Essex Activity Awards 2026

HolidayActivities.com is a digital platform that helps local authorities, schools and activity providers manage the government-funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. It enables eligible families to access vouchers, find local holiday activities and book sessions, while providing streamlined reporting and programme management for councils and partners.

Everyone Active is part of Sport & Leisure Management Ltd, and they are the longest established leisure contractor in the UK, having been founded in 1987. They are named Everyone Active for a reason: having made it their mission to encourage everyone they come into contact with to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, either in one of their centres or via online training, five times per week.

Founded in 1982, Matchroom Sport has transformed into a global leader in sports entertainment, covering 10 sports and producing over 2,500 hours of original programming annually. Committed to excellence and innovation, they aim to enhance viewer experiences and expand their global reach while maintaining high standards in event production.

The London Gateway Freeport Community Investment Fund provides grants to support projects that benefit communities within the London Gateway Freeport area. The fund backs initiatives that help young people, improve education and employment opportunities, protect local wildlife and the environment, strengthen community connections, and create safer, more resilient neighbourhoods.

Spotlight Sound is an Essex-based audio visual specialist providing technical event production, AV installations, and sound and lighting solutions for businesses, venues and events nationwide. They support clients from design and consultancy through to installation, event delivery and ongoing maintenance, ensuring high-quality, reliable experiences.

CLEAR – Centre for Lived Experience & Applied Research – is an independent charity committed to ensuring your story shapes change. We listen to people and communities, using what we hear alongside research and engagement to provide insight, amplify voices and help shape better services and support. We also provide free, impartial information and guidance to help people find the support they need.

Colchester Rugby Club is a community focused sports club dedicated to developing rugby talent and promoting the sport's values. Offering teams for all ages and skill levels, they compete passionately, fostering teamwork, discipline, and camaraderie while engaging with the local Colchester community.

Provide Community is an employee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC) that delivers a wide range of health, social care, wellbeing and digital services across the UK. Its mission is to transform lives through high-quality care, education and innovative technology, working with the NHS, local authorities and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

London Stansted Airport is London’s third-busiest airport, serving over 29 million passengers annually and acting as a major base for low-cost airlines. MAG (Manchester Airports Group) owns and operates Stansted, Manchester and East Midlands airports, handling over 65 million passengers annually and contributing more than £11 billion to the UK economy.

Double Yolk is a people and organisational development consultancy that helps businesses strengthen workplace relationships, leadership and team performance through coaching, facilitation and culture change programmes. They work in partnership with organisations to create healthier, more connected workplaces that drive sustainable improvement and impact.