What do Active Essex do?

Active Essex is the Sport and Physical Activity Partnership for Greater Essex and are a publicly funded organisation. Our aim is to make sport and physical activity accessible to all residents, by working with local partners to create opportunities and ensure Greater Essex residents develop positive attitudes to health and wellbeing.

What is an Active Partnership?

Active Essex is one of 43 Active Partnerships in England who work collaboratively with local partners to ensure the power of sport and physical activity can transform lives. They do this by understanding the needs of local communities, brokering partnerships and relationships, support the development of inclusive workforce and share learning of what works locally.

Where are Active Essex based?

Active Essex have an office based at County Hall, Chelmsford but have a team that work across the whole of Greater Essex.

How can I find ways to get active?

You can take a look at our Find Your Active page here, or find an activity near you via our Activity Finder here.

Will Active Essex help promote my activities for free?

Yes, we can help promote new and exciting physical activity and sport opportunities for Greater Essex residents and you can submit up-to-date information and flyers via our noticeboard here, or upload your activity to the Essex Activity Finder here.

How do I go about working with Active Essex?

We have individuals who work in specific areas of Essex, who will be able to help you build relationships, set up locally or inform you of funding opportunities in your area. Please fill out the online contact form here and someone will be in touch.

I know what activity I'd like to do, how can I find out what is available in my local area?

We have individuals who work in specific areas of Essex, who will be able to help you find out what’s going on locally. Please fill out the online contact form here and someone will be in touch. Alternatively, visit our Essex Activity Finder, to see what opportunities are available locally to you.

How can I contact Active Essex?

For general enquiries, please use our online contact form here. Or for more specific enquiries, please visit our team page here to find the right person and their contact details.

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Activity Finder

Discover what physical activity and sport opportunities are available near you.

Find Your Active here