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How can you increase physical activity?

The Movement Fund supports projects that get people active, which often means removing barriers for people so they can take part in physical activity. There are three ways that your project can approach this:

1. Get inactive people to start being active

'Inactive' people are those doing fewer than 30 minutes of activity each week.

You'll be in our highest priority for getting funding if your project is for this group of people.

Show us when you apply:

  • that people are inactive today
  • how they'll start being active as part of your project

2. Keep people active

Activity levels change across people's lives as they experience different personal, social and environmental challenges. We aim to support projects that enable people to remain active through these key moments.

Show us when you apply: 

  • your understanding of the factors impacting activity
  • how you’ll support people to continue to be active 

3. Get active people to do more

People who do at least 30 minutes of activity each week are considered 'fairly active'. We can support projects that encourage people to regularly achieve at least 150 minutes a week. 

Show us when you apply: 

  • your understanding of existing activity levels
  • how your project will help them become more active

Need some assistance?

If you've any questions about funding or your application, you can contact our funding helpline.

We can support you with information about eligibility, the types of support we provide, who we support, other options available to you and any additional needs you might have.

By phone 

For funding enquiries, call 0345 8508 508, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. 

By email

[email protected]

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