Active Cornwall

Our vision is for a Cornwall where inequalities are no longer a barrier to an active life.

We champion the benefits of incorporating movement and physical activity into everyday life, focusing on those facing the most significant inequalities. Sharing our unique insights, knowledge and resources, we work collaboratively with others to influence policy and help integrate activity into education, healthcare and community life.

We are one of 43 independent Active Partnerships in England, collaborating with national partners and 'Uniting the Movement' for Sport England in Cornwall, tackling inactivity and reducing inequalities.

In partnership with the NHS, Cornwall Council and local delivery partners, we strategically commission and build quality-assured capacity for wellbeing and physical activity for those who need it most. By engaging with communities, we tackle barriers that prevent people from leading active healthy lives, targeting specific groups in priority places to drive positive change at scale.

Research shows that physical activity plays a crucial role in preventing illness and managing long term health conditions, and being active can reduce the risk of major illnesses and early death by 30%. However, 49% of children in Cornwall do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, especially those from less affluent families or with special educational needs and disabilities. Our ageing and minority populations are increasing, and economic disparities are growing, leading to more inequality and less activity.

With a focus on children, young people and older adults, we support those who need the most help to move more and live well for longer. Delivering national initiatives at a local level, we also deliver programmes where gaps in the market otherwise remain.

By Advocating for Change, Learning through Change, Being the Change and Building lasting Change, our work across these four strategic themes delivers impact through working together for movement, learning through working locally, being a strong, trusted organisation and tackling long term inequalities. Our underpinning beliefs are trust, equity, compassion, innovation and curiosity.