Partnership results
Build the capacity of local clubs
and providers through targeted
investment
www.legacymakers.org.uk
Resources, information and
mentoring for clubs
Effective communications lead to
a consistent and credible image
for the partnership
www.getactivelondon.com
12,000 + listings of local
activities
Attract growing levels of
investment in sport and
physical activity
Funding alerts and advice.
Secured £1,075,000 for
partners in 2012/13
The partnership evolves and is
strengthened by engaging
appropriate partners and quality
service providers
Connecting people. 100+
organisations involved in our
networks
Maintain and support strong
CSPANs across all 7 boroughs
Recommendations on strategy,
membership, structures and
operation

10. Benefits for partners
Partnership objectives Partnership results
Local authorities and CSPANS
(Community Sport & Physical Activity Networks)
• A collective voice
• Advice and support to deliver local priorities
• Sharing good practice
• National funding for local programmes
Schools, colleges and universities
• A chance to tap into community sport opportunities
• Opportunities for young people to participate, and become coaches or volunteers
• Sharing good practice
• National funding for local programmes
National governing bodies of sport
• Information about local priorities, opportunities and contacts
• Support with local implementation of national plans
• Networking opportunities
Clubs and voluntary groups
• A collective voice for the needs of clubs
• Sharing good practice
• A range of support, advice, funding information and training to help develop quality and
• sustain success
Sport and leisure facilities • Information about funding and partnership opportunities, and help in accessing them
NHS and local authority public health
programmes
• A communication network for physical activity leads
• Information about opportunities for physical activity and sport that can contribute to health
• and wellbeing

11. Hosted by:
Part of the National County Sports Partnership Network
www.pro-activecentrallondon.org